Additional Clutch Parts
About Additional Clutch Parts
Not every clutch part is a plate, spring or basket. This category holds the smaller pieces that complete the clutch: hub nuts and washers, rollers, adjusting screws, clips, release parts, and repair kits for the cable and hydraulic sides.
These parts are specific, so start with the exact part you need or its part number. Many are listed for one engine family, such as hub bearing rollers for Big Twin, a release kit for Sportster years, or a clutch kit replacement for Husqvarna and KTM models. If a hydraulic clutch feels soft or leaks, a slave cylinder replacement kit renews its seals, and the system then has to be bled with the fluid type shown on the reservoir or in the manual. A cable repair kit and an adjusting screw with jam nut cover the cable side. Some jobs also call for a special tool, such as the main shaft clutch gear tool listed here.
Brands here include Comet, Colony, Covingtons, Jims and Andrews. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page to narrow the list. For larger parts see Clutch Plates & Discs, Clutch Cables and Clutch Hydraulics, all part of Clutch Parts & Kits.
FAQs on small clutch parts and repair kits
How do I find the right small clutch part for my bike?
Start with the part number from your service manual or the old part, then check it against the listing for your model and year. Small clutch parts such as nuts, washers and rollers differ between engines, so a part that looks the same may not fit.
When does a clutch slave cylinder need a rebuild?
Signs are fluid leaking near the engine side cover, a falling fluid level, a lever that feels soft or goes to the bar, or a clutch that will not release. A rebuild kit renews the seals. If the bore is scored or corroded, the cylinder itself needs replacing.
Do I need to bleed the clutch after fitting a hydraulic part?
Yes, whenever the line or a cylinder has been opened, air gets into the system and makes the lever feel spongy. Bleed it with the fluid type specified on the reservoir cap or in the manual, and keep the reservoir topped up while you work.
Can I reuse the clutch hub nut and lock hardware?
Follow your manual. Some lock tabs, washers and self-locking nuts are meant to be used once, and the hub nut must be tightened to the specified torque with a holding tool. When the manual says replace, use new hardware.
What is a clutch adjusting screw with a jam nut for?
On bikes that have one, the adjusting screw sets the release clearance at the engine end, and the jam nut locks it in place. Set it to the manual's procedure, then tighten the jam nut without letting the screw turn.
