- Tools required
- Allen keys (4mm, 5mm, 6 mm)
- Sockets (10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm)
- Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Torque wrench
- Oil drain pan
- Oil filter wrench
Step 1: Remove the oil
- Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug on the bottom of the engine.
- Use a 17 mm wrench to remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
Step 2: Remove the clutch cover
- Remove the ten 6 mm Allen bolts that hold the clutch cover in place.
- Use a 5 mm Allen key to remove the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder.
- Gently pry the clutch cover off the engine using a screwdriver or pry bar. Be careful not to damage the gasket.
- Remove the clutch push rod and spring.
Step 3: Inspect the clutch
- Inspect the clutch plates for wear, damage, or contamination.
- Inspect the pressure plate for wear, damage, or contamination.
- Inspect the clutch springs for wear, damage, or contamination.
- Replace any damaged or worn components.
Step 4: Reinstall the clutch
- Reinstall the clutch push rod and spring.
- Install the new clutch plates in the correct order. Be sure to stagger the joints between the plates.
- Install the pressure plate over the clutch plates. Be sure to align the pressure plate with the clutch basket.
- Install the clutch springs and tighten them to the specified torque using a torque wrench.
Step 5: Reinstall the clutch cover
- Clean the clutch cover and gasket mating surfaces.
- Apply a thin coat of gasket sealant to the gasket mating surface.
- Install a new gasket and then reinstall the clutch cover.
- Tighten the clutch cover bolts to the specified torque using a torque wrench.
Step 6: Add oil to the engine
- Add new engine oil to the engine through the oil fill port on the top of the engine.
- Replace the oil filter.
Step 7: Bleeding the clutch
- Fill the brake fluid reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid.
- Squeeze the clutch lever at the handlebar ten times.
- Hold the clutch lever in and open the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder until you see air bubbles coming out.
- Close the bleeder screw and then release the clutch lever.
- Repeat this process until all of the air bubbles have been removed from the clutch line.
Important note: Refer to your motorcycle's specific service manual before attempting this repair.
