Taking apart and cleaning dry clutch?

[cakeman]

I want to take apart and clean my clutch (not the basket). I am wondering if anyone can give me the benefits of cleaning, a quick how to clean and what to clean etc...

Im wondering is it as simple as taking the clutch pressure plate out, and sliding the clutch pack out? Does anything need to be unbolted etc after the pressure plate is off? I will obviously keep the clutch in order when i dissasemble, but with assembly, does the orientation (ie 12,3,6,9) make a difference when putting the clutch back in or is it as simple as just placing it back in order it was taken out?? Anythign (apart fromn the pressure plate) need to be lined up with anything?

Thanks in advance

[Howie]

I want to take apart and clean my clutch (not the basket). I am wondering if anyone can give me the benefits of cleaning, a quick how to clean and what to clean etc...

Im wondering is it as simple as taking the clutch pressure plate out, and sliding the clutch pack out? Does anything need to be unbolted etc after the pressure plate is off? I will obviously keep the clutch in order when i dissasemble, but with assembly, does the orientation (ie 12,3,6,9) make a difference when putting the clutch back in or is it as simple as just placing it back in order it was taken out?? Anythign (apart fromn the pressure plate) need to be lined up with anything?

Thanks in advance

Sounds like you got it.  Are you having a problem?

[cakeman]

No have not done it yet, just want to make sure i have it right before i do it.

So is the above correct? does it not matter on the orientation, just the order they were taken out? How about cleaning???

Cheers

A

[Howley]

I believe the order and orientation doesn't matter as long as they alternate, but I think there is two plain plates that have to go in first, then a friction plate, then a plain plate with a dot on it that has to go in the correct way (? someone will confirm and deny this).
Also you have to make sure the pressure plate goes on with the arrow on the plate lined up with the slot on the post.

[Howie]

The curved plate needs to go in the correct way.  Sometimes people shuffle the others hoping to solve grabbing and noises.  Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.  Lightly sand the friction plates and the steels.  If you are not having a problem, just take the cover off and blow it out with compressed air. 

Old adage:
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[Enzoman]

The curved plate needs to go in the correct way.  Sometimes people shuffle the others hoping to solve grabbing and noises.  Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.  Lightly sand the friction plates and the steels.  If you are not having a problem, just take the cover off and blow it out with compressed air. 

Old adage:
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Can you elaborate on the "grabbing and noises" issue. My clutch seems to be very grabby lately. As in when leaving from a stop I get alot of bucking and jerking. It didn't do this at first but it seems the more miles I get on it the worse it gets. Do you think dissasembling/cleaning and reassembling will help? Or am I doing something wrong?

[avidrider]

It might be some abnormal wear on the plates or damage to the basket. I would pull the cover off and at least inspect the basket.

[cakeman]

The curved plate needs to go in the correct way.  Sometimes people shuffle the others hoping to solve grabbing and noises.  Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.  Lightly sand the friction plates and the steels.  If you are not having a problem, just take the cover off and blow it out with compressed air. 

Old adage:
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

When you say the curved plates need to go in the right way, do you mean facing in or out or the orientation of the around 360 degrees?

Cheers

A

[herm]

Can you elaborate on the "grabbing and noises" issue. My clutch seems to be very grabby lately. As in when leaving from a stop I get alot of bucking and jerking. It didn't do this at first but it seems the more miles I get on it the worse it gets. Do you think dissasembling/cleaning and reassembling will help? Or am I doing something wrong?

mine does the same thing, and i have been told a couple different reasons
1) its dirty, and cleaning it did in fact help (this was around 6k)
2) its getting worn, so tighter, and might be time for a new set of plates and basket (haven't gone there yet) (close to 12k)

[scduc]

If you do decide to blow it out, please wear a mask. The dust is not good for you to breath.

[cakeman]

yeah, i realized that...... to late still stuck in my throat and eyes 

[Howie]

When you say the curved plates need to go in the right way, do you mean facing in or out or the orientation of the around 360 degrees?

Cheers

A

In or out, I don't remember which.

If you do decide to blow it out, please wear a mask. The dust is not good for you to breath.

Doh forgot to mention that, sorry.

[ducpainter]

The curved plate needs to go in the correct way.  <snip>

Vet says it doesn't really matter.

[Howie]

Vet says it doesn't really matter.

Then I think one can assume it doesn't matter. 

[cakeman]

Who is vet? I gave them a quick sand and clean. I have not changed clutch plates before but there is about 1/2mm left on the clutch plate. Is it time for a new set?