Clutch upgrade

[Donny]

Hi all, sorry for highjacking your topic, but I had a very similar issue with squeaking noise coming from the clutch when accelerating, especially in a first and second gears. I took the clutch cover off and when I removed the lifter peace I noticed that the Needle bearing had been wearing into the Thrust washer. The Thrust washer was so badly worn that it was nearly reduced to half its original thickness. I will upload pictures tomorrow. My question is, as my my Rocket 3 is 2006 Classic and I want to upgrade to T1172023 lifter peace do I need to change my pressure plate as well or just buy new lifter peace and No18 Bearing, pressure plate? Also, do I need any other upgrades? By the way Ive Barnett's clutch and springs fitted about 5 years ago.
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Good job finding and catching the prob before too late.

Yeah you'll need a the new pullrod/lifter piece, pressure plate, pressure plate bearing and the wavy washer.
Might as well get a new lifter arm while at it.

Only other thing whil in there is 50mm long spring tower bolts to replace the 5 stock ones.
Helps strengthen up the towers and avoid cracking at the back if the inner hub;

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Thanks R-III- R Turbo, really appreciate it!!! And the last thing by any chance do you have a part number of those spring bolts?

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Thanks R-III- R Turbo, really appreciate it!!! And the last thing by any chance do you have a part number of those spring bolts?

They are just bolts from local engineering supplies shop.
I used stainless steel, and suitable penny washers.

 

[Donny]

These are the pictures of the needle bearing and thrust washer as promised.