Good clear video with clear Instructions. This type of video is always useful as there will be new people to motorcycles and similar vehicles with basket clutches ( plus other mechanisms) and knowing the things to be mindful about certainly helps.
Great video. I'd like to see you work on an older model, say an 87. It's a little bit different. And you explain in detail. Unlike so many other videos. Great job.
Thank you for the comment, I would love to do that, it's a good idea and I don't think there is quite as much information on RUclips about older DRs, the issue is finding one that is not a basket case and for a reasonable price. Used bikes these days are so over priced. I would love to find a 350 as well. At some point the right deal will present itself. Thank you again. Dino
Your video is what I have been looking for my Suzuki 500 artacat is built just like your bayou. So watching your video showed me just what I was about to get into and I feel so much better because it's nothing hard thanks and I liked and subscribed to your channel
I replaced the pedal gear shift shaft and had to removed the clutches so this was helpfull. Those nuts on the clutches were extremely hard to undo. I had to throw everything at it to undo it. Good thing I didn't damage the clutch housing but the nut got a little damage. The rest went well..
It's been my experience, on (abused?) sport bikes, you can have notching in the clutch basket fingers from the friction plate tangs hammering on it. Will definitely making clutch action a little less progressive feeling 👍
Replaced the clutch pack on my klf300 just like you did but when I run the engine there is a ticking noise coming from behind the clutch cover. Any pointers as to what I might have done incorrectly? Your reply appreciated
@@tleonard410 sounds like a high idle issue. The manual states to set the idle as low as possible which is not much help. I would turn the idle down as low as reasonable and see if that helps. Otherwise you may need to open up the side cover and inspect
Could you make a video showing how to adjust the lower screw for the shift lever? I haven't been able to find a good explanation in the manual or online. I bought one of these quads last year and have been fixing it up for trail riding.
In your opinion, if the secondary clutch bearing housing cover had a broken corner at one of the 4 bolt area would it cause my bayou not to go in gear? Also at the primary one of the e ring came off the spring retainer on mine.
Thank you for the question. It is very hard to determine an issue without seeing it on person. Please remember I'm not a mechanic but just a person who likes to tinker. It does sound like the clutch has seen a bit of work over its life, if there are broken covers and missing clips it is possible there is damage deeper in the system. Will it go into gear with the bike turned off?
the primary clutch for these things OEM are insane priced, this looks like an aftermarket which only one i've found is centric, any feedback on oem or aftermarket on that? thanks!
I did use an after-market clutch for the primary clutch for the replacement but found the clutch drum itself was machined wrong and would bind on the shaft when tightened. I measured the thickness of the oem unit, and it was within spec and not overheated, so I gutted all the new clutch shoes and springs and rebuilt the pack. It seems to work well for us. However, our unit gets very little use at our camp. Hope this helps Dino
thank you. I was thinking to do the same thing for light use...just the pads and springs. May try it! i only use mine for getting around property and spraying , nothing heavy duty so maybe i'll have good luck also.
I just noticed a small pin on as I was removing my oil pan on my artacat, 500 I can seem to see we're it belongs I'm changing the primary clutch do you have any idea we're it might go
My bayou has the 1 screw. I still find this very helpful thank you
Lasagna layer of clutch goodness! I literally LOL'd at that one! Love it 🤘🏻😂
Good clear video with clear Instructions. This type of video is always useful as there will be new people to motorcycles and similar vehicles with basket clutches ( plus other mechanisms) and knowing the things to be mindful about certainly helps.
Thanks for the comment Mal, your feedback is always helpful.
Dino
Great video. I'd like to see you work on an older model, say an 87. It's a little bit different. And you explain in detail. Unlike so many other videos. Great job.
Thank you for the comment, I would love to do that, it's a good idea and I don't think there is quite as much information on RUclips about older DRs, the issue is finding one that is not a basket case and for a reasonable price. Used bikes these days are so over priced. I would love to find a 350 as well. At some point the right deal will present itself. Thank you again.
