Clutch Up Grade

[uechi kid]

I want to thank skydoc 17 for putting together a great up grade kit for the 2nd gen. I ordered my parts and received them in about three days (in spite of the bad weather back east). Thanks Earl.

The job was simple and only took about 3 hours thanks to Freebird's tech tips.

The new clutch feels real strong.

Note: you really need an inch pounds torque wrench to torque the clutch spring bolts evenly.

[DarrinGT]

I did the same thing with mine, Great upgrade! It was slipping a little bit when I bought the bike with 32K on it, Since then It now has 56K on it, no signs of slipping at all.

[uechi kid]

I first noticed it slipping around 38k. Then last spring we went to Sedona (towing a trailer) and It really started slipping on hills. I have 44k now. One the best, easiest and restively inexpensive things I'v done to this bike.

Thanks again to skydoc17 and freebird.

[uncledj]

I just ordered parts from Skydoc for the double spring and extra disc setup.

 

I haven't noticed mine slipping, but it doesn't feel like a very positive engagement.

I like to know that if I release the lever, it's gonna grab quick and solid.

Looking forward to having decent enough weather to pull the bike out of the shed and do a few upgrades.

Thanks Earl !!!

[djh3]

Uechi Kid: Which kit or what did you order? Have you got around to installing yet? I dont know if this is something I need to look into doing yet. 30K and no signs of it slipping yet.

[uechi kid]

  djh3 said:

Uechi Kid: Which kit or what did you order? Have you got around to installing yet? I dont know if this is something I need to look into doing yet. 30K and no signs of it slipping yet.

 

This is what I bought (see below). I'd say if you don't feel that there is anything wrong with your clutch, don't change it. If you'd like a clutch that engages sooner and has a more positive feel, it's probably worth the $160 and about three hours of your time.

 

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3763&title=second-genheavy-duty-clutch-spring-upgrade-kit-21&cat=22

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3854&title=first-and-second-gen7-new-genuine-yamaha-clutch-friction-discs-21&cat=22

[uncledj]

Just got my upgrade kit from Skydoc.

Talk about a quick turnaround !!!

Thanks, Earl.