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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I think I posted this in the wrong spot earlier, so I am posting it here. I have a 883C and I lost all pull or tension it my clutch so it was basically dead. I tried readjusting it and it became harder then heck to pull it back. I took off the primary and found what looks like a bearing ring that was grinded in some spots and missin the bearing ***** (if it has them in it). Its like the clutch is not grabbing and when I try to put it in first gear in jumps forward and dies. Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Ball bearings, sounds like the ball and ramp assembly. That would also explain the symptoms you mentioned with the clutch. It's pretty easy to replace, and shouldn't be very expensive.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Do you know what needs to be replaced?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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It's called the ball and ramp assembly. I would also recommend getting the Service Manual.
 
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Yes, Im doing that as we speak, from ebay!
 
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You will need snap ring pliers if additionally to the ***** the throwout bearing behind it is shot.
 
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Ya, the bearing ring behind it is a little bit grinded in some spots. And has no ***** inside the little spots...
 
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And has no ***** inside the little spots...
You gotta have *****!
 
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