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Torqueing down Clutch springs.. Importence?

Joined Jan 2010
51 Posts | 2+
Australia,Vic
For my 05 450 I'm looking at replacing my Clutch fiber plates along with the Steel pates and new springs as a whole, As my present clutch has always bee grabby from the day I brought it. I figure the previous guy gave the cluch a hard time and either the Disc's are worn or their warped. I'll look at the basket for burrs while I'm in there also.

Now. Its recommended that the Springs bolts are Torqued down to 8Nm.
For my to do this alone, I'll need to purchase a new 1/4" Torque wrench for the job.... For what I can see, Its the only time I'll need to use such a low Torque setting. So I'm thinking I'll wheel the bike onto a trailer and have a shop do it, Or borrow the Wrench while I do it in the corner.

But do you guys follow this rule by the book? (8Nm) I'd rather purchase a larger Wrench which will be used on multiple jobs. This little fellow will be used almost never if purchased.
I understand the importance of equal force applied across the Plates..
But do you follow it religiously?

Dan
 
I tighten mine t'ill they strip and then back off a 1/4 turn.ha ha just kidding. I do mine by feel, and have'nt had any problems.
 
I'd buy 2 torque wrenches and do it right. (which is what I did... Craftsman over here, average quality/cost)
 
One wrench will set me back $80 bills down here. So only been used once every few years is a costly little tool. I could look at importing one.

I know adjusting the Valve springs in a car can be done with the Quarter back off turn method. I was wondering if their is a common method for bikes also (with clutch springs only tho) These bikes see greater RPMs then a shopping go getter Auto. :D

My thinking regarding the question is, All springs provide an unequal resistance under force. So torque of such a low force (8Nm) if was incorrect would be settled out with the clutch plates bedding in in that configuration.
As LONG as the force applied as close as possible across all the springs to the plates/disc's.

Not trying to talk my self out of it.... I'll prob load up the bike and slip a note for a guy to swing a wrench for a minute with the bike on the trailer.

Dan
 

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