[Discussion] Technical - Clutch

[Iceachilles]

try this if u suspect ur clutch plates are worn.....

 

while moving pull the clutch all the way in and release slowly if u hear a thud thud sound before hitting half clutch means ur clutch plates are worn

 

>> No idea how the thud-thud sound can mean that the clutch plates are worn.

 

while stationery pull the clutch and engage 1st gear, if the bike moves forward a bit while the clutch is pulled at the max means ur clutch plate is gone....

 

>> This most prob means his clutch cable free play is too little.

 

Another way, if you wanna try,

1. Place front wheel against wall.

2. Engage 2nd gear.

3. Throttle up while slowly releasing clutch.

you engine should die off. If your rpm can go up and back wheel never move, your clutch plates are gone.

 

The loud "tak-tak" sound when down shifting could be because of numerous reasons.

- Engine oil old or not enough

- Clutch lever not enough free play

- Chain too loose..

 

All clutch plates does is to transmit power from engine, to the gear box. Clutch plates for a super 4 last from 80k - 100k or even more depending on rider. Most ppl just change the clutch plates. The springs are pretty hardy. CLutch cable is only changed if it is worn, i.e. the wires coming apart.

 

Best remedy, go to your fav workshop and get a reliable mech to check your bike. Making decisions based on answers here is at your own risk.

 

 

I tried the second option. MY bike didn't die off non the rpm went up instead went down but if I rev higher the bike engine died off. Normal? How many years should we change the clutch plates base on normal usage? Not high usage like a dispatch rider but normal riding ($20 fuel) per week.

[vtec power]

pai sae to brin up tis old thread. I would lk 2 noe more abt cluth since there are no other thread liao.

 

When i brought my spec 1 , i had knew the cluth wasn't at the tip top condition but was unsure wat the actual problem was. When bike is in neutal, cluth out, there is a "thru thru" sound. But when i cluth in fully the sound is gone.

 

I was bothered by the sound but it does nt affect ani of my performance. Until half a yr the cluth plate was worn out. There is sound "tak tak" sumtimes when in 1st or 2nd gear.

 

I went to change my cluth plate, gasket & cluth cable. The "tak tak" sound was gone but still gt the "thru thru" sound.

 

I guess it is the cluth housing. I realise my cluth housing is slightly loose. Do ani1 experience the same tink?

 

Issit true that most super 4 will hav housing problem. I heard even changing the housing the problem will come back after some time. Hw true? Aniwae the cluth housing is pretty costly $220.

 

need help

[Mr.Big]

My bike's mileage reached 90K+, so wondering whether should change clutch plates or not....... read a few threads on this topic but didn't find any conclusion. So use this poll to see what you all did so I will follow the majority lah.........

[PaLmEr]

i changed mine @ 110,000KM

[PaLmEr]

i changed mine @ 110,000KM

[anric79]

what is clutch plate , what is it used for, if dont change what will happen to our bike, and how much for spec3 clutch plate? got any picture to see ?

[ztaik]

how bout the cables?? do u guys change when only tgt with the clutch plates or when only is snaps haha?

[9up]

how bout the cables?? do u guys change when only tgt with the clutch plates or when only is snaps haha?

 

Changed every 28k-30k, play safe. No point risking halfway riding and cable snap.....

 

Btw, anyone can share their timing belt change at what millage? Thanks.

[PaLmEr]

Changed every 28k-30k, play safe. No point risking halfway riding and cable snap.....

 

Btw, anyone can share their timing belt change at what millage? Thanks.

 

S4 does not have a timing belt. Cars have timing belts. S4 uses timing Chain

[fye_kr]

hey can someone msg me the price of changing the clutch.. full set w springs price..

[skateboy]

normally is just change clutch plates n the paper gasket. springs? unless they r not doing their job else no need to change. total damage is about $110 to $150 for the plates, gasket n worksmanship.

[eement]

timing chain should be at ard 100k km ba

[edition]

chain can last so long meh ? 100k km is ver long leh .. my way of riding can last me 13 yrs wor ..

[Mr.Big]

The previous owner of my bike changed clutch casing and springs costs 300+ without changing the clutch plates.

[PaLmEr]

hey can someone msg me the price of changing the clutch.. full set w springs price..

$95 inclusive of gasket at BikeWorkz, plates + gasket. Springs no need to change unless spoilt.

[dingjc]

wah tt tym my fren do at bikeworkz change clutch plate and gasket, ah beng quote 110. haha.

[kmax]

i changed mine @ 110,000KM

 

wah.. palmer, ur spec3 110,000km already ??

[PaLmEr]

wah.. palmer, ur spec3 110,000km already ??

 

131,000KM and counting.

[kmax]

131,000KM and counting.

 

http://www.ironbutt.com/images/ibalogo2.gif

 

:bow:

[rhys]

so the signs that you need to change are???

[Mr.Big]

seems most ppl changed between 70k to 12k. Is there any different aft market brand for clutch plates? Or only honda original one?

[phill]

wao so many ppel change clutch even b4 it shows sign of it wearing out?

[PaLmEr]

http://www.ironbutt.com/images/ibalogo2.gif

 

:bow:

 

139,000km and counting. and no, im not an ironbutt.

[MrQuan]

where do u guys recommend to change clutch plates ?

[rxgn]

some questions on clutch..

 

when i change gear from first to second n second to third gear sometimes quite hard to kick must kick veri hard especially from 1st gear to 2nd gear and when it kick to 2nd gear sometimes went to netural gear and rpm went up

 

then tried to kick down or up, will have a loud tak tak tak sound..

 

wondering what went wrong?