craigatcsi Posted April 1, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2011 How much oil loss is there during a clutch replacement? 2nd question, how much time will it take me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 1, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2011 Are you replacing all the discs or just the spring? If you're doing just the spring, you will should only have a minimal loss of oil if the bike is on the sidestand. If you're replacing the discs, you'll probably lose about a half a quart. I believe most folks take about an hour or two to replace the clutch spring their first time. More experiences members can swap one out much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted April 1, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 1, 2011 When I did mine, I replaced the spring, the 1/2 friction disc and some of the plates and [literally] only lost a few drops. Do note that I did it all while on the side-stand. Your results may differ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted April 1, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 1, 2011 Put a 2x4 under the rear Wheel and place the Bike on the Side Stand. Most likely no Oil Loss at all. Time Frame depends on how you're wrenching, i use a cordless Drill for most of the Bolts, so it's fast ... Normal Time Frame when using normal Tools is just shy of 30 Minutes. Scraping the old Gasket off the Block amd the Cover takes up to another 45 Minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 1, 2011 I am replacing the entire kit. I will do it with the bike on the stand I bought on this site. - though it just occurred to me, Since the kick stand is down when up in the air, will it be in the way? And, if there is little oil loss when the bike is on the kickstand, there shouldn't be any loss when the bike is standing straight up. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 1, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 1, 2011 You need to do it on the side stand or you will suffer a lot of oil loss. The reason for doing it that way is that all the oil goes over to the left side of the case away from your open clutch cover. That is, unless you drain the oil first. Your choice!! Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 1, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 1, 2011 Kickstand is on the left side, Clutch cover is on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2011 I'm embarrassed to say I thought it was on the left side. Admittedly, I haven't done this in 30 years, but I could've sworn it was on the same side as the sprocket. BTW, I will read the instructions from this site before starting. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed280 Posted April 1, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2011 If you fried you fried your clutch...........you might want to change your oil............If your changing the spring.....probably not........JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 2, 2011 Personally I would go ahead and change the oil anyway. Since you need to let the fiber discs sit in oil prior to assembly I would use the same fresh oil that you would use anyway. You didnt mention what kit you were using but no matter what....USE NEW BOLTS on the diaphragm, not the old ones. They WILL break......I know this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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