Clutch Basket Needle Bearing
April 23, 2008 at 1:47 pm | Bike | No comment
Wow, another post named after a bike part.
I checked out the chain tensioner, seems to be working fine, so I reckon that it probably failed previously but the lazy bastard that replaced it didn’t bother to replace the guides.
My current theory is the clutch-basket needle-bearings
I’ve taken the clutch cover off again (as I’d put it back while deciding what to do), which happily took only half an hour instead of the 3 hours it took the first time.
Taken the main clutch plate off and just need to get the basket off now (which requires a special tool).
Once I’ve done that I can inspect the needle bearings and see if they’re damaged (I’ve ordered the replacement parts anyway).
Then I can get it back together, put some oil in it and see if it’s actually cured the squeal.
Eta on the parts is tomorrow or the day after (same with the tool).
Hopefully it should be all sorted by the weekend!
But.. I’ve rebooked my ferry for the 4th of May anyway, as I have plenty of time and I really don’t want to leave in a rush.
When you rush, you make mistakes and I just can’t afford to at this point!