arl5370
XS400 Member
Hi all,
In the course of investigating a kick-starter issue on my 79 XS400F, I took the clutch cover off and noticed something that seemed odd to me.
Only the first two (outermost) friction plates appear to move when the pressure plate lifts as I pull the clutch in. Should they all be separating visibly?
I'd hope to upload a video but had to make do with the attached pic.
I soaked the friction plates in oil overnight and re-installed as they've been in the engine for years untouched. Same result.
There are some grooves evident in the basket but they don't seem too bad. I know that's subjective but would like to confirm whether what I am seeing is abnormal before I think about filing anything. I have added a photo where you can see the extent of the grooving on the driven face of the clutch basket fingers.
I fitted a new, correct part number clutch cable and adjusted both the screw down the bottom and also at the perch.
Thanks,
Adrian
In the course of investigating a kick-starter issue on my 79 XS400F, I took the clutch cover off and noticed something that seemed odd to me.
Only the first two (outermost) friction plates appear to move when the pressure plate lifts as I pull the clutch in. Should they all be separating visibly?
I'd hope to upload a video but had to make do with the attached pic.
I soaked the friction plates in oil overnight and re-installed as they've been in the engine for years untouched. Same result.
There are some grooves evident in the basket but they don't seem too bad. I know that's subjective but would like to confirm whether what I am seeing is abnormal before I think about filing anything. I have added a photo where you can see the extent of the grooving on the driven face of the clutch basket fingers.
I fitted a new, correct part number clutch cable and adjusted both the screw down the bottom and also at the perch.
Thanks,
Adrian
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