Clutch replacment help.

[Briggs]

Last fall I got a clutch off ebay for my GS. I plan to install it soon. What I need to know is if there are any special tools needed to do the job. I also want to know if I should replace the steel plates at the same time? I am currently only planning to replacing the fiber plates and springs. Any thoughts?

[Greg Gabis]

No special tools required. You can lean the bike up against something to its left side and you won't have to drain the oil.

If the steels are blue, they should be replaced. If they're cheap enough, you might as well do it since you'll be in there. Soak the fibers in oil for a few hours, overnight is best, before install.

Take your time getting the crankcase cover off. Don't force it. If it doesn't pop off with some gentle tapping or prying look around for more bolts.

Don't forget a replacement crankcase gover gasket. The original gasket has a high likelihood of tearing.

[Puunjob]

Also make sure you cut all the old gasket off with a razor (it takes a while) or you will leak oil

oh and I had to use a pry bar to get my case off

also when tightening the springs do it slowly the tourque is so small that I could barely feel it on my tourque wrench and I had to loosen adn start over a couple of times

good luck

[Bob Broussard]

There are 2 bolts hidden under the ignition pickup plate.
Remove the rotor and take off the ignition pickup plate to get to them.

[danci1973]

No special tools required. You can lean the bike up against something to its left side and you won't have to drain the oil.

How much do I need to lean the bike to prevent oil spills? Much more than the side stand does?

Thanks, D.