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    Posted: 27 May 2020 at 16:15
I read the thread on white spirit to clean the clutch crud out but where is the drain hole that needs blocking up? I presume its in the bell housing?
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Between the engine and the bell housing. Its pretty small so it is
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2020 at 16:26
Little slot right underneath just behind the sump.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jerry atric Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2020 at 17:30
Thanks, I was looking for something more obvious. I'll give it a go
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iceni Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 14:42
Just been out on the 1000SP, After doing the white spirit remedy.  Although the clutch cable was in good condition, I fitted a new one anyway, the result being that the bike is now much more usable, the 0-60 time reducing from 1.5 seconds to 10 seconds.  Much easier in traffic!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ken-Guzzibear Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 08:30
This was something printed in an old Gambalunga Eric Richards was in America met a travelling Preacher on an older i with over 200k miles the chap told of this clutch cleaning method .... I tried it deffo works. Then on swapping a clutch you see just how much dust is in there clogging the outer splines, I have found a clutch dragging or slipping is more often caused by this than the wear on the plates ....
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote alanw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 09:42
Ive just followed the instructionS from the previous thread and what a difference!  My T3 has had an on/off clutch for the past 10 years and its even more a pleasure to ride now. This is the best bike forum around by far, polite,interesting and full of useful information. Thanks everyone.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jim Mac Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 11:04
That's is exactly what Brian was aiming for when he created it -and he succeeded Clap
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 13:03
I think this forum is total proof that over regulation is counter-productive.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iceni Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 13:18
I rarely if ever, have any useful info to impart and am surprised, but grateful that I haven’t been booted off!  Superb forum, so thank you, Brian, and everyone on here👍
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote red leader one Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 13:58
As Mr Churchill said, "they also serve who stand and wait"
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote theone&onlymin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2020 at 08:49
It wouldn't be oily like this but the quantity of debris could be....



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jerry atric Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2020 at 18:31
Yes, another successful bit of info from this great forum. I only did one wash of the clutch yesterday as it was such a quiet day and when i killed the engine, it gave such a backfire that I decided not to be antisocial and repeat as recommended. Went for a bimble and the difference is already noticeable. I thought the on/off action was because of what I think is the rattling release bearing being on its way out. Thanks for the info. I am interested what others use to bung the drain slot though.
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I used a dollop of bluetack!
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Same here! 
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