Yamaha XJR 1300 :- Clutch Replacement !

A simple maintenance task, with basic hand tools, and not heavy on parts.!
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[@jerryokeeffe9886]

You should be teaching apprentice motorbike mechanic pal,that was the simplest way I ever seen anyone explain how to do that job,

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I appreciate your kind sentiment , it’s a privilege to be able to use You Tube to pass it forward!

[@kerm9807]

Definitely

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I concur!!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Grease?? I’ve never used it like that. My dad used contact cement just on the outside part hold the gasket. ( that’s old school!) that’s interesting! How many miles on the friction plates normally need replacing?? My 86 1100 Honda shadow has 58,000 miles. I just did clutch seal replacement this winter. Good lesson here!! Just awesome. After googling… figured that previous owner must been rough on the shadow, there was different fork oils in each, on pure black, other clear red., when I replaced them, then I got wondering worn out tires. Clutch gotta be bad. Decided safe than sorry, replace the friction plates. I really thank you showing us easily replacing the friction plates. I’ve never done before. I’m now shopping for friction plates.

[@Jim-nm1en]

Hi Del, since 1970 when I got my first motorbike ( Triumph 199cc Tiger Cub) I have used a short length of flat copper bar with one end filed to a chisel edge to remove gasket material from joint faces. I still have that same, but slightly shorter length of copper bar as it has been used a few times over the years. It scrapes the old gasket material off without damaging the aluminium faces. I also used the other blunt end to scrape carbon deposits from piston crowns and combustion chambers. I don't suppose that sort of thing gets done much these days.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good idea! Same principle as a brass drift!

[@allenhuling598]

Another very useful and well presented video....thanks for the care you guys put into your work!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Allen, thank you for such kind words, we're really glad you enjoy the content and it's always good to hear from you!

[@MartynHollyhead]

Nice to see you working on the xjr. I used your video ages ago to replace my z1000 2003 clutch

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad I could help!

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny, hope you are both keeping well. Excellent video mate, this should help a lot of people . I do the same as you with the cardboard for the bolt pattern and writing on thing so you know when they were changed. Hope your weather is not too bad, nice 29c over this side. Have a great weekend and take care. Cheers from Oz

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, old school shop practice, just makes life easier... not quite as warm as that here, but we should be in double figures this week... fingers crossed! Take care and have a great week there, D&Px

[@winksmt01]

Great job Del. I changed my clutch on my xjr at 50 k. I just followed the instructions in the workshop manual. I was surprised how easy it was. Plus I soaked the plates like you overnight.

[@grosbeakmc]

Hiya Penny and Del. Great video... I haven't change a clutch since I got my very first bike in 1989 - an '83 Yamaha Maxim 400. Looks like the process hasn't changed much although I DID replace all of the soft JIS case bolts with socket head cap screws at the time. Of course, as a callow youth I knew nothing about JIS and rounded out the heads, shortly after which I learned how to use a manual impact driver from my Dad. I still have that impact driver and, for which I am very grateful, I still have dear old Dad! Take care, dear friends. Be well and ride safe!

[@Moonfleet41]

Indeed, a simple principle, there’s not much that separates any of them! Enjoy your weekend there… D&Px

[@allanmason7544]

neat work del and fab camera work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Allan!

[@richardwhittle2302]

You made this job look less daunting than I thought Del, with a very easy guide to replace the clutch - enjoyed watching that 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard, always good to hear from you!

[@matthewjackson3034]

Great tutorial bud, made it look simple. Another job i wont be afraid to tackle now.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, have fun when you do!

[@MrOutOfTheVoid]

Great how-to video Del. I just did a clutch change on my "new to me" Honda NT 650 Hawk. I noticed during acceleration that the engine felt it was revving a lot faster than the bike was accelerating. I knew I made the right choice in replacing it, as just even trying to get the main nut loose was quite a chore. The clutch basket kept slipping and not allowing the nut to break free. Unfortunately I did not have the "special" Honda basket holding tool, hence the slipping, I had to get a bit of "creative", and was finally able to get the nut freed and get the new clutch installed. Yep, all the difference in the world. I think one of the previous owners probably rode the clutch a bit too much or was just very abusive on it. I did measure the old plates afterward, some were at the limit or just beyond it, some of the metal disk were a bit worn and "shiny" too.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Another step towards restoring a great roadbike with a legendary engine. It's fun to watch you reaching that goal with each video. May the season start soon, Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing, Spring is on the way!!

