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Message started by SavageJack on 07/10/17 at 20:04:38

Title: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by SavageJack on 07/10/17 at 20:04:38

I am going to replace the cam chain tensioner with a Verslavvy.
While I'm in there is there anything else I should be looking for?
I don't have shifting/slipping issues, so the clutch is fine?
I do have some noise coming from down there, not ticking or knocking, but I'm hoping it is just the CCT. It sounds like flapping. Maybe I should take a video.
Any preventative maintenance I should be doing?

The bike;
New to me, but manhandled by previous lovers. 1996, 28.5K mi, Rotella T + fliter 500 miles ago, raptor.

The mechanic;
I'm an idiot merely impersonating someone with mechanical knowhow. But I do have a manual and wrenches!

Title: Re: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/10/17 at 21:51:08

584B5C5D424F494B401F2E0 wrote:

Clutch issues are generally adjustment.
Not only cable, but rods as well.
check the clutch arm on the back side of the case, there are 2 marks.
grab that lever and pull up on it to take out the slack but not disengage the clutch.
The higher it is to the top mark, the less travel the rod has, which might not be enough to fully disengage the clutch.
With the cover off, the rod will stick out of the clutch pack by 12 to 12.5mm

Also, although I like a lot of freeplay on the clutch cable, too much and you won't be able to pull in the clutch. Try to have at least an 1/8" and check the full travel of the bars for any binding.

Title: Re: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by gizzo on 07/10/17 at 23:24:30

4674637472705F74767E150 wrote:

The mechanic;
I'm an idiot merely impersonating someone with mechanical knowhow. But I do have a manual and wrenches!

That's not a bad start :). Take your time, make notes and take pictures. Enjoy yourself.

Title: Re: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by Armen on 07/11/17 at 02:46:02

I think you are 'removing clutch cover' not 'opening crank case'.
A difference of about ten times in the amount of work.

Title: Re: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/11/17 at 02:47:22

Draw the outline of the side cover and slot it. Put each bolt in its respective place. Makes going together much easier.
Handy on the head cover too.

Title: Re: Opening crank case, what else should I check?
Post by SavageJack on 07/11/17 at 07:22:58

0A39262E254B0 wrote:

I think you are 'removing clutch cover' not 'opening crank case'.
A difference of about ten times in the amount of work.

Yep, that's what I meant. Told you I was an idiot. Thanks for decoding.