captainmarko
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A few times recently, when in a higher gear (4-6) if I get hard on the throttle, I can feel the clutch slipping. Revs go up a bit, then it'll catch and it's back to normal.
I'm thinking of replacing it with a Rekluse clutch pack when I do the 48k service. Doesn't seem too crazy difficult. But I've got a couple questions.
1. Clutch is functioning normally 99% of the time. Think it'll be okay to wait for another 2k miles before replacing it? All my riding is an 18 mile round trip commute in Las Vegas. So...about 4-5 months if all I do is go to work. Perfect timing seasonally speaking.
2. Clutch basket is only supposed to be replaced if inspection reveals damage. Should I order a clutch basket just in case?
3. In some videos I see the gasket that comes with the Rekluse kit being used. In others a Permatex type tube of gasket material. Seems like the manufactured gasket would be simpler and less room for error. Any reason to not use the one that comes with the kit?
4. My lift has a Trackside front wheel chock to replace the subpar one that it came with. Most of the service videos I see, the bike is on a lift, on the center stand. Obviously, once it's in the chock, it's going to be difficult if not impossible (?) to get on the center stand. And it seems like the front wheel/fender should come off to get better access to the breastplate.
Soooooo....remove the Trackside chock, get the bike on the center stand on the lift, weight down the rear wheel, and strap the bike down?
Sorry if this seems like an idiot question, but I have been teaching myself how to work on the bike since I got it. With the help of Boxflyers videos, I've managed all of my valve checks, cam timing checks, made my own cam chain tensioner tool....everything involved in the big interval services. Really want to do this job, but don't want to screw anything up in the process.
All advice is appreciated!
I'm thinking of replacing it with a Rekluse clutch pack when I do the 48k service. Doesn't seem too crazy difficult. But I've got a couple questions.
1. Clutch is functioning normally 99% of the time. Think it'll be okay to wait for another 2k miles before replacing it? All my riding is an 18 mile round trip commute in Las Vegas. So...about 4-5 months if all I do is go to work. Perfect timing seasonally speaking.
2. Clutch basket is only supposed to be replaced if inspection reveals damage. Should I order a clutch basket just in case?
3. In some videos I see the gasket that comes with the Rekluse kit being used. In others a Permatex type tube of gasket material. Seems like the manufactured gasket would be simpler and less room for error. Any reason to not use the one that comes with the kit?
4. My lift has a Trackside front wheel chock to replace the subpar one that it came with. Most of the service videos I see, the bike is on a lift, on the center stand. Obviously, once it's in the chock, it's going to be difficult if not impossible (?) to get on the center stand. And it seems like the front wheel/fender should come off to get better access to the breastplate.
Soooooo....remove the Trackside chock, get the bike on the center stand on the lift, weight down the rear wheel, and strap the bike down?
Sorry if this seems like an idiot question, but I have been teaching myself how to work on the bike since I got it. With the help of Boxflyers videos, I've managed all of my valve checks, cam timing checks, made my own cam chain tensioner tool....everything involved in the big interval services. Really want to do this job, but don't want to screw anything up in the process.
All advice is appreciated!
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