Clutch replacement

[Madasaboxoffrogs]

Right here we go.

My 2008 1200GS is in need of a new clutch (shuddering on take up and not releasing at low speed) so it could be warped or have a broken spring etc. So the beast has to come out at least for inspection and probable replacement.

Finances dictate DIY so can anybody in GSland point me in the direction of some guidance as to what is involved.

I have done airhead boxes and clutches without problem but would like to prepare a little before the spanners are unleashed.

Over to you now.

 

[ebbo]

I’d strongly advise you make up a frame to support the front half of the bike from when you’ve separated the rear half away. Preferably one that’s well up to the job giving good suport side-to-side as it's going to be very top heavy and liable to tip over sideways, bolted to the underside of the engine would be great, bolted to the engine and to the top of a hydraulic work bench would take all you worries away. I didn’t make one up for my 1200RT, but later really wished I had (it was balanced on a jack with straps to keep it upright (not good).

Take your time, take loads of pictures as you go, then take some more from other angles. It helps you get everything back in the right place.

Good luck

 

[Mark_S]

Hi Madasaboxoffrogs.

I have recently changed the leaking oil seals in both sides of the gearbox on my 05 12GS, so had to split the bike in 2. I used a bike stand that is normally used to support trial bikes (I bought mine for my daughters Honda CB80 for £40ish, prolly not designed to take the weight ). I tied the engine heads to the stand to give the bike some rigidity and found that it was adequate. I wast too aggressive and didn't manage to knock the front half of the bike over, but as a precaution, I removed all the breakable plastic bits from the bike.

I needed someone to hold the bike steady while I undid the bolts that hold the clutch to the drive shaft. i found that the Haynes manual was quite useful, the only criticism was that they told me to take off too many bits.

The only issue I had was I didn't have the tools to remove the drive shaft housing from the rear frame so I took the lot off in one go. this made it interesting putting it back together.

The whole job took a few days, but i was not rushing.
make sure you take loads of pictures at all stages.

When I can get round to determining how to post piccies I'll put some up.

Oh before I forget, if you can tie the frame to the rafters to take the weight, it is a whole lot easier to put the bike back together.

my advice is if you have fettled with cars and bikes before, and have a reasonable tool kit, give it a go.

cheers

Mark

 

[(RIP) petcul]

If you want a hand (from a mechanically challenged GSer) to hold the bike etc. just let me know Graham.

 

[MacFarlane]

If you want a hand (from a mechanically challenged GSer) to hold the bike etc. just let me know Graham.

I've not replaced a clutch, I'll give you a hand Graham, could be a NE Clutch out / ride out