clutch replacement and valve clearance advice? - SV650.org

22-06-12, 12:14 PM

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.

22-06-12, 12:23 PM

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?

22-06-12, 12:45 PM

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

22-06-12, 01:01 PM

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.....

22-06-12, 01:08 PM

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.

yorkie_chris · 22-06-12, 01:09 PM

Mine is original clutch at 100+k...

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

22-06-12, 01:10 PM

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.

23-06-12, 10:49 AM

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.

johnnyrod · 25-06-12, 11:41 AM

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

muzikill · 25-06-12, 08:30 PM

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

22-06-12, 12:14 PM	#1
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	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.

22-06-12, 12:23 PM	#2
HoL Guest Posts: n/a	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?

22-06-12, 12:45 PM	#3
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	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

22-06-12, 01:01 PM	#4
HoL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clutch replacement and value clearance 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.....

22-06-12, 01:08 PM	#5
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	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.

22-06-12, 01:09 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

22-06-12, 01:10 PM	#7
HoL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clutch replacement and value clearance 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.

23-06-12, 10:49 AM	#8
aliwakeskate Guest Posts: n/a	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.

25-06-12, 11:41 AM	#9
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: clutch replacement and valve clearance advice? Leave the clutch alone if there's nothing wrong with it, it isn't a BMW

25-06-12, 08:30 PM	#10
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	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. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

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