Clutch Release - Over my Head

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Tristan530
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Clutch Release - Over my Head

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In my efforts to remove all the engine cases on my GT550 to polish them up, long story short, I opened up the clutch release compartment. All this stuff - https://www.ebay.com/itm/125333840527?f ... Swnt1ijtOk

Inside the compartment was what appears to me a combination of crusty, dried old grease and some gelatinous greases but mixed with dirt/sand. I cleaned everything out but was grease supposed to be in there in the first place? Or could there have been a leaked from a seal that allowed the oil/fuel from the crankcase to seep in?

Should I put fresh grease thorough the compartment and between all the pieces and any tips when putting things back together? How do I know how far in to screw in the slotted bolt that's in the middle before tightening everything with the nut?
1970 Yamaha XS650
1976 Suzuki GT550
1982 Honda CX500T
1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro
2000 Moto Guzzi V11
2003 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW K1300GT
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Re: Clutch Release - Over my Head

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BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more

Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Tristan530
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Re: Clutch Release - Over my Head

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jabcb wrote: Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:58 pm see the GT550 shop manual: https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/mraxl_ ... /index.php
Thank you, jabcb. I started with the shop manual but didn't find any guidance. Maybe I missed it? Reviewing again.
1970 Yamaha XS650
1976 Suzuki GT550
1982 Honda CX500T
1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro
2000 Moto Guzzi V11
2003 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW K1300GT
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Re: Clutch Release - Over my Head

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See "engine removal" section, page 31.
BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more

Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
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