clutch

[Knarf0486]

im replacing the clutch on my 02 400ex in two days. i was just wondering if you guys had any helpful hints for me.

[duke416ex]

Just watch how you tke it apart and it should go back together fairly easy, as long as you remember where things go:D Don't overtighten the bolts on the hub, or you will break the basket. Just get them snug, you shouldn't have any problems.

[400exrider707]

Soak new friction plates in oil, and take the new steel plates and rub them all over a cement floor to "surface" them, just dont forget to clean them up good before putting everything back together.

[FL426kid]

You really dont NEED to rub the plates on the floor wich ive never heard of anyways.But just make sure you set the new clutches in some oil for a few minutes and put the new plates on the same way you took the old ones off.If you can do that and know when to stop tightening a bolt your all set.

[FoxMxRiders]

get a shop manuel if your not sure,it will be usefull

[Knarf0486]

ya i knew about putting the plates in oil before and had heard about scuffing the steel plates on the ground but was just wondering if anyone had anything else.
thanks for the help so far.

[Knarf0486]

was also wondering, do i need to replace my gasket or can i get away with it this time?

[FoxMxRiders]

I suggest you to change it because when you torque the cover bolt,the gasket become thinner and when you remove the cover and retight the it,the can have leak

[Knarf0486]

you dont know how much those go for off the top of your head do ya. thanks for the help.

[QuadJunkies]

we will be doing mine tomorrow :)