Checking The Clutch Boss; Checking The Pressure Plate And Thrust Plate; Checking The Weight; Assembling The Clutch - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

CLUTCH
EAS00285

CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS

1. Check:
• clutch boss splines
Damage/pitting/wear → Replace the clutch
boss.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause
erratic clutch operation.
EAS00286
CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE AND
THRUST PLATE
1. Check:
• pressure plate
• thrust plate
Cracks/damage → Replace.

CHECKING THE WEIGHT

1. Check:
• weight
Cracks/wear/scaling/chipping → Replace.
Out of specification → Replace.
Weight outside diameter
16.0 mm (0.63 in)
<Limit>: 15.5 mm (0.61 in)

ASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH

1. Lubricate:
• friction plates
• clutch plates
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
5 - 54
ENG