the 97 kings have the same design with the spring plate. Not sure about the newer kings

the problem is the fact that there are two steel plates riveted together with brass.

not really looking for any diagnosis. I know what is wrong.

I sorta assumed this issue was common knowledge, as there are jullions of posts here and there on the web for it. I know

as for reason for blowing? Im betting on the brass, I dont ride the clutch, and it was adjusted properly, but I dont know what was done prior to me getting it 5k mile ago.

think about the design brass doesnt have a high enough shear strength to be doing what it is there.

this is what im talking about (not my pic)

 

You should be able to buy aftermarket clutch kits with the "extra" plates. Those remove the spring plate garbage. Look at Barnett clutches.

 

got a barrnett extra plate kit and the tool

the spring plate was in two totally seperate peices.

had a bit og a groove, which i filled down a bit, and now the clutch is like butter.

consider the service manual paid off 10 fold from the ebay buy.