clutch basket notches - how to file?

[Andrew Vanis]

clutch basket notches (pic below) - how to file?

dremel?

flat file? - if file > move file along the long side or short side?

remove the steel ring for easier access - if so - how?

how much concern of flat and perpendicular is necessary?

how about putting a little radius on the fiber ring tab edges so edges are less likely to gouge the tabs again?

[Andrew Vanis]

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[hillsy]

You want to take the basket out and clamp it in a vise/vice.

Then the "how to file" question becomes obvious.

[AMK]

Then the "how to file" question becomes obvious.

No dremel! A flat file the width of the surface and slow and easy. Measure the width of the slots and make sure they all match. Very artsy fartsy. Keep your file clean and don't back draw.

I just noticed your last question. No radius anywhere.

[Andrew Vanis]

I just noticed your last question. No radius anywhere.

So what would be the issue with a little rounding off the edges on the fiber disks? The flat side would still engaged nicely with the basket and hopefully the sharp edges would be less likely to Nick the basket again.

[AMK]

So what would be the issue with a little rounding off the edges on the fiber disks? The flat side would still engaged nicely with the basket and hopefully the sharp edges would be less likely to Nick the basket again.

I would agree with a slight edge break on the fibers, .005 to .01" perhaps. But a radius would reduce the contact surface and tend to form in.
I think I missed the word "little" in the op in which case I agree.

[AMK]

Andrew, did you get that basket filed?

[Andrew Vanis]

not yet. out of town to Thrs.

I've been thinking (one I've been thinking I really don't want to loosen the large nut but it must be done.) ......but about filing, I've been thinking of covering one side of the file with plastic of some sort then I can slide it on the back side of the opposing notch to keep things flat and straight.

[hillsy]

You really need to take out the basket. Apart from the obvious accessibility issues with trying to file it installed, you'll more than likely leave a stack of filings inside your crankcase.

It's pretty easy to do with an air / rattle gun (or even a battery operated one). If you put all the clutch plates back in (without the cover / springs) this will "hold" the centre hub in place while you rattle the nut off. Obviously you'll need to bend the nut locking tang flat first.

[Andrew Vanis]

If you put all the clutch plates back in (without the cover / springs) this will "hold" the centre hub in place while you rattle the nut off.

Will that work with no engine compression and on center stand? (go the head off)

[hillsy]

Will that work with no engine compression and on center stand? (go the head off)

Yes - you need to hold the centre hub / press down on the plates while you are doing this but having the plates in does most of the work.

[AMK]

I've been thinking of covering one side of the file with plastic of some sort then I can slide it on the back side of the opposing notch to keep things flat and straight.

I wanted to suggest that you use box tape or masking tape. It's a very good idea to hold you square and even. I totally agree with hillsy that you need to do it off the machine and in a vise.