Clutch Platec & Springs Seca 550

My clutch started slipping this fall on my 1982 Seca 550. Would like to take care of it this winter. How big of a job is it to replace? Roughly how much time am i looking at on this project?

Thanks in advance.......

 

This is an easy fix and will take less than an hour. Just make sure you use a quality motor oil that is specifically designed for motorcycles and a new oil filter too. Have the new plates soaking in a pan with oil as you reassemble the clutch pack so you don't burn up the clutch right away.

 

Fitz's clutch write up


Read that, it will explain a lot

 

If this is your first Clutch-job; I'd plan on taking considerably more time than an hour.

Have a look at the Yamaha Parts Schematic Drawing.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/partviewer/ ... _-_1982%29

There's one DRIVEN Plate at the rear of the Clutch Boss that is sometimes a time-consuming obstacle.

If you have a Medium-sized Phillips Screwdriver which has seen better days; you can use it to fabricate a Special Tool which might be needed.
Grind the end of the Old Screwdriver to a Point.
Maked a handy Tool for Wire Clips, Springs and removing Seals.

 

Thanks for the info, will order parts and get it together. I've rebuilt a clutch on a bike but it was years ago. It may take me a bit longer than some, but I'll get it together.

Thanks much.......

 

Read my write-up. The 550 has some GOOFY intracacies to it, with the stupid "clutch boss spring" (which has almost nothing to do with the boss and isn't the least bit springy) and it's special plate; and the assymetrical, tabbed plain plates. The books tend to leave a lot out and have illustrations that don't quite match our bikes.

It IS quite easy, but you do have to pay attention to the details.