Yamaha XP500 - Checking the Clutch Springs and Clutch Damper Springs; Checking the Clutch Housing

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ENG
CLUTCH
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS AND
CLUTCH DAMPER SPRINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
clutch springs.
1. Check:
• clutch spring
Damage → Replace the clutch springs as a
set.
2. Measure:
• clutch spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace the clutch
spring.
Clutch spring limit
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
3. Measure:
• clutch damper spring 1 b
Out of specification → Replace the clutch
damper spring 1.
Clutch damper spring 1 limit
2.90 mm (0.11 in)
4. Measure:
• clutch damper spring 2 c
Out of specification → Replace the clutch
damper spring 2.
Clutch damper spring 2 limit
4.40 mm (0.17 in)
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING
1. Check:
• clutch housing dogs
Damage/pitting/wear → Deburr the clutch
housing dogs or replace the clutch housing.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch housing dogs will cause
erratic clutch operation.