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26-10-06, 10:13 AM

Very very basic question here. I'm having this problem

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=26137

I have a 99 curvy and want to try Sid Squid recommended fix. Is taking the black clutch cover off going to mean I have to sort the problem or is it possible to just remove for a look and replace without buying any new gaskets or other parts?

I've never done this before but wary of asking a garage to sort clutch as I'll be £80 down before they've even fitted a part!

cheers

Viney · 26-10-06, 10:17 AM

Taking the clutch cover off is easy enough, you can remove have a look and poke around without having to do anything. Just remember to check that the gasket is in the groove properly on refitting...unlike min and it ****ed oil all over the exhaust on the way home one night

27-10-06, 08:10 AM

...and when the cover is removed will oil come rushing out? (you can tell i'm a novice

). Will I need to replace any fluids? I only did a oil & filter change 3 weeks ago so reluctant to replace the oil.

jambo · 27-10-06, 08:56 AM

on a curvy if it's on the side stand, it will be fine. Might be best to have a little tray under the cover in case you loose a little bit of oil, but it should be ok.

27-10-06, 04:40 PM

is it not a plastic cover,so wait till bike is stone cold or it may worp,dont over thighten the bolts when you put it back on

30-10-06, 08:03 AM

Ok, once I realised I wasn't removing the circular clutch cover but the sprocket cover next to it I adjusted the clutch as per the method described. Got it wrong at first but second time seems to have improved things a not inconsiderable amount. I'm still getting light slippage at full throttle so I think perhaps the actual clutch will need investigating by a proper mechanic at some point.

26-10-06, 10:13 AM	#1
grecian9 Guest Posts: n/a	investigating clutch probs - a newer stupider question. Very very basic question here. I'm having this problem http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=26137 I have a 99 curvy and want to try Sid Squid recommended fix. Is taking the black clutch cover off going to mean I have to sort the problem or is it possible to just remove for a look and replace without buying any new gaskets or other parts? I've never done this before but wary of asking a garage to sort clutch as I'll be £80 down before they've even fitted a part! cheers

27-10-06, 08:56 AM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	on a curvy if it's on the side stand, it will be fine. Might be best to have a little tray under the cover in case you loose a little bit of oil, but it should be ok. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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26-10-06, 10:17 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Taking the clutch cover off is easy enough, you can remove have a look and poke around without having to do anything. Just remember to check that the gasket is in the groove properly on refitting...unlike min and it ****ed oil all over the exhaust on the way home one night

27-10-06, 08:10 AM	#3
grecian9 Guest Posts: n/a	...and when the cover is removed will oil come rushing out? (you can tell i'm a novice ). Will I need to replace any fluids? I only did a oil & filter change 3 weeks ago so reluctant to replace the oil.

27-10-06, 04:40 PM	#5
egypt220 Guest Posts: n/a	is it not a plastic cover,so wait till bike is stone cold or it may worp,dont over thighten the bolts when you put it back on

30-10-06, 08:03 AM	#6
grecian9 Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, once I realised I wasn't removing the circular clutch cover but the sprocket cover next to it I adjusted the clutch as per the method described. Got it wrong at first but second time seems to have improved things a not inconsiderable amount. I'm still getting light slippage at full throttle so I think perhaps the actual clutch will need investigating by a proper mechanic at some point.