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burnchassis · 03-23-2009, 09:39 PM

Today I installed another new clutch,and NEW SPRINGS this time!
I updated the HOW-TO in my sig...so if your in the market for a clutch...check it out.
Turns out the new clutch I installed was ok,but the Stock springs I re-used were toast....Tighten them springs down good,and it will grab sooner,and not slip as soon.
CS

womper · 03-23-2009, 10:43 PM

how many miles did you have on the clutch??
i just got my clutch checked out at the shop and they said it was fine..
(35,000km on it)

burnchassis · 03-23-2009, 11:14 PM

I replaced the clutch at 18,300 miles,but I didnt change the springs.
I felt slipping,so I thought the clutch was bad again,but it was just the springs.
I replaced the clutch tonight with a OEM Suzuki clutch and Barnett springs.
CS

womper · 03-23-2009, 11:18 PM

ahh... hmm... maybe next year i'll change the clutch and springs...
to a better clutch and better springs...
don't know if i'm mechanically inclined to do it myself though...

burnchassis · 03-24-2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

ahh... hmm... maybe next year i'll change the clutch and springs...
to a better clutch and better springs...
don't know if i'm mechanically inclined to do it myself though...

Changing the clutch is so easy,it can be done in 15-20 minutes.
I HIGHLY recommend you do it yourself!
The dealer cost is insane for the work it involves.
CS

RED-M · 03-24-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnchassis

Changing the clutch is so easy,it can be done in 15-20 minutes.
I HIGHLY recommend you do it yourself!
The dealer cost is insane for the work it involves.
CS

Not ready to change mine yet, but your info is excellent and when the time comes i will be referring back to it to change it myself... Thanks.

womper · 03-24-2009, 11:44 AM

sounds like a plan...
i'll prolly screw it up somehow when i'll do it next year... it's just something i always do

burnchassis · 03-24-2009, 11:52 AM

Message me when you do it ,and I'll give you my cell phone # you can call me with any questions.

CS

geeker · 03-24-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnchassis

Changing the clutch is so easy,it can be done in 15-20 minutes.
I HIGHLY recommend you do it yourself!
The dealer cost is insane for the work it involves.
CS

how many clicks on your M that you changed your clutch?

thanks
/ar

burnchassis · 03-24-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

how many clicks on your M that you changed your clutch?

thanks
/ar

If by "clicks" you mean miles? 18,300...if not ,what are clicks?
CS

geeker · 03-24-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnchassis

If by "clicks" you mean miles? 18,300...if not ,what are clicks?
CS

yes (old terminology)
clicks = kms/miles | amount of clicks on the OD

and thanks!

womper · 03-24-2009, 12:08 PM

burn... i'm too pigheaded to ask for help...

i read the instructions... they seem very clear.. it's the little things that i screw up... like "make sure you line up the bolts in order because of different sizes"
i screw things like that up

patience is a vitrue that i'm slowly understanding

burnchassis · 03-24-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

burn... i'm too pigheaded to ask for help...

i read the instructions... they seem very clear.. it's the little things that i screw up... like "make sure you line up the bolts in order because of different sizes"
i screw things like that up

patience is a vitrue that i'm slowly understanding

Well do it like this then.....up under the bike towards the back,and bottom behind the pipes,and behind that other cover there is 1 tough bolt to get out.Its 8mm about 1/8 turn at a time with a wrench, 8mm speed wrench would be ideal,take that 1 loose 1st ,but leave it in the case...don't take them completely out.You can then remove the case with every bolt in its proper location.
After you drain your oil put the bike bike on the side stand..the more lean you can get on your m the easier it will be to hold the bolts in the case.
If you are careful you can save the case gasket too(I have reused mine 2x)..if not order 1 of those too.
1.Steel plates are $12 each x 6 Steel plates do not go bad unless you have overheated your clutch and warped them.
2.clutch plates are $12 each x 7
3.Springs are $4 each x 4
4.Case gasket $11
Shop cost almost another $300.00 for labor.
CS

womper · 03-24-2009, 12:38 PM

cool...

now if only i could get my bike out of storage dammit! (i have no patience)

on another note... got my national cycle hardbags in the mail today, along with a battery tender junior and a new rain jacket (tour master elite series II)

so when i get my bike bike, i need to put on the horn, the led battery gague, the hardbags, the gator footrests and clean it really well

GeorgiaRoller · 03-24-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

now if only i could get my bike out of storage dammit! (i have no patience)

It's almost freakin' April. I would have killed somebody by now if my bike was still in storage. You gots TONS of patience, just the wrong postal code.

womper · 03-24-2009, 01:25 PM

it takes them about a week to get it out of storage and prep it...
problem is... temp right now is hovering at around 32F...
dammit.

