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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Spuddy on August 30, 2020, 02:21:23 PM
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The clutch on my '00 Quota (32,000 miles) began to slip under load. After adjusting and re-adjusting the cable and rod at the transmission, I've concluded the friction disk is more likely polluted with oil rather than worn. But who knows, until one get's in there. In any event, replacement parts and seals are in order.
I think I heard the clutch on 1100's have been upgraded. Is that so? Regardless, is there any reason to purchase aftermarket clutch parts rather than stock?
As an aside, my bike is tugging a Ural sidecar, but I've installed an 8/33 rear gearset. The hack is "relatively" light and the changed gearing has reduced the need to feather the clutch from a stand still. And "Guido" still get's a move on with a prototype Price Sloan header.
Spud
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Probably gear lube from the tranny on the friction plates then. You could fix the seals on the pushrod and then just try the flush method to clean off the clutch plates.. plug the weep hole and pour in a bunch of mineral spirits thru the timing inspection hole then run it pulling clutch in and out.. That what I've heard at least, might want to try that before changing out the whole clutch? There is an o ring fix for the clutch pushrod seals.
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As mentioned, likely gear lube from the transmission. Maybe pushrod seals, or even transmission input bearing or seal.
The factory plates could fracture and do odd things like that too.
MG Cycle sells a clutch plate that is riveted and glued. I have had good luck with those.