Connie's Clutch Spring change
Hope this helps with any "wannabe-a-mechanic" types. Click on images to enlarge.
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Step One
Remove plastic, rear brake assembly, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the bike is in gear (the higher the better).
You will need to hold the rear tire in order to keep the crank from spinning, and the darnthing is impossible to get out of neutral when the engine is cold and dead.
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Step Two
Remove right side cover and clean gasket surface (not fun).
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Step Three
Remove six clutch housing bolts and slip off clutch cover. Its a good idea to stuff a rag in the opening to prevent broken "fingers" from falling out of reach into the crankcase. |
Step Four
With clutch cover off the Starspring is visible (note only two leaves were left on mine). Remove the BIG nut in the middle (may require tremendous amounts of torque). |
Step Five
Be sure to replace with the two piece spring (the two on the right). Some dealers still have the one-piecers in stock and will try to sell them. Good luck! |