j343my
XS650 Enthusiast
My clutch wasn't disengaging properly so I decided to get in there and see if I could spot the issue. There was evidence the clutch had been rubbing on the inside of the engine cover at some point, but It definitely wasn't since I have owned the bike. When I took everything apart I realized the inner-most thrust washer was missing. There was also some evidence the driven gear was rubbing on the case.
I tracked down a thrust washer and reinstalled everything properly. The clutch discs looked basically brand new.
When I buttoned everything back up, the clutch was rubbing on the inside of the engine cover.
Here is a photo of the clutch assembly:
I took everything apart again and measured the discs and they are 3.3mm thick. Am I correct that they are supposed to be 3mm thick? I'm confident that everything is installed correctly so I'm pretty sure the PO installed discs that are too thick and took out the thrust washer to stop it rubbing.
But I wanted to consult with the experts first before I order new clutch discs.
Bonus pic of the bike as it is currently:
I tracked down a thrust washer and reinstalled everything properly. The clutch discs looked basically brand new.
When I buttoned everything back up, the clutch was rubbing on the inside of the engine cover.
Here is a photo of the clutch assembly:
I took everything apart again and measured the discs and they are 3.3mm thick. Am I correct that they are supposed to be 3mm thick? I'm confident that everything is installed correctly so I'm pretty sure the PO installed discs that are too thick and took out the thrust washer to stop it rubbing.
But I wanted to consult with the experts first before I order new clutch discs.
Bonus pic of the bike as it is currently: