Buell 2002 X1 Handbook page 347

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REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
Clutch Pack
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WARNING WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery terminal.
2. Remove primary cover. See
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WARNING WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the clutch without
SPRING COMPRESSING TOOL (Part No. HD-38515-A),
CLUTCH SPRING FORCING SCREW (Part No. HD-38515-
91) and proper eye protection. Otherwise, the highly
compressed diaphragm spring could fly out with great
force, which could result in death or serious injury.
3. See Figure 6-14. Attach tools to compress clutch dia-
phragm spring.
a. Thread the CLUTCH SPRING FORCING SCREW
(Part No. HD-38515-91) (1) onto the clutch adjusting
screw.
b. Place the bridge (2) of SPRING COMPRESSING
TOOL (Part No. HD-38515-A) against diaphragm
spring (6).
c. Install bearing (3) and washer (4).
d. Thread the tool handle (5) onto end of forcing screw.
CAUTION
See Figure 6-15. Turn compressing tool handle (5) only
the amount required to release spring seat (9) and
remove snap ring (8). Excessive compression of dia-
phragm spring (6) could damage clutch pressure plate
(7).
4. Remove pressure plate assembly.
a. Place a wrench on the clutch spring forcing screw
(1) flats to prevent the forcing screw from turning.
b. Turn compressing tool handle (5) clockwise until tool
relieves pressure on snap ring (8) and spring seat
(9). Remove and discard snap ring (8).
c. Unseat spring seat (9) from the groove in clutch hub
prongs.
d. Remove pressure plate assembly.
5. See Figure 6-16. Remove the clutch pack from the hub/
shell assembly. The pack consists of eight fiber plates
(18), six steel plates (19) and a spring plate (20).
2002 Buell X1: Drive/Transmission
6.2 PRIMARY CHAIN.
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1. Clutch Spring Forcing Screw
2. Bridge
3. Bearing
4. Washer
5. Tool Handle
6. Diaphragm Spring
Figure 6-14. Compressing Clutch Diaphragm Spring
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1. Clutch Spring Forcing Screw
2. Bridge
3. Bearing
4. Washer
5. Tool Handle
6. Diaphragm Spring
7. Pressure Plate
8. Snap Ring
9. Spring Seat
Figure 6-15. Pressure Plate Assembly
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