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Offline wildnphx

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Clutch replacement
« on: October 31, 2012, 10:43:10 AM »
How difficult of a job is this and how much $$ would it cost in parts?  I think mine is starting to slip at about 6k to 7k rpms :(
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2012, 12:15:42 PM »
I think bigboomer had a job on his clutch that he performed himself. Try to contact him. I'm sure you could find him more easily in the UK forum, though, since there are less members. Good luck.

EDIT: his profile name is boomer.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 01:42:59 PM »
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2012, 02:00:36 PM »
Quote from: wildnphx on October 31, 2012, 10:43:10 AM
How difficult of a job is this and how much $$ would it cost in parts?  I think mine is starting to slip at about 6k to 7k rpms :(


Wow..........imagine that.  :stirpot:
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2012, 02:16:59 PM »
With great power comes great responsibility.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2012, 02:21:44 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 02:00:36 PM

Wow..........imagine that.  :stirpot:

Oh, I get it now....
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2012, 03:14:14 PM »
From what I gather it is about $150 in parts (springs and friction plates) and a very easy job to do... 
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2012, 03:20:44 PM »
Quote from: wildnphx on October 31, 2012, 03:14:14 PM
From what I gather it is about $150 in parts (springs and friction plates) and a very easy job to do...


And a good 6 pack of beer!  :thumbs:
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2012, 03:24:04 PM »
That price is not so bad. I did read somewhere that they are pretty easy to do.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2012, 03:28:49 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 03:20:44 PM

And a good 6 pack of beer!  :thumbs:

Yeah not much of a drinker or a smoker...  Prefer to spend my money on gas so I can ride more  ;)  but each to their own...  We have a few Harley/Cruiser groups that seems to be all they do is ride from bar to bar, not my idea of fun.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2012, 03:33:31 PM »
Quote from: jamiemac on October 31, 2012, 03:24:04 PM
That price is not so bad. I did read somewhere that they are pretty easy to do.

That's the same impression I and getting on the degree of difficulty...  The dealer gets $150 labor for the job so it can't be more then a hour or two at tops and half of that time is removing the plastics etc...

I have the service manual along with the internet :) and most importantly Phil's video's so I shouldn't have any problems...  I think I will tackle this job myself.  I will let you know how it goes.... 
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2012, 05:33:09 PM »
Quote from: wildnphx on October 31, 2012, 03:33:31 PM
That's the same impression I and getting on the degree of difficulty...  The dealer gets $150 labor for the job so it can't be more then a hour or two at tops and half of that time is removing the plastics etc...

I have the service manual along with the internet :) and most importantly Phil's video's so I shouldn't have any problems...  I think I will tackle this job myself.  I will let you know how it goes....
Cool. I'll be putting a clutch in mine eventually too. I figure, I'll be in My 80s by then though.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2012, 01:14:54 PM »
Love the Internet!!  So best price I found was mrcycles.com - Total for 6 new springs, 8 new friction plates and gasket was $150.44.  I called my local dealer and they matched the price so I saved $44 off retail prices, 23% savings :)  not to bad for a few mins of searching.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2012, 01:26:08 PM »
Excellent!  It would be nice if you can document the procedure as well, if you time.
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2012, 01:34:30 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on November 01, 2012, 01:26:08 PM
Excellent!  It would be nice if you can document the procedure as well, if you time.


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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2012, 01:41:57 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on November 01, 2012, 01:26:08 PM
Excellent!  It would be nice if you can document the procedure as well, if you time.

I suppose I could setup the Gopro but only if Pokey promises not to criticize every step....   j/k  hahaha     My only problem with video is it will get real boring cause I don't talk to much while working especially to a camera  ???
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2012, 04:03:17 AM »
Simple photos would suffice.  No need to make a production out of it.  Also, any issues you run into etc.....
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2012, 11:01:36 AM »
Quote from: wildnphx on November 02, 2012, 01:41:57 AM
I suppose I could setup the Gopro but only if Pokey promises not to criticize every step....   j/k  hahaha     My only problem with video is it will get real boring cause I don't talk to much while working especially to a camera  ???


I am not like that trust me, think you have the wrong impression.  ;)
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2012, 01:12:26 PM »
I got a call today from Chris Jones. He had to retune my bike on the dyno because Dynojet wiped the tuning map he had done from the PCIIIusb. It was returned because the '08 unit wouldn't work with the Hub and boost controller. Dynojet corrected the unit. They probably flashed some missing programming. Chris said he set the 1st stage boost at 8 lbs. and 2nd stage at 12 lbs. making 247 hp. He's not happy with the streetability at higher hp. He had installed heavier clutch springs and said he now has removed them and installed '12 ZX14R springs. They are probably the ones he took out of Rickey Gadson's new bike, when they were replaced with a super racing clutch set from Brock. Later, amigo. Lew
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Re: Clutch replacement
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2012, 01:56:06 PM »
I haven't done the C14 but have done a couple of other bikes.  Usually it's a piece of cake.  You didn't mention buying a new gasket.  That will be required unless they use an o-ring.  The last bike I did, removing the stuck on gasket was the hardest part of the job.  Why do you need to buy new springs?  Unless it was really, really overheated the old ones should be fine.

I watched a race mechanic replace the clutch on a superbike at Road America.  5 minutes.  Of course he had everything right there and nothing was stuck together. 

Finally, soak the clutch friction plates in oil over night before installing them.
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