02 CR250 Center Clutch Cracking

labbe001
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Edited Date/Time 3/24/2019 8:59pm
Hi All,
So as it turns out, my clutch went out on me during pre-race practice of the season opener...bummer. Anyway, I have disassembled the clutch assembly and noticed there is some spiderweb like cracking in my clutch center. Please see pics below. I have never noticed this before and am apprehensive about installing it back into the bike. Have you guys experienced this before? My first reaction is to replace it but didn't know if this was something common or anything I should be worried about.
Thanks


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sandman768
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sandman768 3/24/2019 4:27pm
3/24/2019 4:27pm
Clutch parts take serious abuse...replace it, oem part is cheap...if you want to really bullet proof your clutch install full Hinson setup..problem solved..bank account dissolved
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slipdog 3/24/2019 6:43pm
3/24/2019 6:43pm
Looks like casting seams to me, not cracks.
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moto-b 3/24/2019 8:58pm
3/24/2019 8:58pm
slipdog wrote:
Looks like casting seams to me, not cracks.
That was my initial thought too but after zooming in a bit in different spots I think it might be cracks. Hit it with some brake cleaner to get a good look at them. I’d probably replace it for peace of mind.

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