sadicarnot Posted July 17, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2010 So I have purchased the clutch upgrade from Earl and plan on doing it in the next week or so. I have reviewed all of the posts that I could find and think I have a good feel on how to do it, but I have a few questions to make sure I understand. I have posted the clutch drawing from the parts fiche. So I understand that the part labeled 4 is the wire, this is discarded. The posts on the site say to 'break' the wire. What is it attached to exactly and do you break it or can you just reach in and cut it with a pair of dykes? Is it just lockwire or is it a cable of some sort? It is called a Ring, Clutch Boss. Part number 5,6,7, and 8 are unique in that they are all the only one of their type. Which one is the 1/2 plate and besides 4 which other parts are discarded (besides 12 I know that is the spring) I am thinking 7 is the half and is replaced. Anyway if someone has done this mod recently I would much appreciate the input. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsigwing Posted July 17, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2010 check out this thread from when I did mine. There is a picture of what will be left. It really is quite simple once you get in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadicarnot Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted July 17, 2010 Troy; Thank you for the link. It looks like 4, 5, 6, and 7 are removed. 7 is then replaced with the full disk. I have attached the photo from the other post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted July 17, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2010 Hey Dave, The wire you speak of is in fact a lock wire and it can be snipped with a pair os side cutters and removed. You are also correct, items 4, 5, 6, and 7 are removed, and replaced with the new full friction disc. Here is the link to the Kit you purchased in case anyone else is interested: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2905&title=second-genheavy-duty-clutch-spring26amp-3b-full-disc-upgrade-kit-21&cat=7 The upgrade is a lot easier that it appears on paper. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted July 17, 2010 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2010 Dave, I would caution you to try to remove the wire without cutting if you can. I did. After installing the full friction plate I was not satisfied with the much reduced friction zone and since I still had the wire intact I was able to reinstall it along with the 1/2 disc and wave washer along with the heavier spring. As Goose told me on the phone it really is a fairly simple task work on the clutch. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 17, 2010 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2010 Dave, I would caution you to try to remove the wire without cutting if you can. I did. After installing the full friction plate I was not satisfied with the much reduced friction zone and since I still had the wire intact I was able to reinstall it along with the 1/2 disc and wave washer along with the heavier spring. As Goose told me on the phone it really is a fairly simple task work on the clutch. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted July 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 17, 2010 Some instructional post here says to cut the wire? Why? I removed mine without cutting it. Didn't see any need to. I'm getting ready to put mine back in too. I don't like the reduced friction zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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