4RT Clutch Actuation?

[mcman56]

I had the clutch cover off and am struggling to understand how the clutch actuator works.  Every bike I remember controls the bike from the opposite side of the engine.  A rod goes through and pushes the pressure plate out to create clearance and release the clutch.  On this bike, the slave cylinder pushes in the opposite direction.  So, is the movable pressure plate on the back side of the clutch pack when compared to other bikes?  The parts list looks like that.      

[lsv]

Not unusual really, same as TLR's albeit they are cable operated...... 

[jonnyc21]

Take a look from 4-42 to 4-45 of the service manual.  should help enlighten how the clutch works.  (2020 301 RR service manual: https://www.montesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OSM-301RR-2020-EN-Web_V04.pdf )

[mcman56]

Thanks for the clarification.  I was installing some spacers to reduce spring preload.  I planned to pop the plates out to see if it had dimpled plates but was surprised that the plates could not just slip out.  It is sort of the reverse of every other bike clutch I have ever had apart.  I learned something new.  

[teamferret]

like you said it works the reverse way, the springs push the plates out to the pressure plate on the end, when operated the pressure plate pushes toward the engine and releases the clutch. I've only ridden a few 4RT's and found the clutch to be of a light action so I would compare yours to others before adjusting the springs. It may be you have another issue