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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 173912" data-attributes="member: 4617">Have had to remove the engine on my '85 to replace the stator.  Was going to do the alt mod, but the logistics was too much at this time.  It was recommended to do the clutch, clutch MC and slave as well.  Talked to a friend who reminded me that the bike with 120,000 Kms (75,000 miles) on it and the PO towed a trailer it would be beneficial to do the clutch.  Checked the steel discs and there was varying degrees of overheating on each steel disc, so both friction and steels are being replaced.  These bikes were never intended to tow trailers either.  I think a trailer is a good idea if not overloaded, but then we have to remember the braking power and what is being done to the clutch.  Maybe replace brake pads more often.  A slipping clutch can manifest itself in the engine operating hotter, and RPMs start to creep up.  I've attached a couple of pictures of a new steel disc and one that was in the bike.New Clutch Disc:[ATTACH=full]13435[/ATTACH]Old Clutch Disc:[ATTACH=full]13436[/ATTACH] You can see some discolouration around the edges, as well as a groove around the mddle of the disc.Cheers</blockquote>