push rod replacement

[MWC]

Ok, guys I got a stupid question, what is involved in replacing the push rod on my banshee? The tip of my current one is breaking and eroding as was my push lever, but I welded the lever and it is as good as new but the rod is not something I want to try and weld, I have already bought a new rod, I just need to know if it can be pulled out and the new one put in just by removing the clutch? Or does the case need to be split?

Also does anyone make an aftermarket push lever, made of better steel, in case my lever wears out again?

Thanks for the input fellas

[zillaguy89]

i'm 99% positive you can change the rod with only taking the clutch apart.

[swrbansheeboy]

yea, just pull the pressure plate and use a magnet to pull the ball and rod out...

[peter]

I looked at my clymer and the cases dont need to be split, just take the clucth apart pull old one out and put the new one in.

[Ed Gein]

Originally Posted by MWC[/QUOTE

Also does anyone make an aftermarket push lever, made of better steel, in case my lever wears out again?

Never seen an aftermarket push rod......However, a good machinist might be able to make you something more durable......

[dajogejr]

I've found that once you drain the tranny oil, the ball bearing will magically drop right into the bucket of fluid...as if drawn to it by nature... LOL....

Get a pancake bearing...never have to worry about the ball welding itself to the rod again...

[lawbraker]

when ur sitting dont hold the cluck thats what screew up the rods/bearing and lever

[swrbansheeboy]

Originally Posted by dajogejr

Get a pancake bearing...never have to worry about the ball welding itself to the rod again...

yup, they look like this and solve that problem...

[climb any hill]

I simply tipped the bike over, the rod & bearing slipped right out.
Once the clutch is loose the Push Rod slides out. Only one way in & out.