How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by micpec » Thu May 06, 2010 7:29 pm

Good vid! That looks so simple. So far I did not need to perform this clutch replacement, but it is handy to watch it and thanks for this leason. :peace:
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by CMSMJ1 » Fri May 21, 2010 6:55 pm

I did 2 clutches recently and it is a simple job at the end of the day.

Good vid though, nice to have a look see if you have never seen the wonders of clutches!!
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Sligeach » Sat May 22, 2010 8:09 pm

you said it. it does seem a little daunting just looking at the tiny pics in black and white from the haynes, so a bit of colour and commentary from a paddy goes a long way :peace:

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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by terryvxr8 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:31 am

Brilliant guide. Does anyone know if this is the same as the nc24, Thanks again.. ;)

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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Neosophist » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:32 pm

NC24 is easier as it has not slipper clutch.

Remove clutch cover.

Remove 4 x shouldered bolts and springs.

Front comes off along with the plates and the steels.

The last plate is a spring washer, make sure it's in the right way.

EBC (from wemoto) do a heavy duty clutch spring set thats well worth a buy, i've had a couple of motors with weak springs.
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by superlite » Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:06 am

Neosophist wrote:EBC (from wemoto) do a heavy duty clutch spring set thats well worth a buy, i've had a couple of motors with weak springs.
Out of curiosity, can you add an extra spring to NC21/24 as per NC30 to stiffen it up a bit? I'm guessing not if they only use one spring?
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Sligeach » Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:14 am

the 24 has coil springs unlike the 30 with diaphragm springs, so to stiffen things up you'd have to replace all springs
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Lope » Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:51 pm

is it possible to use NC30 slipper components in a NC24?
I have to be quite accurate rev-matching while gearing down before corners. Are slippers for lazy people? :)

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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Neosophist » Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:47 pm

The outer basket is the same on both bikes so I don't see why you couldn't transplant the middle out of the 30.

Although the NC30 clutch isn't like modern bike slipper clutches, unless you have componenets knocking around to do it I wouldn't bother.

Slipper clutch isn't substituion for good riding technique.

If it's becomming an issue maybe your riding too fast for the road?
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Re: How to Video: Replace Clutch Plates (NC30)

Post by Neosophist » Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:48 pm

superlite wrote:
Neosophist wrote:EBC (from wemoto) do a heavy duty clutch spring set thats well worth a buy, i've had a couple of motors with weak springs.
Out of curiosity, can you add an extra spring to NC21/24 as per NC30 to stiffen it up a bit? I'm guessing not if they only use one spring?
They use 4 coil springs.. EBC do a heavy duty set for pennies that are stiff as a corpse. Great springs if you have a strong hand.. if not you'll get one using them.. clutch is strong enough to pull a caravan
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