Yamaha R6 Clutch Replacement - 03-05 R6 06-09 R6s

DIY: How to replace the Clutch on a Yamaha YZF-R6
03 - 05 R6
06 - 09 R6s
Done with OEM Parts (same procedure with aftermarket parts)
- (6) Friction Plates: 4FN-16321-00-00 (red color reference tab)
- (2) Friction Plates: 5SL-16321-00-00 (purple color reference tab)
- (7) Pressure Plates: 3J2-16324-00-00
- (1) Pressure Plate: 168-16324-00-00 (thicker than the other 6)
- (6) Clutch Springs: 90501-237L0-00
- Clutch Cover Gasket: 5SL-15461-01-00
Torque reference:
-Pressure Plate Bolts 10mm: 5.8 ft.lbs (8 Nm)
-Clutch Cover Bolts & Cable Bracket Bolts 5mm Hex: 8.7 ft.lbs (12 Nm)
***Important notes***
-Soak the Friction Plates in Fresh Oil for at least a half hour before installing them.
-Do not remove the coolant hose unless you plan on draining the coolant prior.
-Clean off old gasket material (use a razor blade if needed)
-Line the Dot on the pressure plate up with the small Dot on the Clutch Basket
-Arrow on the Clutch Cover (above the shaft arm) should line up with the marking on the arm when the arm is pushed forward by hand (until it stops).
-Some people say you need to drain the oil. Oil was not drained before this install, if the bike has been sitting for a day or 2 it should not make a mess of oil.
Video does not include how to remove/install the Lower Left Fairing (if you can't manage that on your own you shouldn't attempt to do this work)
Disclaimer: I assume no responsibility for you performing this work on your motorcycle.

[@ShadyOne9]

I like to lay my bike on its side sliders (gently) and on empty tank. Gravity helps and it’s a lot less messy when installing clutch plates. Great video!

[@chaoticend27]

Looks like the KZbin’s removed your original video of this one. I’m glad you re uploaded it. This video is extremely helpful.

[@ju190]

Refreshed it because of the music copyright on the last video.

[@markhowlett8070]

Thanks I need to do mine I would have loved to see you do all the adjustments on the cable.

[@HustleHabit]

Excellent video.

[@r6-basher]

Excellent video, very helpful....Thanks!

[@abdiashim]

can you please tell what spring did u use on the rear brake lever for it to return back faster. i have a problem that it retracts very slow now, and this spring would help greatly. by any chance i can buy it somewhere and install just like you did?

[@farshida4652]

Do you have to leave the bike in natural or leave it in first gear to change the clutch kit? Thanks

[@CORZER0]

Amazing video and info, thanks!

[@antonypetitramirez8422]

Hello, I would like to know if the clamp that surrounds the clutch bell should move, have a little pride because the one on my motorcycle has a lot of play and sounds a lot and I think it could be that it moves a lot. R6 2005

[@OneShotKill3r]

Thanks for posting! little addition: I think you're supposed to remove and install the cover bolts in a criss cross pattern.

[@TheGreatEscape77]

Dude! Thats easy! I was worried id have to take the whole bike apart 🤣 noob new bike owner haha

[@abrahamfranco3397]

Sorry, in la yamaha R6 2008, should the metal disc also be placed first and then the friction disc?

[@colin9630]

What's the torque settings or general tightness of the clutch spring bolts though? They will tighten down as much as the spring is compressing. When do you know to stop?

[@zaidbhatti5952]

Did u ever figure this out?? Just snapped a bolt because this dipshit gave that torque spec which is complete bullshit. Or I’m brain dead and missing something obvious...

[@kuntrryboy7078]

Know what would have been nice. Show how the hell to get the park that pulls in the the cover.

[@dannyhernandez7737]

Had a question was wondering i have a 2003 r1 an when you remove the clutch gasket n sator gasket do you use sealer or just put the gaskets on there with nothing?

[@ricofrm954]

Gasket

[@ricofrm954]

You can put gasket sealer after done

[@millikancarrillo6804]

Do you need to leave the transmission in neutral or in gear? Great video btw

[@southsidebasshead5031]

Does anyone know if the clutch from a 06 r6 is compatible with an 04 r6?

