jimmyt Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hi got a 2006 4RT not had it long clutch feels like it needs a good clean. Any tips for taken the clutch apart and cleaning the plates or is it much the same as say a Beta set up. Cheers for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell smart Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 I would put in new hydraulic fluid on the clutch system first if u have not yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 I am not exactly clear what you mean by " feels like it needs a good clean " but there are only a few moving parts so here is a rundown of what is possible: 1) remove the lever,clean all pivot points, lube and reassemble. 2) Bleed the hydraulic system as suggested by Maxwell Smart. 3) Clean the friction plates inside the clutch. Remove the side cover, remove the 6 screws and take out the pressure plate, steel plates and the discs with friction material. Clean thoroughly, lube with transmission oil and reassemble in the same sequence of disassembly. Probably a good idea to change the transmission fluid while you are in there. Make sure you know what fluid you plan to use before taking things apart. Montesa recommends a special oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 It does, but at £25 a litre the ever careful trials guys looks for an alternative. I have settled on Rock Oil light as my choice. Plenty of threads in the past discussing this matter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Nebulous said: I have the Apico metal dimpled plates with Elf HTX740syn. Very smooth and progressive. A real clutch , not an on/off switch. That is the correct answer coming from the guy with issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz12349 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 5/18/2018 at 4:56 PM, jimmyt said: Hi got a 2006 4RT not had it long clutch feels like it needs a good clean. Any tips for taken the clutch apart and cleaning the plates or is it much the same as say a Beta set up. Cheers for any info The whole basket takes out so it's a simple process. Recently done mine as I had to change the kickstart return spring (along with a complete rebuild of the bike, thread/pics coming soon). Make sure the area you're working in is clean. Lay it down on a clean towel and go through the plates one by one. Insect/clean etc. I'd recommend the dimpled clutch plate set and using the recommended Elf gear oil. When you put it back together make sure to use a new gasket and make sure the surface area is clean and flush before fitting. Check the seal on the master cylinder too and make sure that's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz12349 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 21 hours ago, Nebulous said: I have the Apico metal dimpled plates with Elf HTX740syn. Very smooth and progressive. A real clutch , not an on/off switch. This is all the mont needs to fix the clutch problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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