chopperT
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My new to me 2000 1150GS (40000km) was flaring under high load in 5th/6th gear, between 5-6000rpm. I figured it wasn't going to get better so pulled the trans and checked the clutch. It's all dry, 6.1mm thickness on the friction plate, and the pressure plates still show original machining marks, so not worn. However they are very polished, glazed even. The friction disc looks glazed too.
I'm thinking that rather than having been given a hard time the clutch was nursed/slipped a little a lot, if you see what I mean. Anyone seen this before?
Anyway, new friction plate and spring on the way, and I'll give the solid plates a light glass bead to bring them up.
I'm very glad I disregarded the Haynes manual and just followed my nose. It was a lot less work!
I'm thinking that rather than having been given a hard time the clutch was nursed/slipped a little a lot, if you see what I mean. Anyone seen this before?
Anyway, new friction plate and spring on the way, and I'll give the solid plates a light glass bead to bring them up.
I'm very glad I disregarded the Haynes manual and just followed my nose. It was a lot less work!