clutch replacement and valve clearance advice?
 

my bikes done 35k and its been 30k since valve clearance and clutch never been done.

is there a thread for step by step valve clearances and how to replace clutch plates

so far i have engine cover off on right hand side.

Re: clutch replacement and value clearance
 

I was going to do a how to on valve clearances when I do mine which will be very soon.

Why do you have to replace the clutch plates? are they causing a problem?

Re: clutch replacement and value clearance
 

no they havent been causing any problems just thought better need doing as its been 35-40k and being summer rather do it now rather then when i have a job in winter etc

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I hope the plates aren't a necessity to replace, mines at 37k. If you do need to do it I took mine out a while ago when I was fixing the basket & it's a reallllly easy one. I'm sure someone will confirm if they need doing.....

Re: clutch replacement and value clearance
 

just checked service manual and they are all within tollerance which is good. but at least i know how to change them now. my friend going to help me with valves clearances. been having miss fires all the time and trying to sort it while doing a full service. ready for the winter.

Re: clutch replacement and value clearance
 

Mine is original clutch at 100+k...

There are a few guides to valve clearance but haynes is ok.

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lol. that was quick!

One thing I would say is if you do a coolant change at the same time as the valve clearances then you can take the radiator off which makes things a whole lot easier round the front.

Re: clutch replacement and valve clearance advice?
 

Just done the valve check and adjust myself for the first time replacing 3 shims. I used the Haynes manual and had no problems following it. Taking the radiator off was good advice as it meant less hassle accessing the front cylinder. Haynes said to take off the throttle bodies to access the front cylinder cam chain tensioner, but I didn't to be honest as with a bit of fiddling and the right tools you can access it.

Re: clutch replacement and valve clearance advice?
 

Leave the clutch alone if there's nothing wrong with it, it isn't a BMW

Re: clutch replacement and valve clearance advice?
 

Check the plates against net guides and if they arent worn then overhaul the whole mech and refit.