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Post by greenlandy on Dec 10, 2010 21:16:53 GMT 1
Think I'm going to have to Stone/Gently file the fingers of my clutch basket. Anyone on here done it? Any tips? Thanks in advance Matt
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Post by JonW on Dec 10, 2010 23:01:08 GMT 1
I was told to use a small wheel in a dremel instead so you dont get any sharp edges where the plates could catch. Ive not done it yet, im in denial about the state of the basket for now LOL
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Post by trev1340 on Dec 10, 2010 23:26:49 GMT 1
done it on a 1976 Triumph with a nice smooth file took a while but it done the job just made sure it was nice and clean afterwards give it a go but go gently dont try to do it in half an hour ;D
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Post by bare on Dec 10, 2010 23:36:35 GMT 1
Try a big flat file one that covers at least few of the worn spots with each stroke. The bigger cutting area = fewer divots created. A dremel would be the last thing to use..imo... it will end up as choppy as a squall at sea. Unless extraordinarily skilled.
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Post by greenlandy on Dec 11, 2010 10:06:11 GMT 1
Cheers for the tips I'm fairly handy with a file will give it a bash next weekend. I'll try and remember to do a before and after photo.
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Post by JonW on Dec 12, 2010 13:19:21 GMT 1
Sounds like the person saying to use a wheel might be mistaken then so I'll go back to my larger file for mine. Will be interested to see the before n after pics, always nice.
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Post by billy on Dec 15, 2010 6:18:00 GMT 1
Yup I 've done it, I used a 1 inch file and went bananas with it. Ended up pretty good though. Just file it and don't get it all uneven. I used the pitting marks as guides to how deep I should go. I stopped just before the bottom of the pitting marks. Last thing I did was to just sand the surfaces with fine sandpaper. Oh and if you have an LC or YPVS clutch, don''t rinse it in water afterwards as the water will get into the cush drive and stay there until you start to ride the bike. I think it's enough with compressed air and wiping the stuff off with a cloth.
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Post by greenlandy on Dec 18, 2010 18:17:00 GMT 1
Did the basket today not a bad job as long as you no how to use a file and take your time. Before: During: After:
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Post by trev1340 on Dec 18, 2010 19:21:58 GMT 1
nice job
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Post by LC'Adam on Dec 18, 2010 22:36:35 GMT 1
Just a quick question guys.
What is the advantage of filing the basket?
I am going to replace the plates on my 125 soon. At the moment it slips really bad (especially when engine is cold and in high gears).
The other thing is that when I set off slowly, I can feel a rumbling from the engine the as the clutch engages?
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Post by winnerevo1 on Dec 18, 2010 23:59:54 GMT 1
The plates can catch on the indentations causing them to stick/restrict movement of the plates as they engage/disengage.
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Post by JonW on Dec 19, 2010 22:26:22 GMT 1
Wow! Those edges are really nice and clean!
Can I ask... if you file these out, what is the result of the extra gap? Will the clutch have more of a bang when you take up drive or something? I know the engine only runs in one direction but I assume the plates move in the drum?
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Post by trev1340 on Dec 19, 2010 23:09:58 GMT 1
When i did mine all i noticed was it was better than it was before can't say i noticed any bang let alone a bigger one and that was on a old Triumph ;D
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Post by greenlandy on Dec 20, 2010 12:56:45 GMT 1
Wow! Those edges are really nice and clean! I'll thank the RAF for that the got me working down to a tolerance of 0.001" during training not that I liked standing at a bench for weeks on end with a file and a lump of steel .
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Post by JonW on Dec 20, 2010 13:10:48 GMT 1
Eeek to both of those posts! haha!
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