Recent content by mikeb01

I had the dreaded slipping happening on the starter clutch / torque limiter on my EC450 2009 model. I noticed that the front plate of the torque limiter that sits immediately behind the circlip was slightly concave around the circlip/washer, which was reducing the pressure on the friction...

Hi again, bike is now up and running nicely, but not yet fully run in, just done a couple of temperature cycles. Hoping to do that maybe this weekend. When I first went to start it after the rebuild I had issues with the starter clutch slipping and was initially not able to start my bike...

Ok thanks very much Mekket. You have been very helpful. Much appreciated.

Thanks very much for the reply. First of all I must say... wow... Yes that is the same engine, but mine looks nowhere near as immaculately clean as that. You will have to share your cleaning tips with me! Also stoked to see what the machined surface with the 2 bolt holes above the exhaust is...

Hi there fellow GasGas riders, I have a 2009 EC450F, and am going through a top and bottom engine rebuild. I am slowly putting things back together but when it comes to the cylinder head bolt torque settings I am feeling a bit nervous. I have searched here as best I can, and the torque table...