Clutch Issue

[bd asz]

Lost my clutch last time out and thought it was just a ball and ramp issue "BUT" when putting things back together, my push rod slides in and hits nothing? Even with the Ball and ramp cover plate removed, the push rod will slide in all the way to the threads and not hit anything? What Happened?
Any suggestions or advice before I tear this thing apart?
Thank you
Dan

 

[pknowles]

Throw out bearing shot?

 

[Mr. Wright]

Yup, throw out bearing. Check your clutch basket while you're in there.

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

Yeah, when my throw out bearing went it took the clutch with it.

Bandit Machine Works makes a nice replacement setup for BDM if you need to replace everything.

 

[bd asz]

You guys were right--throw-out bearing. Ordered a new one from Baker for $7. Also ordered a new push rod just for the heck of it. Actually, they had everything including new gaskets--thank you guy for the advice--this was the best possible scenario.

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

You guys were right--throw-out bearing. Ordered a new one from Baker for $7. Also ordered a new push rod just for the heck of it. Actually, they had everything including new gaskets--thank you guy for the advice--this was the best possible scenario.

Did you check the clutch hub nut?

 

[bd asz]

Check, running like a champ—thank you

 

[bd asz]

Yup, throw out bearing. Check your clutch basket while you're in there.

Checked the clutch basket, cleaned everything with spray break cleaner in the primary. Re oiled my clutch plate, took out a couple of spring spacers and made the clutch much easier to pull. Bike runs great—thank you.

 

[bd asz]

Yeah, when my throw out bearing went it took the clutch with it.

Bandit Machine Works makes a nice replacement setup for BDM if you need to replace everything.

Yep, turns out I have the Bandit clutch, clutch plate we’re all in great shape, cleaned the entire primary with spray break cleaner, re oiled each plate prior to install, removed a couple of spring spacer which were putting added pressure on the clutch. Now my clutch is easier to pull and the bike runs great. Thank you.