Clutch replacement

DanijelTodic

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Hey Guys!

Just a quick question regarding the clutch in the S10. Yamaha uses different friction plates in the beginning and end of the pack. The also have two big shims/washers and a wire holding it together at the beginning. Why is this?

The reason I am asking is because my clutch has been replaced recently with al the same plates. So same thickness and the 2 washers and wire have been removed. The clutch works perfectly and the bike is shifting better then ever. The mechanic told me that the clutch is stronger now and Yamaha does this to soften the engagement. What do you
 
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ballisticexchris

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Two thumbs up to your mechanic!! Simple modification to get a more positive engagement.
 

SmokinRZ

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What were the symptoms of your worn clutch? I have notchy downshifting but no slippage. I was Just wondering if notchy shifting was one of your symptoms.
 

SmokinRZ

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Cool, thanks. I am having to rev match to get smooth downshifts. Otherwise it’s notchy. Clutch engages at the end of the lever travel. Looks like I need to order a clutch kit.


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Sierra1

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. . . . The mechanic told me that the clutch is stronger now and Yamaha does this to soften the engagement. What do you
Under the topic of "good mechanic(s). . . .

I had what I thought was a slipping clutch in my FJ. Took the clutch out, and brought it to my mechanic. (who referred to himself as the Yoda off Yamaha) First thing he did was take this skinny little wire off of the clutch basket, and threw it in the trash. Yamaha puts that wire there to cause slippage when the clutch material wears to a certain point, so you have the clutch replaced. He said the rest of the clutch looked good, and sent me on my way. A good mechanic will know the ins & outs of these engines. The problem is knowing if they're actually a good mechanic, or just blowing smoke up your butt. Oh, and my "slipping clutch"? It wasn't. I had put a Vance & HInes exhaust on it with a re-jet, and at a certain rpm, 6,300, . . . . it was breaking the back tire loose. . . . even with my wife on the back. . . . at 60mph. I would love to know what HP it was putting out at that specific rpm.
 
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DanijelTodic

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Under the topic of "good mechanic(s). . . .

I had what I thought was a slipping clutch in my FJ. Took the clutch out, and brought it to my mechanic. (who referred to himself as the Yoda off Yamaha) First thing he did was take this skinny little wire off of the clutch basket, and threw it in the trash. Yamaha puts that wire there to cause slippage when the clutch material wears to a certain point, so you have the clutch replaced. He said the rest of the clutch looked good, and sent me on my way. A good mechanic will know the ins & outs of these engines. The problem is knowing if they're actually a good mechanic, or just blowing smoke up your butt. Oh, and my "slipping clutch"? It wasn't. I had put a Vance & HInes exhaust on it with a re-jet, and at a certain rpm, 6,300, . . . . it was breaking the back tire loose. . . . even with my wife on the back. . . . at 60mph. I would love to know what HP it putting out at that specific rpm.
Good to know the mechanic knows what he is doing. Even if he was Croatian and saved my holiday by helping me out and calling all over the place to find some plates. All the other shops told me they had to order it and that i should wait about 10 days untill they arrive.
 
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