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What does the clutch look like in a 1990 Yamaha blaster?

Primary Clutch:

- The primary clutch is located on the left side of the engine.

- It consists of a housing, clutch basket, pressure plate, clutch fibers, and steel plates.

- The clutch basket is connected to the engine crankshaft and the pressure plate is connected to the transmission input shaft.

- When the clutch lever is pulled in, the pressure plate is disengaged from the clutch fibers and the transmission is disconnected from the engine.

Secondary Clutch:

- The secondary clutch is located on the rear axle.

- It consists of a cover, clutch bell, spider assembly, clutch shoes, and return springs.

- The clutch bell is connected to the rear wheel and the spider assembly is connected to the transmission output shaft.

-The clutch shoes are engaged with the clutch bell when the engine is running and the transmission is in gear.