[@willwye410]

I rather winced as you scraped off the old gasket with a metal scraper & sharp knife. I always use a plastic scraper harder than the gasket but softer than the aluminium for absolutely zero risk of damaging the mating surfaces. I maybe over precautious but better safe than sorry (OK, I admit I know how clumsy I can be!).

[@bikerdad1479]

Nice step by step guide as you always do del good job for if and when i need my wing clutch doing cause it won't be going in a garage I'll do it myself.

[@sitesofelasticy4402]

As always very informative and to the point,keep it up Del. The world needs people like you.

[@Moonfleet41]

My word, thank you so much for those generous words of kindess... it helps motivate us to keep going!

[@rickrogers2649]

Such meticulous work !!! Both the clutch replacement and the photography. Outstanding work, Del and Penny ! Have you ever tried one of the new-fangeled carbide scrapers ? A little pricey and require a gentle touch (child's play for you Del 😁) but they do a nice job on aluminum or even aluminium. 😊 Since job 1 today was cranking up the new heater I guess you're enjoying the same crummy weather that we are here. Stay warm and safe. Cheers ! ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rick, always got tools ⚒️ on the list, just have buy them in order!! Have a great weekend there! D&Px

[@howder1951]

Thanks Del, enjoyed a bit more timely maintenance vide, cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@raywise]

Nice work Del. I have only just replaced my ‘93 FJ1200 fibre plates for the first time at 146000kms, they were a bit undersized, but the steel plates were still within spec and warp free so reused them. Probably should have replaced them while everything was apart. As someone said, these Yamaha engines are bulletproof, they just keep going with minimal maintenance. 😀👍 As for the baked on clutch cover gasket at 146000kms, Mmmmmm. 😫.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

That Clutch Plate Cobbler at 1:30 looked delicious! Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes and top with vanilla ice cream...Mmmmmmm :) Stay warm with them Symbiotic Heaters warming each other up, and enjoy the weekend, you two!

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Tommy, you too mate! D&Px

[@killerdublin]

Love it Del. Ride on.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate !

[@colinm1325]

Hi ya Del & Penny, thanks for yet another quality vid, with those little nuggets of info, always helpful. Kindest Regards & Happy New Year to Everyone.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Colin, 👍. Wishing you the same mate, and glad you enjoyed the video..

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Brilliant idea writing the date on the clutch Del. I'll be doing this in the future!

[@loddude5706]

Excellent job, perfectly shown - chef's kiss to Pen Won Penobi's filming too - you're a good team. When you think of all the grunt coming directly across from the crankshaft, Corky & his various flat mates do a pretty impressive job of not only dealing with it, day in day out, but keeping it all 'nicely to hand' too. Geared up for even more puns, the room now wishes I had a neutral-finder they could stomp on. Y'all : )xx

[@leckywoznicki5393]

Thank you :)

[@Moonfleet41]

You're welcome!

[@nickhellen6303]

The old Cardboard Template in use. So simple and so very effective. I expected nothing less . . . Lovely smooth job. Again.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kerm9807]

Fancy coming down to Cornwall to help me with my Honda Tlr200 project? Great video mate 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sounds like a fun project, best of luck with it!

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Made it look easy 👍

[@tinks43]

180c for 1&1/2 hours… perfect 👍🏻

[@duchman99backup51]

Nice,u make what looks tricky easy to do,,,,nice👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks a lot 😊, it's just taking a methodical approach and enjoy the journey..

[@troycramp1333]

Stealerships must hate you by now, another great tutorial for anyone with a little bit of mechanical knowledge to save a lot of time and money.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I have several technician friends and not so much because dealerships don’t touch 20yr old bikes, and any of them would prefer riders to maintain their bikes, rather than neglect them… it makes for better kept stock for them!

[@Chris-t8z2l]

Good job. 77£. I wonder how much that would cost at the dealership. I guess 200£.😅

[@Murphy645]

CVT belt on Burgman 650 have you ever done it?

