there is a disc, just behind the pressure plate, it is loaded with tiny needle bearings,, maybe that took a shit or grenaded? once the cover is off PAY ATTENTION! after the clutch springs are removed the pressure plate comes off. and directly underneath is that bearing and a washer,, beware of them and do an inspection, if you decide to go further in look at how the pressure plate fits RIGHT UP AGAINST the first fiber! on reassembly if it doesnt go flush right up against the first fiber plate or there is ANY gap between the fiber and PP, pull it off and rotate it slightly and re install.there is a notch it needs to be in!.. ALSO if you have a stock basket which im sure you do, you will notice that the first fiber is offset in the basket, (unlike the others are) make sure it goes the same way and if you must remove any plates keep them in order, just take your time and im sure you will see what is wrong unless stack height is way out, but if your bike is running normal and no slipping i doubt that is the case,, im leaning toward that little fucking needle bearing! good luck........... BTW one other thing,,,, the pin that the puller shaft pulls on to disengage the clutch will be sticking thru the center of the basket, the bearing and washer in question ride on that puller shaft pin on the inside OR backside of the PP, so just be careful after the 6 clutch springs are removed because as you pull the pressure plate off you will have access to that pin and the washer and neeedle bearing, hope this is all making sense??? :thumbup: