Clutch dampers

Opened up my 1981 wr250 to find little bits of black plastic all over the place. Found out it was the clutch dampers at the bottom of the clutch basket that had come apart. Are these necessary? Can
I reassemble without them?

Yes you can run without the dampers but you need to bolt the basket solid to the gear so is will not rotate. If you get the gear and basket off of a 83 and 82 125 it was made to use with out the dampers. Also the 83 125 clutch and gear has 70 teeth like yours and will bolt right up. But why not just get a new set of dampers? Here is a 82 125 clutch on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Husqv...456812?hash=item1c2c9b422c:g:R2gAAMXQgoBRihVl

Hope this helps.
Marty

Why not just fit new ones and be done with it.
https://hva-factory.com/bottom-end-...r-damper-set-6-rubbers-161115201-16-11-152-01

Ya, I'll replace them. No problem. I just wasn't sure if this was an ongoing problem with the dampers. Looking at the bike, you wouldn't think there were many hours on it, but then again, it is still 38 years young. Thanks, Brad

Here are some made in polyurethane "improving the durability and oil/solvent resistance lacking in vintage or natural rubber parts.".

I hope it's true 'cause I put a set in my 240WR..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-Husqv...h=item1c9e0eef24:g:wsEAAOSw8-FaVq8u:rk:2:pf:0

We also used to make them by moulding - but now we machine them from solid Urethane along with the bar cones. They last forever then.

Andy