Clutch Repair - Yamaha Virago 1000 Restoration Video 21

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In this short video, I show how I replaced the friction plates and springs in the clutch, adjusted the clutch cam and set the free play on the clutch lever.

Clutch plate kit and springs are EBC from FortNine. Virago 1000 clutch is different from the 1100 and none of the parts are interchangeable.

Both engine side covers are back on with new gaskets and fresh oil and a new oil filter with all new o-rings, seals and gaskets. The fasteners are all new polished stainless steel.

If anyone is interested and has access to somewhere that sells metric O-Rings and Oil Seals, the sizes are as follows:

Cam Chain Covers: CS 3.5mm x ID 91mm
Rocker Arm (Valve): CS 3.5mm x ID 61mm
Oil Filter Cover: CS 2.5mm x 55mm ID (hi-temp at the end)
CS 2.0mm x 55mm ID (close to base)
CS 2.25mm x 7mm ID (lower bolt)
Oil Seals: 10 20 6 (left side solenoid)
12 22 5 (left side shifter)
14 25 5 (left side clutch)
14 25 6 (right side crankshaft - hi-temp)

I got my metric o-rings and seals from multiple sources including:

https://www.theoringstore.com/store/ (highly recommended)
https://www.partsnmore.com (full engine seal kit - also highly recommended)
https://www.aliexpress.com (cheapest prices in bulk)