first time working on a clutch

[SET THE STAGE]

no matter what i need to get rid of my basket and get a new one because something actually broke off on it, but i'll probably end up getting another used one so i was wondering, is there a point to where it's bad to have ridges on it like between where the discs sit?

like this
http://i18.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/d2/68/60_1.JPG

it's okay if they're only like that right?

[Eddiesanders250]

If the clutch isnt smooth when you engage it means the plates are sticking together and not separating all the way. You dont want to have ridges but instead of replacing the whole basket you can file down the ridges. I wouldnt buy a used basket. Why dont you just buy brand new.

[SET THE STAGE]

i would love to buy a new basket but i'm only 16 and money is very limited to me.

well what are some cheaper baskets? the cheapest i've seen so far is like 150-200

[tazman7]

doesnt pay to go cheap--- id just save up and buy a good one. just my two cents

[250r4life]

Originally posted by tazman7
doesnt pay to go cheap--- id just save up and buy a good one. just my two cents

i couldnt agree more... thats one of the biggest things ive learned with bikes... if you try to be cheap, it only ends up costing you more money... if you take good care of your bike, she'll take good care of you... save up and get a hinson, i think theyre less than 200 at rockymountainatv...

[250r4life]

ps- i wouldnt file it down either... goes along with the prior statement...

[zedicus00]

get a PE basket. they are about as good as hiunson for a lot less... takes a lil more work to install but well worth it. i think i got mine with new gaskets an everything for 89.99-129.99 sumwhere in there

[BLACKeR]

i would file that. theres not very much wear there. and the hinson basket is going to be very strong to begin with. a little extra metal off it wont matter a bit.