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If the plates (all of them, fiber and metal) were not soaked in oil before installation, they very well could have glazed in that amount of time.

If they are not too far gone, taking them out and lapping them to remove the glaze can often save them.

Contact the P.O. and find out how the procedure was done. I suspect he didn't pre-soak them and you paid for a new clutch that was buggered from the start.

Either way, the clutch needs to opened up and fixed. A simple oil change won't get it.

BuzZz wrote: If they are not too far gone, taking them out and lapping them to remove the glaze can often save them.

More than a few people have told me Scotchbrite pads are perfect for this.

Scotchbrite does work well.

The best way is to get a piece of glass(flattest, easiest to obtain surface for most folks) lay a piece of emery paper on it and use that to lap the plates on both sides. You want to make figure 8's with the plate, and change where you are applying pressure to the plate with your fingers every few moves. This will ensure you don't remove more material in the areas your applying pressure with your digits than the rest of the plate, keeping it as flat and true as possible. Make SURE you soak the plates in the oil you plan on using before putting it back together.

I have dropped glazed plates in the sand and used that to scuff them up before. It works well enough to make the last moto of the day in a pinch. Just be sure to clean the sand off them before re-installation.

Of course, that last method is an emergency measure and should be a last resort to get you home if needed.

BuzZz wrote:Scotchbrite does work well.

The best way is to get a piece of glass(flattest, easiest to obtain surface for most folks) lay a piece of emery paper on it and use that to lap the plates on both sides. You want to make figure 8's with the plate, and change where you are applying pressure to the plate with your fingers every few moves. This will ensure you don't remove more material in the areas your applying pressure with your digits than the rest of the plate, keeping it as flat and true as possible. Make SURE you soak the plates in the oil you plan on using before putting it back together.

I have dropped glazed plates in the sand and used that to scuff them up before. It works well enough to make the last moto of the day in a pinch. Just be sure to clean the sand off them before re-installation.

Of course, that last method is an emergency measure and should be a last resort to get you home if needed.

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Shorts wrote:

BuzZz wrote:Scotchbrite does work well.

The best way is to get a piece of glass(flattest, easiest to obtain surface for most folks) lay a piece of emery paper on it and use that to lap the plates on both sides. You want to make figure 8's with the plate, and change where you are applying pressure to the plate with your fingers every few moves. This will ensure you don't remove more material in the areas your applying pressure with your digits than the rest of the plate, keeping it as flat and true as possible. Make SURE you soak the plates in the oil you plan on using before putting it back together.

I have dropped glazed plates in the sand and used that to scuff them up before. It works well enough to make the last moto of the day in a pinch. Just be sure to clean the sand off them before re-installation.

Of course, that last method is an emergency measure and should be a last resort to get you home if needed.

You are a knowledge fountain. You have a plethora.

Someone's been bustin' out their dictionary.