Yazoo Clutch Shim Install VS1400

N2rock's alternative to a bike lift--worked great!
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First drop the front footpeg assembly
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You will need to unbolt the brake line bracket
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After dropping the exhaust header, remove the remaining bolts to the clutch cover and stick them into a cardboard diagram to keep track of them
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...because there are many different sizes!

Carefully remove the clutch cover and see if the gasket is reusable
(Don't lose the two locating dowels at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock!)

Remove one clutch bolt at a time
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...and insert a Yazoo clutch shim lubricated with Lubri-Plate (or other white grease) on the end of the clutch bolt
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Then torque the clutch bolts to the proper specification (8-12 N-m, or 71-106 in.-lb.)
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Then reverse the process to reassemble. The clutch is just a wee bit stiffer, but the slippage is GONE! Nothing but pure TORQUE! Be careful downshifting--both N2rock and I lost rear wheel traction when we released the clutch downshifting and the rear wheel grabbed. Don't worry--we'll get used to having TORQUE ON DEMAND again!
Blackbeard

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This Tip Courtesy of Blackbeard & N2Rock from the Cafe

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