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Offline Bitten

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RM465 clutch questions
« on: March 24, 2011, 03:48:12 PM »
Hi all,

I am just getting into the restoration 'addiction' and have started my first project on a recently purchased 'new' toy I received from the US which has turned out to be a bit less than the prime example of an RM that the seller made out! I was told that there wasn't much more to do and was going to Heaven on the weekend but once I got it it was obvious that Heaven will need to wait. At every turn something needs doing, falls off or leaks. Not to mention 30 years of grit and grime.

I have been working on the rolling chassis and whilst waiting for powdercoating and other parts, thought I would start on the engine, enough intro....

Q1-  The clutch basket has some perfectly formed indents (< 1mm) on one side of each finger caused by the friction plate , this is obviously wear but is that likely to cause major dramas down the track. I have started the bike when I first took delivery but have not had a chance for any real riding on it.

Q2- If it is likely to cause grief any tips on sourcing a new clutch basket new or in better condition

Q3- Are there are any suppliers locally that I can source a set of friction plates from? I have sourced some various parts from Vintage Suzuki, Alpha sports and Bike bandit in the past few weeks but the cheapest price I can get for a set of 8 plates & springs plus freight is $250 which seems exorbitant. Happy to get aftermarket versions

Thanks in advance as there may be a few questions coming through in the next few weeks / months!

Bitten

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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2011, 05:49:19 PM »
Gday Bitten,the good news with your resto project is RM 465 parts are in plentiful supply on Evil Bay.
I reckon a clutch kit such as below will do.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-RM465-RM-465-EBC-Clutch-Plates-81-82-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b898efe0QQitemZ170600755168QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
New clutch baskets (NOS) might be a struggle,I would try Evilbay for a good second hand one.
Good luck with your resto mate.
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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2011, 06:04:16 PM »
G'day Bitten, the clutch hub wear is pretty normal and long term the biggest issue you will face is the clutch may become a little 'grabby'. You could file most of the indents out and this will help smooth the take up when being released. < 1mm isn't what I'd consider bad ;) the clutch friction plates of which there are 8 are the same as listed below. Ebay is the place to get them cheap. I recently scored a couple of sets from Borneo for my TM/RM125's (7 plates in each) for a mere $12 a set and $8 postage. I highly doubt you will find anything cheap locally as genuine list price is around $18 per plate ;) Cheers



Part # = 21441-40402
Part Description = PLATE,CLUTCH DRIVE
Model Count = 44
DR250D 1983 250 DR250 DUAL PURPOSE
DR250SZ 1982 250 DR250S DUAL PURPOSE
DR250Z 1982 250 DR250 DUAL PURPOSE
DR400T 1980 400 DR400 DUAL PURPOSE
GN250D 1983 250 GN250 STREET
GN250F 1985 250 GN250 STREET
GN250Z 1982 250 GN250 STREET
GN400LT 1980 400 GN400L STREET
GN400TX 1981 400 GN400T STREET
GN400TZ 1982 400 GN400T STREET
GS450ET 1980 448 GS450E STREET
GS450EX 1981 448 GS450E STREET
GS450EZ 1982 448 GS450E STREET
GS450EZ2 1982 1/2 448 GS450E STREET
GS450LD 1983 448 GS450L STREET
GS450LF 1985 448 GS450L STREET
GS450LG 1986 448 GS450L STREET
GS450LT 1980 448 GS450L STREET
GS450LX 1981 448 GS450L STREET
GS450LZ 1982 448 GS450L STREET
GS450TXD 1983 448 GS450TX STREET
GS450TX 1981 448 GS450T STREET
GS450TZ 1982 448 GS450T STREET
PE250T 1980 246 PE250 DUAL PURPOSE
PE250X 1981 246 PE250 DUAL PURPOSE
PE400T 1980 397 PE400 DUAL PURPOSE
PE400X 1981 397 PE400 DUAL PURPOSE
RM250D 1983 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250E 1984 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250F 1985 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250-N 1979 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250-T 1980 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250-X 1981 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM250Z 1982 246 RM250 OFF ROAD
RM400N 1979 417 RM400 OFF ROAD
RM400T 1980 417 RM400 OFF ROAD
RM465X 1981 465 RM465 OFF ROAD
RM465Z 1982 465 RM465 OFF ROAD
RM500D 1983 492 RM500 OFF ROAD
RM500E 1984 492 RM500 OFF ROAD
RS250T 1980 250 RS250 DUAL SPORT
RS250X 1981 250 RS250 DUAL SPORT
SP400T 1980 400 SP400 DUAL SPORT
X5214F UK UK X5214F UK


The kit that Suzuki43 just put up works out around $81 all up delivered to your door..not a bad price at all ;)
« Last Edit: March 24, 2011, 06:07:06 PM by Doc »
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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2011, 07:38:02 PM »
Thanks guys.... another happy forum customer!

Just ordered them in thanks #47 and Doc much appreciated
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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2011, 10:10:52 PM »
oops #43!

Cheers B
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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
Doc,
How long did it take to type that post :o :o
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Re: RM465 clutch questions
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 09:24:07 PM »
 :D less than a minute Evo..copy and paste ;)
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