When putting on a new clutch gasket do you ....

knowles · March 17, 2012, 02:29:39 PM

Next week i will be putting my clutch back together, i have a new gasket but was wondering if i should put some copper silicone on the gasket or case or clutch cover before instailing the clutch cover on the bike. any thoughts.

dropitlow88 · March 17, 2012, 02:51:48 PM

No sealant necessary. Install and go ride!

slipperymongoose · March 17, 2012, 05:50:25 PM

You can get away with no sealant but you may be running a gauntlet there. It's always a good idea to use something, even a light smear of grease. A tube of loctite gasket sealant is a few dollars so don't skimp and be sure

dropitlow88 · March 17, 2012, 06:02:59 PM

Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 17, 2012, 05:50:25 PM
You can get away with no sealant but you may be running a gauntlet there. It's always a good idea to use something, even a light smear of grease. A tube of loctite gasket sealant is a few dollars so don't skimp and be sure

if u use anything keep it away from oil passages on bottom. Silicone and bearings don't get along well.

burning1 · March 17, 2012, 10:15:27 PM

Clutch cover gasket!? Don't use a sealant. I like to use a thin layer of grease.

Clean the surfaces of the engine and cover thoroughly... I like to use a mild gasket remover/solvent so that I don't have to be so aggressive removing the gasket material -- less risk of damage to the casings. The grease helps keep the new gasket from from sticking to the cover, dramatically increasing the chances it can be re-used the next time you remove the cover.

knowles · March 17, 2012, 11:46:17 PM

Ok thats what i thought the PO looks like he used both, so i was wondering. but that's the same ass who f-ed the clutch. i did see in the haynes manual that it says to put a little grease on the seal. so thats what i'll do, replacement clutch should be here tues or wed.

burning1 · March 18, 2012, 02:08:32 AM

Sorry, is this for the clutch shaft seal? Not as sure what to use there. I thought you meant the paper gasket.

slipperymongoose · March 18, 2012, 02:35:32 AM

Yeah put a smear of grease on both sides of the gasket itself and the seal. While its out replace the seal with another genuine one as well while its all out. I used loctite 515 and no issues at all, I love the stuff. I call it plum jam.

knowles · March 18, 2012, 03:10:53 AM

Ya i was talking about the clutch cover paper seal. he just fu4ck up the clutch also. didnt put a lock nut behind the clutch hub nut, so it spun free. will put a pic of the hub and clutch cover. had to get a new one.

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