differences in pre98 vs 98+ clutches?

[zique]

Hey all. I am dropping a 98 600 in my 97 600 and noticed that the used engine I bought doesn't have the clutch plates. Question, is it possible to swap the clutch from my 97 into the 98? OR is the 98 clutch much better and should I just get the new plates (friction and spacers) to fit it?

The discs in my 97 are in excellent condition, but obviously, just the discs don't swap over, so what all would have to get swapped? basket, springs, plates, housing, etc?

I tried searching, but I'm not sure what I should search for because 'clutch' and 'clutch swap' and 'clutch improvement' all turn up a bunch of non-related stuff. It's just too common of a word. Thanks in advance.

[Black_peter]

I would check out the Ron ayers or bike bandit fiche.. compair the two years clutch packs..

[steves]

I think the motors are identical. I bet Jimmy knows.... or try PMing letsride.

[Black_peter]

1997 clutch:

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0286/clutch/clutch.jpg

1998 clutch:

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0298/clutch/clutch.bmp

[loudnlow7484]

sounds like a good excuse for a clutch upgrade

[zique]

I think the motors are identical. I bet Jimmy knows.... or try PMing letsride.

That's the thing. The clutch cover is the exact same, but the plates are quite a bit different (other than they are both round). I'm hoping the entire pack will swap out to allow me to fit the 97 discs and basket.
Anyone know? I've pm'ed a couple of ya, but no answers yet.

[zique]

Anyone???

[zique]

Alright, whelp. I guess since no one has any advice, I'm just going to tear into it and see if I can find something that matches up. Wish me luck! I'm off to find some sockets big enough to get those packs off.

[Novelldude]

Luck dude!

[zique]

Couldn't find any sockets w/o having to pay $20 per socket so i just found a clutch pack on fleabay for $45. Anyone in need of pre98 clutch and friction discs or a 98+ clutch housing?

[wildphil69]

They can interchange if you take the belleville spring and washer out. The pourpouse of this on the 98 and newer is to keep the tire from locking up on a downshift.