Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Clutch Issues *PLEASE HELP*
Friar-Tuck:
Oky Doke,
I don't always come across in print in the same tone as live in person, Any ways... I did forget to mention to be careful cleaning the gasket sealing surface. I found a plastic wedge like spatula used for applying bondo worked well followed with a scotchbrite. And one more clutch vid compliments of Hughes at DirtHammers Eat Sleep Ride: http://dirthammers.com/?p=969
Scroll down about the lower third of the page should be the water pump info:
http://s69.photobucket.com/home/Friar-Tuck/index
Replacing the seal probably has as much to do with if you can afford it right now as much as preventative maintenance.
You are gonna have to replace the seal at some point, it may be a week or maybe next year.
I couldn't find a good video on the water pump seals, maybe later :oops:
don46:
15-40 seems to be tall, really tall gearing, and that will contribute to accelerated clutch wear, and ditch the ATF.
On a personal note I don't like EBC clutch kits, I use OEM and if I was going to go aftermarket I'd with Barnett, especially if I was racing the bike, but then thats just me.
as for the water pump seal your not going to damage it removing the clutch cover, but none the less you could replace it as a PM measure.
greencannon:
I am just replacing my first water pump seal now for the first time since 2001. I know ive had the cover off quite a few times over the years. Never had a problem until now. If you can spare the money, replace it. piece of mind
If not you can always access it easy later from under water pump cover, no need to remove whole clutch cover to replace just the seal. However, would be a good time to replace the water pump bearings (2) and shaft while you have cover off (or at least thorough inspection)
As for the clutch, I like to tear down first then order parts. The second time I "burned the clutch" it turned out to be a tranny problem.
I use a cheap low power impact gun from auto parts store to loosen and re-tighten clutch hub nut. I hate using straps and other special holders. I just mark the nut and shaft with a Sharpie marker for reference, grasp basket firmly with rag and let impact do the work. easy as pie. it doesnt exert a lot of force on anything and is much safer IMO
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