YL82
Perpetual Restorationist
I plan to replace my friction plates per my Service Manual. All of my friction plates are <3.1 mm as measured at 3 different locations per plate with a digital caliper.
I have yet to check my steel clutch plates on a surface plate with a feeler gauge. I've seen suggestions (retired gentleman) not to run out to replace clutch plates since they don't wear much. If they're not warped, I'll just reuse them.
I have 7 friction plates and 6 clutch plates.
My inclination is to go with OEM friction plates (if I can find them online). My local Yamaha Shop says they are on BO and that it will be September before they have stock.
Looking @ MikesXS offerings, they have 3 choices, their $12 Kevlar made in Japan, $11 "High Performance" and $8 plates.
Any strong feelings either pro or con on these 3 choices?
Friction Plate & Clutch Plate Installation: On page 79 of Clymer (12) it states "Note that the friction plates are alternated with metal clutch plates but that the friction plates are not identical. There are 4 fiber-backed plates and 2 aluminum-backed plates. Two fiber-backed plates are installed first, followed by the 2 aluminum-backed plates". I'm confused about these statements.
Here is another Thread I came across discussing the fiber and aluminum backed plates on earlier models:
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8840
I've looked each of my 7 friction plates over and they appear to be identical. Comments?
I have yet to check my steel clutch plates on a surface plate with a feeler gauge. I've seen suggestions (retired gentleman) not to run out to replace clutch plates since they don't wear much. If they're not warped, I'll just reuse them.
I have 7 friction plates and 6 clutch plates.
My inclination is to go with OEM friction plates (if I can find them online). My local Yamaha Shop says they are on BO and that it will be September before they have stock.
Looking @ MikesXS offerings, they have 3 choices, their $12 Kevlar made in Japan, $11 "High Performance" and $8 plates.
Any strong feelings either pro or con on these 3 choices?
Friction Plate & Clutch Plate Installation: On page 79 of Clymer (12) it states "Note that the friction plates are alternated with metal clutch plates but that the friction plates are not identical. There are 4 fiber-backed plates and 2 aluminum-backed plates. Two fiber-backed plates are installed first, followed by the 2 aluminum-backed plates". I'm confused about these statements.
Here is another Thread I came across discussing the fiber and aluminum backed plates on earlier models:
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8840
I've looked each of my 7 friction plates over and they appear to be identical. Comments?
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