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Yamaha four stroke four cylinder bikes awesome mile munching engines.

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right!

[@СтаниславКучеренко-н1л]

Приветствую, подшипник корзины сцепления неменяли? Знаю многие ставят многоигольчатый чтобы нестучала корзина, так как на оригинале всего 9 иголок

[@davidshearer9545]

😳 did you put the top wee bung thingy back in del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Dowel! yes…

[@АлександрЦыган-к4п]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@neilthomas9699]

What a brilliant video as normal thanks Dell these videos are amazing makes attempting any job on your motorbike much easier gives you the confidence to have a go yourself from start to finish thank you 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Neil,👍, im glad the video can help you out, and really appreciate you kind support.

[@jamesweber4938]

Nicely done. Is the pressure plate not changed as part of the procedure or was it within specification ? Is there a specification dimension in the workshop manual ?

[@gregmilona2159]

Love your work mate,excellent video

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks!

[@transmissionman9377]

Thats really interesting...I've never seen a spring/diafram-type thing on a bike. The last time I worked on a clutch it had springs. Is this something new ? Anyway love the channel and your work ethic.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, diagphram springs are common on mild performance bikes , they give an easy clutch pull and a uniform spread of pressure on the plates, but they’d slip on higher performance engines

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

I might try and do mine now since watching this, i am at 110k. I am doing oil, spark plugs, air this week so I'm in the mood. Great video. Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck have fun with it buddy..

[@ian_morg]

Did the dowel go back in? 😬😬😬

[@gerrypowell2748]

Oh I wish my R1100rs clutch was as easy,still it’s coming up to 200,000 kms.(clutch) still mustn’t grumble,what’s the secret carefully keep it in perfect adjustment,good video❤️

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed Gerry, they are a somewhat more complexed job for sure. !

[@andrewgent5887]

A nice job, but I had to go back just to make sure you had re-fitted the dowel you took out. My sad!

[@Moonfleet41]

No, no, that’s the kind of thinking that means you don’t forget things!

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

Can you find a 2010 Honda Sabre VT1300 and do a clutch plate change on it so I can see it.... I'm scared of doing it but it needs doing.... Sometimes I go to take off and the clutch doesn't grip and then it goes Whiirrrr and slips and then catches... Its a big bike and when it does that its quite scary..... So please, thank you and a cherry on top... hahahahah 😎

[@kentsvensson7009]

It look's so easy when you do all motorjobs😇but there is a lot of jobs you done, I tell my best friend, how happy I was if I could half of that you can, all honor for you👌👌👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words, am glad we can inspire 👍

[@davidcurtis2884]

Maybe a foolish question but did you consider the clean oil you soaked the fibre plates in overnight as waste at the end of this clutch change? Or can that be reused for similar work in the future?

[@marksmallman4572]

reuse it for the oil change.

[@Moonfleet41]

Certainly not, it’s perfectly good new oil, I poured it back in the can and will use it for the oil change

[@splodge57]

Nice job, very helpful. Cheers.😊

[@LewisTucker-rp7kc]

Del, I’ve been watching your videos for years - thanks for keeping us all entertained! You’ve painted lots of stuff over the years, obviously, but have you ever repainted a radiator? I’d like to refresh the one on my speed triple but I’m not sure if there’s anything to watch out for or recommendations? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes I have, check out the playlist on the Triumph Legend project… I flushed and painted the radiator on that one!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great job😊 , would you always change the metal plates too , or can the old ones be reused 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

If you intend to re use them you need to check them for warpage on a sheet of glass with a feeler guage… but for what they cost, why not just replace them

[@derekyoung4469]

Nice, any idea why the 2 thinner clucth plates are in the clucth?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes, the inner one accommodates the spring ring I demonstrated and the outer one accommodates a notch in the pressure plate

[@brendanfleming6584]

Another great DIY Del. I hope you're keeping well. Question - are these customer bikes, your bikes, or ones that then get sold on once a project is complete?

[@Moonfleet41]

Pretty much always my bikes Brendan, i have a few friends in the bike trade who can source them as trade in bikes that need a little work, and i generally sell them on or trade them in for the next project bike..

[@pokepa]

I converted mine to a spring type clutch. The diaphragm type slipped even with new discs.