Primary Clutch

[lotoftoys]

I have 1998 ZR500 and the primary clutch needs work or should be replaced. I have not rebuilt a clutch ever and was wondering if it is possible to order a clutch stock calibrated for the sled?Plug and play I guess you could say.

 

[jim_golding]

You can buy a "blank" clutch and transfer your weights and spring over to it. Or you can order one that is already calibrated for the sled but that will be more $$. You are looking at $300-$400 installed using your own weights and spring, if the dealer is not gouging you. I had a clutch and spring installed with my old weights for $350 a few years ago at TA Motorsports.

 

[mezz]

Being a 1998, at the very least, it will require new pins & bushings. This model sled should have these done every season. The high rev's generated wear these quicker than your average.. Check it out good now, it could cost you a lot later & be a major inconvenience.-Mezz

 

[xcr440]

Being a 1998, at the very least, it will require new pins & bushings. This model sled should have these done every season. The high rev's generated wear these quicker than your average.. Check it out good now, it could cost you a lot later & be a major inconvenience.-Mezz

I was going to say, even the weights can wear where the pin goes through them, don't just put them on a "newer" clutch thinking they are good without a good inspection.

 

[ezra]

check with country cat they have allot of new salvage stuff I got a uncalibrated clutch for a neighbors sled I was working on recently for under 240 shipped.I am sure you could get a set up clutch for around 3.

 

[lotoftoys]

Thanks erza. I think that may be the way I go. I have two 1998 500,s and a 2000. Like I said I have never done clutch work myself so if C. Cat can fix me up I still may try to do the shot clutch in my shop and keep it around for a spare. All of these ZR,s have less than 3000 miles on them so spending 400-500 to keep them rolling is not the issue I guess. Time to pick up some specialized tools. Thanks for the help erza.

 

[ezra]

you could also call this guy Indy specialty at 612 445 7745.I have had a clutch rebuilt from him and one resurfaced after I blew a belt over a hondo and still climbing mashed the alloy when it slammed shut .and allot of buds have there race clutches balanced there good work never felt cheated on price what else can you ask for.he is a cat/poo guy.at minn good place for advice

 

[lotoftoys]

Thanks erza. I like that idea. I can pull it out, ship it and re-install. The only problem with it is that the clutch will not spring open quite enough to "kick out" the belt all of the time. Thanks for all off the help!