Clutch Removal

[sledaddict73]

I pulled my clutch today in preparation for our trip out west in January. Could someone please comment on whether or not to use anti-seize when replacing the clutch on the shaft? It didn't come off too easily

Thank you!

Daniel

 

[indy_500]

Do NOT put anti-seize on the crankshaft

 

[sledaddict73]

Why not?

I was just curious-a friend has used it for five years-what damage will come from its use? Just wondering-thank you for the reply.

 

[indy_500]

Is this the primary or the secondary? If you put it on the primary, the primary will sit there and spin.

 

[sledaddict73]

It is the clutch with the weights (secondary?)

 

[lotoftoys]

Clutch

If I read you right the clutch with the weights is the primary and bolts to the crank. DO not put anti seeze/grease or anything like that on the bolt.Clean up the bolt and crank it on there.

 

[sledaddict73]

A guy I ride with has put anti-seize on the crank where it slides into the back of the clutch. He was not using it on the bolt itself, nonetheless, it doesn't sound like it should have anti-seize on that either?

 

[indy_500]

A guy I ride with has put anti-seize on the crank where it slides into the back of the clutch. He was not using it on the bolt itself, nonetheless, it doesn't sound like it should have anti-seize on that either?

nope, no anti-seize at all. Primary will sit there and spin on the shaft, BAD idea.

 

[sledhead25]

what would the anti-seize do, lubricate or not allow the clutch to seat on the end of the crank shaft???

 

[indy_500]

what would the anti-seize do, lubricate or not allow the clutch to seat on the end of the crank shaft???

yup, antiseize is a type of lubricant. You don't want that clutch to sit there and spin.

 

[longtrack]

Nothing goes on the end of the Crank or on the female end of the Primary Clutch. Clean it with Starting Fluid to make sure it is oil free.

 

[jccams]

Crankshaft is tapered, the clutch bolt forces the primary on to the taper. You want the crank clean so the clutch does not slip on the crank. In theory once the clutch is torqued you could remove the bolt.

 

[tyeeman]

Key word in jccams post, , TORQUE. Don't just crank on the bolt, torque it to the propper spec.

 

[xfiredude]

some sleds you back off the bolt and re-torque, so check with your brand shop