XL600V PD06 Clutch: where?

[Warthog]

I'm starting to feel paranoid.

I had just sourced a second hand front disc to replace the warped on on the bike, when I found that a 130/80 that fits any other PD06 won't fit mine..., and now, having just taken the bike out of the garage for the first time since parking it up after getting it back here from the UK, I find that the clutch is on the way out.

Have I pissed off the gods? What's next?!

Anyway, so now I want to know if anyone knows of a cheap supplier of decent clutch kits for a PD06. I'm guessing Wemoto. Any others?

Secondly, to anyone who has replaced their clutch themselves can you give me a break down of what I need to buy to do the job in one afternoon?

It looks like I have to remove the rear down pipe to take the clutch cover off.

Do I need to order anything other than the clutch plates.

My list so far based on a cursory look before riding out:

• Set of friction plates
• Gasket for the clutch cover
• Exhaust gasket for the rear down pipe.

Anything else? Does the front downpipe need to come off, etc?

Basically, I don't want the bike to be off the road any longer than I need to replace the clutch....

[StumpyFingers]

Are you absolutely certain the clutch is on its way out?
It could be the wrong type of engine oil causing the clutch to slip.
If you are going to replace the clutch then get new springs as well, once the clutch is accessible, you may as well replace the lot.

[Nessmuk]

I'm with Stumpy, the clutch might not be knackered. I thought my Serow clutch was on the way out once but it turned out to be the cable. Only became obvious when I disconnected both ends to check it.

[YEN_POWELL]

If you do have to go in you need a new clutch centre nut.

[Warthog]

Are you absolutely certain the clutch is on its way out?
It could be the wrong type of engine oil causing the clutch to slip.
If you are going to replace the clutch then get new springs as well, once the clutch is accessible, you may as well replace the lot.

Yes, I would replace the lot. I especially don't want to take it all apart and find there is one more part that I need. My Ural is off the road and stuff takes at least a week to get here, hence my one-day turn around.

As for the oil, I did change the oil before putting it in storage, but it was Castrol 10/40 semi-synth' bike oil, so it should be wet-clutch compatible.

If you do have to go in you need a new clutch centre nut.

All the times I've changed clutches, once in, you only need to under the 6 spring retaining nuts to access the friction and separator plates. I think the clutch centre nut is only removed if you want to remove the clutch basket....

Correct me if I'm wrong...

[YEN_POWELL]

Yes, I would replace the lot. I especially don't want to take it all apart and find there is one more part that I need. My Ural is off the road and stuff takes at least a week to get here, hence my one-day turn around.

As for the oil, I did change the oil before putting it in storage, but it was Castrol 10/40 semi-synth' bike oil, so it should be wet-clutch compatible.



All the times I've changed clutches, once in, you only need to under the 6 spring retaining nuts to access the friction and separator plates. I think the clutch centre nut is only removed if you want to remove the clutch basket....

Correct me if I'm wrong...

I believe you're right. The only thing ever wrong with my clutches is wear to the basket, the plates, springs and bearings are always like new and well within tolerance even after they've been round the clock. I have filed the notches out of the basket in the past on a few bikes, so had to remove it. I would like to replace my current basket but it's over 400 quid for a new one from Honda, so it's another file job.

[jarl]

I believe you're right. The only thing ever wrong with my clutches is wear to the basket, the plates, springs and bearings are always like new and well within tolerance even after they've been round the clock. I have filed the notches out of the basket in the past on a few bikes, so had to remove it. I would like to replace my current basket but it's over 400 quid for a new one from Honda, so it's another file job.

Relatively off topic, how does a clutch basket wear and how does filing fix it? (though 'fix' might be quite a strong word!)

[StumpyFingers]

Relatively off topic, how does a clutch basket wear and how does filing fix it? (though 'fix' might be quite a strong word!)

About half of the clutch plates have tongues, ( like big sprocket teeth)
These fit in the grooves of the basket.
As the clutch is engaged and disengaged they hammer the sides of the baskets grooves, over time this creates a lip that makes the clutch stick.
By filing off the burrs of these lips the clutch plates can separate easier.

[Warthog]

Can anyone suggest any clutch suppliers other than Wemoto?

[Cabby]

I got mine from David Silver...can't remember how much.....reasonable though methinks.