Time to replace the clutch... Suggestions?

[Cipher]

cables most often die slow stretchy stretchy single strand at a time failure till its all just too much.
A slippery new cable is a stunning thing even in a scenario without any horrible things happening.

Also no need to get into the cases. OEM manual AHEM OEM! will have the correct specs for testing all the perishable components of the system I think theres a basscliff website somewhere.

[phydeauxmutt]

OEM manual AHEM OEM! will have the correct specs for testing all the perishable components of the system ...

Nope. He has already expressed disdain for OEM and prefers aftermarket.

[cowboyup3371]

Honestly I've had more issues with OEM pieces than aftermarket on this bike. From failed stators to other tidbits. And the less I can rely on OEM the better. Some of the parts are drying up, or over priced and to rely on that isn't something I'd like if I can find aftermarket that is just as good if not better.

Even my electric is a stripped down and simplified setup with moto-gadget and lipo battery. Just so I could get away from that cluttered mess.

I haven't ignored the suggestions, just chose to go a different route. When I started this thread I was looking mainly for brands that you guys had been using to swap things out and what would be better (again, not uncommon for people to be ditching oem products from this old of a bike).

Appreciate the feedback, I'll keep it in mind.

I don't know why you think there are issues buying OEM parts; I haven't had a single problem in 7 years for the important stuff like filters, gaskets, brake parts, hoses, etc.

[Rob S.]

I don't know why you think there are issues buying OEM parts; I haven't had a single problem in 7 years for the important stuff like filters, gaskets, brake parts, hoses, etc.

Neither have I (6 years). But I have wondered, "When were these made? Where have they been sitting all these years?"

[alkswheetinjur]

PERSONALLY, I would just do the springs at first. Easy, cheap job, an hour tops. Chances are it will fix it. You don't even have to drop the oil to do it. If it doesn't fix it, it is easy to go in again to do the rest. Buuuut... since it seems you are using a mechanic....cost must not be an issue. If you are doing the plates, I would go for oem over aftermarket, regardless of cost.

I am waiting on a set of springs in the mail. How do you change them without draining the oil?

[Grimly]

I am waiting on a set of springs in the mail. How do you change them without draining the oil?

Steve and others have done this, so wait for confirmation. I suspect the sidestand may give enough lean-over to get the oil level beneath the lower clutch casing edge. If not, running the bike up on a set of 1" thick short planks and using the sidestand almost certainly will accomplish that.
I'd just be careful not to go too far over.
On the other side, last time I did a quick replacement of a stator, I simply leaned the bike to the right against a door pillar and took the stator casing off, without draining the oil, so same principle.