Pressure Plate

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The moving part of a typical motorcycle clutch assembly that, working against clutch spring tension, releases the clamping action on the clutch plates when the clutch lever is engaged.

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  1. Motorcycle Maintenance 101 - Basic Clutch Service: Cyclepedia Press LLC says:
    November 19, 2007 at 12:02 am

    [...] Pressure Plate – The moving part of the clutch assembly that, working against clutch spring tension, releases the clamping action on the clutch plates when the clutch lever is engaged. [...]



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