Dino
Great video. Good explanation and warnings. Attention to detail that's the key.
Your video is what I have been looking for my Suzuki 500 artacat is built just like your bayou. So watching your video showed me just what I was about to get into and I feel so much better because it's nothing hard thanks and I liked and subscribed to your channel
Thank you so much, I am glad you found the video helpfully. Thank you for the sub.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed yw
I replaced the pedal gear shift shaft and had to removed the clutches so this was helpfull. Those nuts on the clutches were extremely hard to undo. I had to throw everything at it to undo it. Good thing I didn't damage the clutch housing but the nut got a little damage. The rest went well..
It's been my experience, on (abused?) sport bikes, you can have notching in the clutch basket fingers from the friction plate tangs hammering on it. Will definitely making clutch action a little less progressive feeling 👍
Thanks Eric, that would make a lot of sense for sure. I don't think the old klf400 puts out quite the same HP as your zx7 lol
Good information here
Thank you
Dino
Good video. Im thinking replacing shifter shaft so this does help.
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad you found it usefull
Dino
Replaced the clutch pack on my klf300 just like you did but when I run the engine there is a ticking noise coming from behind the clutch cover. Any pointers as to what I might have done incorrectly? Your reply appreciated
My bayou jumps when put into gear and stalls when brake is applied . How do i know if the idle is too high or if the primary clutch is stuck
@@tleonard410 sounds like a high idle issue. The manual states to set the idle as low as possible which is not much help. I would turn the idle down as low as reasonable and see if that helps. Otherwise you may need to open up the side cover and inspect
Nice I have a 2003 Suzuki 500 artacat....clutch problem same as your mines in oil pan
Excellent Job Sir ...
How about carb rebuilds
I am going to have the bike back for the winter, If I have time I could look at the carb.
Dino
Could you make a video showing how to adjust the lower screw for the shift lever? I haven't been able to find a good explanation in the manual or online. I bought one of these quads last year and have been fixing it up for trail riding.
I can but the quad is not here at the moment, it's at my sister's for the winter.
In your opinion, if the secondary clutch bearing housing cover had a broken corner at one of the 4 bolt area would it cause my bayou not to go in gear?
Also at the primary one of the e ring came off the spring retainer on mine.
Thank you for the question. It is very hard to determine an issue without seeing it on person. Please remember I'm not a mechanic but just a person who likes to tinker. It does sound like the clutch has seen a bit of work over its life, if there are broken covers and missing clips it is possible there is damage deeper in the system. Will it go into gear with the bike turned off?
@@DinosTinkerShed nope,
So does it matter which way it all goes back together like is it certain markings u gotta line up on the engine or the clutches
the primary clutch for these things OEM are insane priced, this looks like an aftermarket which only one i've found is centric, any feedback on oem or aftermarket on that? thanks!
I did use an after-market clutch for the primary clutch for the replacement but found the clutch drum itself was machined wrong and would bind on the shaft when tightened. I measured the thickness of the oem unit, and it was within spec and not overheated, so I gutted all the new clutch shoes and springs and rebuilt the pack. It seems to work well for us. However, our unit gets very little use at our camp.
Hope this helps
Dino
thank you. I was thinking to do the same thing for light use...just the pads and springs. May try it! i only use mine for getting around property and spraying , nothing heavy duty so maybe i'll have good luck also.
I just noticed a small pin on as I was removing my oil pan on my artacat, 500 I can seem to see we're it belongs I'm changing the primary clutch do you have any idea we're it might go
Hmm, I am not familiar with arctic cats at all, it sounds like maybe a dowel pin?
I wish I could be more help, sorry.
Dino
@Dino's Tinker Shed there's not much It should be right it's really small pin like quarter inch
I didn't take anything loose so unless if fell off while pulling case half hopefully when I replace the primary clutch I'll be OK