[@sendit2873]

some plates are same some are not different stack size

[@Shawn855]

Great video. But a step that was missed: bottom right bolt on clutch cover requires yamaha bond on it. You can identify this bolt by the arrow pointing to it on the clutch cover.

[@jorgeromero1502]

I'm looking at the service manual right now, seems that blue threadlocker works well too

[@AntonioJicquel]

I prefer the old video with Tool music

[@erikweisz299]

Be nice if you didn't skip over important parts. Like putting the cover back on

[@seeuagain5923]

whys my clutch plate moving when im torquing down to spec need help

[@ju190]

Did you try putting it in gear?

[@iamGuapo1]

Did you ever figure out how to get it from moving ?if so how because mines doing the same

[@albertomorales4702]

It means your dots on the pressure plate housing and the clutch boss aren’t lined up

[@ivankotsev6295]

I might be color blind, I don't see my purple disks at all :) all looks the same.. and when I install clutch cover and attach the cable there is no force in the clutch cable, I mean nothing happens when i press the clutch, the clutch cable doesn't perform it's job.

[@chaoticend27]

Who in the name disliked the video?? Perhaps give a reason why so perhaps the author can correct if necessary in order to improve/accommodate... loser... I for one appreciate it as it gives me an idea of what to look for even tho I have a 2010 R6 at least I have brains to view my manual for plate installment order. This is a great guide. Can you make a video on how to replace and adjust a new clutch cable, show how to adjust the play on the clutch lever and be as specific as possible for us newbs?

[@vanceplace1349]

Had a couple questions, do you soak the clutch plates in oil for a 2007 not sure I've seen a couple different videos that said different things

[@chaoticend27]

Vance Place from what I’ve read and seen you can either 1: soak them over night or 2: soak them for about 30mins. Look at it this way. As soon as you refill the oil case the clutch plates will be soaking in there already. I soaked mine for 1-2 hours if that makes you feel more at ease. 🙌🏼

[@Triciaduh]

How much oil would you say you soak them over night in

[@ju190]

Half a quart or so. Enough to submerge the plates.

[@tonypham5491]

@@ju190 hi in the service manual it said to only soak the friction plates in engine oil I’m a little confused Do you soak all the clutch plates and the friction plate or only the friction plates I know when u put oil in it will soak all in oil anyway And do I know why u soak them in oil before installing them ? Thanks

[@brandons9536]

Whole process of this is simple... I know why you didnt show putting it on though.. 😂

[@colin9630]

I wonder if the Barnett Clutch plates are better than OEM?

[@tredogzs]

100% they are NOT. OEM clutch plates are absolutely the BEST especially for racing. What they are is cheaper.

[@chaoticend27]

@J1Nino I have some EBC SRK complete clutch kit but the friction plates did not come color coded or with any color any idea?

[@kandoyzf1654]

Did you ever figure this out Also bought EBC SRK kit and no (Markings)

[@chaoticend27]

@@kandoyzf1654 so I did find out how. The way EBC designed them is to just simply go steel plate then friction plate and so forth. There isn’t a color coordinated way. It’s literally as simple as this video. The last friction plate however should be inserted one tooth over if that makes sense.

[@chaoticend27]

@@kandoyzf1654 I do remember them having notches to help with the install

[@chaoticend27]

@@kandoyzf1654 also make sure you install pressure plate first. This says first is thicker pressure plate. But EBC doesn’t have that. They literally made the install easy so none of the pressure plates should be thicker than the others. Still doesn’t hurt to check which one is thicker. On mine, neither pressure plate was thicker. All I did was go pressure plate then friction plate and so on. The last friction plate should be installed with one tooth over. Follow the notches on the plates.

[@chaoticend27]

@@kandoyzf1654 keep an eye out on how you removed the old clutch kit so you reverse the install with the new kit. That’s what’s important. Look up on KZbin “EBC Brakes Carbon Fiber Clutch Install Honda CRF250R” for more details good luck! It’s easy install

[@blink4art]

I know it's about 3 years old this video, but you should align the dots of the clutch boss and pressure plate housing. And the last friction plate must be rotated one step.

[@nickdemsey7188]

What about the clutch filter? All the old clutch material finds its way to the clutch filter which your suppose to clean up or chance starving your engine of oil.

[@rocknraptor3195]

Dude can't talk!?