AZ DESERT RACER Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 My banshee has been broken down for a few years and I'm wondering how to tell if the clutch needs servicing, replacing or nothing at all. The engine is out of the bike right now so it's real easy to work on. Any information is greatly appreciated. Quote
kenr74 Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 Pull the plates and soak them in clutch fluid for a day or so. Quote
fixitrod Posted October 2, 2004 Report Posted October 2, 2004 (edited) Even new clutch plates only need about 15 min worth of soaking. If you have a stock clutch you can get the fiber and steel thickness tolerances from the clymers manual. Other than that, by feel once you get it running. It the clutch was fine when when the quad broke down, it should be fine now. Edited October 2, 2004 by fixitrod Quote
AZ DESERT RACER Posted October 4, 2004 Author Report Posted October 4, 2004 So no matter what its a good idea to soak the plates? It's been a while since I've done a clutch, hopefully the book gives good directions. Thanks for the responses. Quote
AZ DESERT RACER Posted October 4, 2004 Author Report Posted October 4, 2004 One more question- what type of fluid should I soak the plates in? Will 10-30 or trans. fluid work or is it some special lubricant? Quote
fixitrod Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 One more question- what type of fluid should I soak the plates in? Will 10-30 or trans. fluid work or is it some special lubricant? Whatever fluid you decide to use in the tranny. Book says 10w30 Quote
AZ DESERT RACER Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Posted October 5, 2004 I had someone who seems very knowledgeble tell me he uses a 50/50 mix of trans. fluid and 10w-30, have you ever heard of this- good or bad? Quote
fixitrod Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 I had someone who seems very knowledgeble tell me he uses a 50/50 mix of trans. fluid and 10w-30, have you ever heard of this- good or bad? Never heard of that. Seems they wouldn't mix well but who knows. Quote
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