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RideRedFan
08-29-2008, 08:46 PM
Good evening guys... just got a '85 BR running... runs awesome, low hours, but when in 3rd, 4th and 5th gear, when I kick it down, the engine revs, but the bike really isn't moving any faster. I have adjused the bolt and screw on the side of the engine. Loosen the bolt, turn the screw to "decrease play" until I can just start to feel pressure, then back it off 1/4 turn. Bike shifts like a dream... I think it needs a new clutch pack? Are these hard to do for a good do it yourselfer? I might just hire this one done... how much labor should a decent bike shop charge for just a clutch pack? Is there other things they should do while they are in there? (bearings, clutch springs?) Thanks guys! Jeff in Ohio

Eric250R
08-29-2008, 11:50 PM
No it's not hard, if you can change clutches in anything else then you can change it in your BR. ( and no, before anyone jumps in, it is not the same type of clutch...but it's not hard )