A couple of clutch questions

[dorkburger]

851150es 20k miles.

The search for my engine rattle led me to the clutch. Loose nut. I plan to get one from APE as generally recommended here. Is locktite recommend upon reinstalling? The manual makes no mention.
At first glance everyting looks clean and nice, but I plan to at least pull the plates later and have a good look. Anything I should be on the lookout for?
The fiber plates and springs (slightly heavier) were replaced when I bought the bike in 99 (1200 miles on it) due to the originals being petrified. Ive had no clutch problems since.

Thanks.

[ShadowFocus603]

Only thing I can suggest is check the grooves in the clutch basket for wear.

[dorkburger]

Thanks. Did some forum searching under "clutch".....Seems I need to also check the backing plate, backing plate springs, and the rivets.
Anything else?

[dorkburger]

good news / bad news

Good- I removed the clutch assembly and it looks great- the surface that the plates ride on show minimal wear, just polished a bit really. Springs are tight, and the rivets are good.

Bad- the oil pump gear and washer behind it got hammered. Could this be caused by the loose nut? Also, the rubber button behind the clutch basket was gone as well.

This bearing got dinged up a bit as well. The shaft still spins easily and smoothly. Is this damaged beyond use?
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The pump gear bearing no longer spins easily, nor will the bearing slip out.


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