Both OEM and aftermarket motorcycle parts have their own sets of
advantages and disadvantages. The former may be expensive
compared to the latter however, buyers can be assured of its
quality since they are equivalent to the parts that are already
in the motorcycle when they are purchased. On the other hand,
aftermarket motorcycle parts may be cheaper than the OEM parts.
Moreover, they can be of equal or lesser quality than the
latter.
Whatever motorcycle parts you choose, there is still that degree
of caution and responsibility. Let us take motorcycle clutch as
an example...
The usual problem with a motorcycle clutch is that it drags or
slips. You may be driving confidently then suddenly surrounding
circumstances tell your mind to hit the clutch but it won't work
because it slips? What do you think will result? This is pretty
dangerous since it can spell a terrible crash, bump or worst
loss of life.
To preclude these things to happen, there are several things
that we can do. First, you can drill holes in each friction
plate. Might as well, clean and chamfer the holes and notches
located at the edges of the steel plates. This way they will not
slip without getting caught. Then, replace the rivets on inner
clutch hub liner with nylatron. In order to do this, you have to
remove the hub off the shaft and knock the rivets out. Clean up
the surfaces. After cleaning, put the hub and basket on. Now you
need not worry about your clutch because these things keep the
clutch from dragging and slipping. It will allow its smooth and
accurate release.
If you still have slip problems after assembly, before you crank
the spring tension, you must take out the friction plates and
examine whether there are shiny spots. Friction happens in these
shiny spots. To eliminate them, use emery paper and sand off the
spots then make the plate flat. When all plates are in good and
uniform contact with each other you have a very good chance of
running very light spring pressure without slip. Thus, it
creates a nice easy shifting at your pleasure and safety!
Keep the clutch always in contact that fact alone can save your
ride. Riding worry-free without any apprehensions makes your
ride more exciting and fun!
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