Replacing Clutch

[hunter 1500]

I have 62 k on the bike and now I need to replace the clutch again. I got Skydoc's clutch kit before and it has worked well. Where can I find this to replace it.

[M61A1MECH]

Try this link, http://www.venturerider.org/forum/photopost/showproduct.php?product=62&title=second-gen-heavy-duty-clutch-spring-26amp-3b-full-disc-upgrade-kit&cat=17

 

He is on the Vendor Member section of the classified forum.

[Flyinfool]

You wore out 2 clutches in 62K miles? Something is not right.

[hunter 1500]

You wore out 2 clutches in 62K miles? Something is not right.

 

I tow a trailer quite a lot and I ride hard. It is starting to slip when I really get on to it.

[hunter 1500]

Are there adjustments to the clutch to stop the slipping without replacing it?

[slowrollwv]

There is no adjustments on the clutch as I know of. It is a hydraulic clutch. Have you thought about a Barnet clutch replacement?

[M61A1MECH]

Another obvious question is; What oil are you using?

On my 98 Tour Classic, I had problems with clutch slippage when I used Yamalube oil, I switched to Honda oil and slipping went a way until the friction plates needed changing.

[hunter 1500]

I'm using Shell Rotella T6. I used it my Suzuki Intruder 1500 for 60 k and never replaced the clutch once. I didn't pull a trailer then though.

[bongobobny]

Flying Fool, for some odd reason the clutches in the 2nd generation don't seem to hold up as well as the first generation clutch did, and towing a lot or as in my case converting to a trike seems to kill them faster.

 

Have you tried the PCW heavy duty clutch spring or stacking two clutch springs yet?? Earl, Skydoc_17 sells the PCW springs. I do agree with the Barnett setup as a better fix albeit more expensive! Also, did you replace the half area clutch disc with the optional Yamaha heavy duty full-size disc the last time??

[RedRider]

Go with the Barnett spring set up. The problem is the spring, not the actual clutch plates/steels.

 

I was going through clutches every 30k miles or so until I put in the Barnett. Using the heavy duty springs, I have about 60k without any slippage. 156k miles on it now.

 

RR

[hunter 1500]

Flying Fool, for some odd reason the clutches in the 2nd generation don't seem to hold up as well as the first generation clutch did, and towing a lot or as in my case converting to a trike seems to kill them faster.

 

Have you tried the PCW heavy duty clutch spring or stacking two clutch springs yet?? Earl, Skydoc_17 sells the PCW springs. I do agree with the Barnett setup as a better fix albeit more expensive! Also, did you replace the half area clutch disc with the optional Yamaha heavy duty full-size disc the last time??

 

I went with whatever came in Skydoc's kit. It only slips in the 3rd and 4th gear if I really getting on to it.