Hey yall! I'm having a hard time finding a new gasket and a Barnett conversion kit for my 02. Does anybody have a link or know of a site where I can purchase these?
Search gasket: 5VN-15451-00-00
TIP: Take all the time needed to gently remove every tiny trace of the old gasket without scratching or gouging the metal, this is critical. Dab lithium grease to hold gasket in place on the pins for reassembly. Use a dab on the push(pull) lever bearing to hold it in proper alignment. Then the side cover installs easier. Just go easy.
Search: Barnett SR2 / 511-90-10002 clutch pp and spring assembly (gold springs). Optionally you can get very firm green springs or very very firm red springs. Plus consider a Barnett teflon lined clutch cable kit. Call Barnett for help on part number they are nice folks.
Guys.. i am new to the rswarrior.. i have a 2003 RSW with about 48K on it and in the last 4k i have noticed that when i open the throttle, it revs high and doesn't seems to move faster.. sign of slipping clutch.
I have ordered Barnett Conversion kit 511-90-10002 and green springs as a secondary option. My concern is that do i orser new friction plates and Steel plates or use the existing ones? Since everything is already open, do i just get new clutch plates?
QUESTION:
1.Do i order OEM plates or any other brand?
2.Do i use the gold springs that come with the Barnett conversion kit or use the green ones if they are better for the life of the plates?
3.anyone in the Toronto Canada area that has done this MOD?
4. Any good write up on the forums about the process and tip i need to follow?
I hate the slipping of the clutch. Otherwise, I love my RSW 😍.
Search for 2-3 full plate mod. It has a good write up.
Most likely your frictions and steels will be fine. Yamaha OEM frictions are the best for the bike.
I did the 3 full plate mod and the barnett's and I went with all new frictions since I didnt want to mix new and used ones. But that was probably unnecessary.
I was wondering if the current frictions were ok cause i habe been slipping for ovet 4000Km. Not sure if damaged them at all. I have no issue punching gears.... Only, the slipping when i really open the throttle or do an immediate throttle in 2nd hear and up.
I’m hoping to do the same.
I ordered up Barnett’s clutch plate and got it in two days.
I ordered up new OEM steels off of eBay and get them in three days.
However, I ordered up a full set of the full friction plates and a gasket from Boats.net 9 days ago and they are not here.
I’m not sure what’s going on down there with them cuzz in the past, they’ve been really good at shipping stuff pretty quickly.
I called them and I was #101 on the queue hold list so I sent them an email.
arrrrg... want to get this done before the weekend
Hey.. which plates did you order? OEM Yamaha or something else? I need to get this done as soon as possible.. i am not enjoying the bike with the throttle open...lol
Btw, for the 2-3 plate mod. are you just order ordering a full friction plate instead of the half Friction plate?
It might be unnecessary but might as well since you have it all apart.
Peace of mind I reckon, knowing that all of it is brand new.
I’m doing the 3 plate mod as well.
All new OEM steels and plates.
She outta jump out of the hole like dropping a frog in a pot of boiling water
and if your belt is in poor shape you'll soon find out. Ask me how I know...
Boats.net is usually pretty good but I've waited as many as 10 days to get stuff from them because they use UPS mail innovations where UPS has the Postal Service do the last mile delivery. And that's only shipping Atlanta to Boston. West coast would be worse.
Some go Barnett for the better low-friction lining, some go Yami its all good. If your current cable is wearing then the stronger SR2 spring weight may tip the balance toward cable failure. Only you can know!!
Guys.. just did the mod last night.. i decided to do the 2 plate mod and install the barnett SR-2 KIT... LET ME TELL YOU. What a day and night difference in the actual performance of the bike.. Thanks everyone for the input.. due to covid.. it was pain to get my hands on all my parts.. but finally got them 3 days ago. No more slippage and bike responds really nice. Listed below are the pics:
Honeslty.. this is worth every penny spent on this mod.. The 2 plate MOD makes a huge difference in the clutch grab and the pressure plate ( gold springs) makes the bike more responsive and zero slippage.
Also i tried and used the 20w40 Amsoil synthetic oil V-TWIN and KN filter. Feels like a complete different bike. I have the green springs as well but going to try the gold before making my clutch anymore stiffer.
Parts used are below:
This is the OEM PLATES USED:
This is the Gasket ( my original one was fine but better to order in case its needed):
This is the BARNETT Plate I used. The SR-2 (PURPLE color with gold springs):
And this is the oil and filter I upgraded to:
If you are using stock pressure plate.. this is a must upgrade to the BARNETT SR-2.
You will notice a day and night difference.
Thanks everyone for your input, if anyone need any guidence to how to go about or order the parts in Canada. I will be happy to help.cheers!!
I ordered my OEM PLATES from local dealers in canada if ur in the U.S..there are tons of motorcycle shops that can order the OEM friction plates. For the BARNETT pressure plate kit.. I used EBAY and the link below. Good luck with the mod. You would love it:
Clutch Spring Conversion Kit. Clutch kits, discs and springs available for models listed. Spring sets are heavy-duty or standard; correct quantity included for each model listed. 1986 Yamaha Vmax 1200.
I’ll make this short and to the point so it’s easy to follow lol. Tools needed- Open end wrench (almost any size) 5mm Allen/hex wrench. Ratchet. 10mm socket. Torque wrench (preferably to read inch pounds but foot pounds will work) Gasket scraper (a razor works) Rags Drip pan (optional) For...
I agree, I also just did this mod a couple of weeks ago, no more slippage. I only did the Barnett pressure plate though. I was going to do the 2 plate mod but after waiting 2 weeks to receive my parts they only sent 1 friction plate instead of 2, I was impatient and eager to ride so I just installed the pressure plate. That alone is a night and day difference in the bike! 👍
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