250r clutch problem

[falconkid417]

i am trying to replace my clutch plates in my 1897 250r but the clutch cover wont come off

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by falconkid417
i am trying to replace my clutch plates in my 1897 250r but the clutch cover wont come off give it a couple taps with rubber mallet to break the gasket seal... just make sure you didnt miss any bolts

[wilkin250r]

Along with the gasket sticking and holding things together, it has two centering dowels on a couple bolts that tend to oxidize over the years and seize things up.

I don't really have any tips for dealing with the issue, you've just got to find a safe place to pry it apart. And prying is DANGEROUS territory, you run a big risk of damaging the gasket surface, or breaking the actual cases. Good luck.

[falconkid417]

thank you

[tex250r]

I had the same problem. Do ur best to work it little by little. DO NOT stick anything in that water port to try and pry it off. I did like a (you know what) and split the neck where a radiator hose goes. I barely put any pressure and I mean barely. I had to take it to a weld shop and have it fixed. Keep popping it with a rubber hammer or dead blow and it will come off. I got irritated and pissed and made a mistake, don't do the same. :)