Clutch Release

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Clutch Release

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Question. The release mechanism with the three rollers seemed to be packed with something that was once grease. Got it apart and all cleaned up. I'll probably get a new outer seal before I put it back together. Do I pack it with grease or just grease it up good when I put it back together?. All those pieces are hardened and it seems to me like it would work good even if left dry. I cant recall what I did with RedZone, but the only thing I remember packing was the steering bearings. How do you guys normally treat this section?
I was born with nothing and still have most of it left.

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Re: Clutch Release

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On the 750 that part has three black plastic landing rubbers and if the 550 is the same that may be what rotted down.
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Re: Clutch Release

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The rubbers are still there -- on both sides.
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Re: Clutch Release

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I smothered mine with regular LM grease after cleaning and upon reassembly. It'll move more smoothly once loaded up if greased. Mike
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