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Normal.

New pads wil be crap untill you have bedded them in. Make sure read disk is not glazed over.

Spray paint to install and wire em on. Never ever have em slip in either enduro or trials. I use Renthal mediums.

Errrrr. Call the dealer? It's brand new.

Only if you have a fire extinguisher for a Gas Gas.

Not if you have ridden with a gas gas clutch there's not. lol

should unbolt it.

Right, I am glad to report that my clutch is absolutely perfect! Glenn.

Doh. Didnt think of that. Thanks. Glenn

lol

If not a bad score and the rest of bore is nice then you will probably get away with an emery paper hand hone. Dont go mad just a light rub to ensure nothing is protruding. It will probably be fine. If budget is no consideration the have it reconditioned. You know its good for years then.

I have a 241 with a very nice condition original white paint job with, as mentioned, graphics applied. So yes, they are paintable. If yours has been rubbed down too much in the past maybe it lost whatever barrier coat was applied. So be carefull. Dont assume it will work.

Right. Heres what I did. I lapped the friction pates on a sheet of fine emery paper with oil on a nice surface table. Took it 9.75 mm or there abouts measured with a digital vernier. Reinstalled the clutch putting the fingers upside down. Installed a new pair of slave o rings. Reasembled the whole lot, Back bled the clutch, readjusted the lever and bingo. Nice light and seemingly smooth clutch. I will stick with the ATF since that is what swelled the plates. Just incase they shrink again with a light gear oil. lol. dunno if that is likely or not but why take the risk. I have a trial on Sunday so fingers crossed she will work nice. Thanks for all the advice and input. BTW there is a youtube video of a chap doing as I did online, He does a txt 125. Same clutch. When you look at the clutch design which only has three friction plates it does seem very minimal and finger design and diaphram spring. I can see why it is so critical to have it set up perfectly to achieve a light pull. Probably high maintanence compared to a more conventional clutch but super light feel, smooth action and lightweight in design. Very nice little unit. Christ knows what those stupid clutch pressure plate bolts are, apart from a pain in the a***. Why not use little 8mm head bolts or allen head jobbies. So back to a nice one finger clutch. if it dont work on the trial I will just buy a new S3 pack and have done with it.

So, to set the pack thickness I can lap the friction plates? I also seem to have wear on the fingers, looking at them I can install em the otherway up and they will work as new. Correct? Loving the advice chaps.

Hi, old thread I know. My 2013 clutch has gone stiff to use. I just pulled it apart and the stack measures 10mm exactly according to my vernier. Sounds like that is too big? How can a clutch grow? You would assume it would get smaller with wear? Incorrect oil? Latest I used was ATF. Its a standard clutch set. A youTube video shows a guy lapping his friction plates to bring the stack to within tollerance. Good idea? I have acces to a surface table.

If Danny Kent cant get a mention then I am afraid trials girls have no chance. Too many poncey footballers and F1 chavs to be covered in fake praise.

Nice one, if it goes...ride it! Shame to drag it out for one event. Why not ride it regular?

Just buy a nice new one. They never straighten quite right.

Welcome to the sport. I have diped in and out of trials most of my life while I have also ridden MX and enduro. Trials is the cheapest and most freindly of them all. It's all I do now. Enjoy!

Lovin em both!

Indeed.

Yup even warm and with the clutch pulled in....

Normal, my Gasser dont move if in gear.

Dont buy MX boots. They are just that, MX boots. Different animal.

I stuck a tube in my 05 rear wheel and ran a tubeless IRC with absolutley no problems at all. As long as it pops on to the rim properly I can see no reason for it slip any more than if it had no tube. It is still a bloody tight fit. Only my humble opinion/experiencee.