geeker · 03-24-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

it takes them about a week to get it out of storage and prep it...
problem is... temp right now is hovering at around 32F...
dammit.

come on already, show me you have true canadian blood!
... get your long johns out and get the bike out!!
I've had my bike out since the first melt... as long as the
roads are dry I've ridden... Friday will be a scorcher 13 C (55.4 F)

womper · 03-24-2009, 01:56 PM

i would have ridden already... and longjohns? man... i haven't worn those since i was 6

i've ridden in -4c (two hours from home). legs numb... check... arms numb... check ... lost feeling in both hands... check... snot running freely.. check...

was a great ride... just had to keep my eyes peeled for the ice patches...

i think next year i'll park it in my dad's huge shed... that way i can work on it over the winter and have access to it when i want

geeker · 03-24-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

i would have ridden already... and longjohns? man... i haven't worn those since i was 6

what do long johns have to do with age womper?
my dad is 80 and still wears them and I'm 44 and on
cold days still scrounge to find a pair. :p

If you live in cold canadian winters, almost every household has a pair. :p

you have just been going on (belly aching) about getting your bike out,
I sympathize that you've ridden in -4C
-- doesn't mean you have to stop...

Danthedawgfan · 03-24-2009, 03:07 PM

Geeker don't mind him, he just enjoys "belly aching" to try and draw some sympathy. Oh well to bad he's dealing with a bunch of gruff hardcore bikers.

03-23-2009, 09:39 PM	#1221 (permalink)
burnchassis U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,custom pipes wrapped,DE-paired,side plate LED METZ 200 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,218	Today I installed another new clutch,and NEW SPRINGS this time! I updated the HOW-TO in my sig...so if your in the market for a clutch...check it out. Turns out the new clutch I installed was ok,but the Stock springs I re-used were toast....Tighten them springs down good,and it will grab sooner,and not slip as soon. CS __________________ Rippin twisties! BIG GRIND! M50 Wheelie Grinding pegs Final drive repair HOW-TO Final drive+shaft rebuild HOW-TO Getting to the front u-joint HOW-TO Remove your drive ,and CHECK IT! HOW-TO Lumpectomy HOW TO Clutch adjust HOW TO Clutch install HOW TO Metzeler 200 tire mount/ install HOW TO Lower your front end FREE! HOW TO Lower your rear end! HOW TO Still looking for the new throttle on/off switch. QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

03-23-2009, 11:14 PM	#1223 (permalink)
burnchassis U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,custom pipes wrapped,DE-paired,side plate LED METZ 200 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,218	I replaced the clutch at 18,300 miles,but I didnt change the springs. I felt slipping,so I thought the clutch was bad again,but it was just the springs. I replaced the clutch tonight with a OEM Suzuki clutch and Barnett springs. CS __________________ Rippin twisties! BIG GRIND! M50 Wheelie Grinding pegs Final drive repair HOW-TO Final drive+shaft rebuild HOW-TO Getting to the front u-joint HOW-TO Remove your drive ,and CHECK IT! HOW-TO Lumpectomy HOW TO Clutch adjust HOW TO Clutch install HOW TO Metzeler 200 tire mount/ install HOW TO Lower your front end FREE! HOW TO Lower your rear end! HOW TO Still looking for the new throttle on/off switch. QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

03-24-2009, 11:52 AM	#1228 (permalink)
burnchassis U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 2005 M50 PCIII K&N Thunder intake kit,custom pipes wrapped,DE-paired,side plate LED METZ 200 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 1,218	Message me when you do it ,and I'll give you my cell phone # you can call me with any questions. CS __________________ Rippin twisties! BIG GRIND! M50 Wheelie Grinding pegs Final drive repair HOW-TO Final drive+shaft rebuild HOW-TO Getting to the front u-joint HOW-TO Remove your drive ,and CHECK IT! HOW-TO Lumpectomy HOW TO Clutch adjust HOW TO Clutch install HOW TO Metzeler 200 tire mount/ install HOW TO Lower your front end FREE! HOW TO Lower your rear end! HOW TO Still looking for the new throttle on/off switch. QUIET PIPES RISK LIVES!

03-24-2009, 03:07 PM	#1240 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Want's A New Title Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: 05 Mean Streak, 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 4,524	Geeker don't mind him, he just enjoys "belly aching" to try and draw some sympathy. Oh well to bad he's dealing with a bunch of gruff hardcore bikers. __________________ Mean Streak: Vance&Hines Big Shots, Mustang Vintage Sport Seat, Kuryakan Iso Grips, Iso Pegs, Custom World Highway Pegs, Cobra Mini Sissy Bar. M50: Vance&Hines Cruzers, Debadged, Delumped (Seat)

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