I have heard of a "mod's" for this. Are there any solutions other than just replacing the entire unit once filing is no longer an option? Would be nice if there was a way to surface harden the areas where the clutch discs gouge out and create the grooves.
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Filing down Clutch hub/basket grooves
Just thinking: filing down the grooves is great to get that smooth operation back but the wear will most certainly will happen faster next time on this soft aluminum.
I have heard of a "mod's" for this. Are there any solutions other than just replacing the entire unit once filing is no longer an option? Would be nice if there was a way to surface harden the areas where the clutch discs gouge out and create the grooves.Originally posted by tkent02That's not a tree, that's a shrubbery. Now get to work on that old dirt bikeTags: None
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Was at the 100K mark when the notches started giving me trouble, but there was a tremendous amount of town riding in that, probably 80%, so lots of clutch action. After filing the notches down, that basket lasted until the engine came out, at least 40K later.
On another engine that had done 80K+, there was no discernable notching, but the majority of its life had been country backroads.---- Dave
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Originally posted by Grimly View PostWas at the 100K mark when the notches started giving me trouble, but there was a tremendous amount of town riding in that, probably 80%, so lots of clutch action. After filing the notches down, that basket lasted until the engine came out, at least 40K later.
On another engine that had done 80K+, there was no discernable notching, but the majority of its life had been country backroads.Originally posted by tkent02That's not a tree, that's a shrubbery. Now get to work on that old dirt bike
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Originally posted by Cipher View PostI wonder what welding and remilling the grooves would cost.sigpic 82 gs1100ez 1168 Wiseco,Web .348 Cams,Falicon Sprockets,Star Racing Ported Head,1mm o/s Stainless Valves,APE Springs,Bronze Guides,etc.APE Billet Tensioner,36CV Carbs,Stage 3 Dynojet,Plenum w/K&N filter,Trued,Welded,Balanced,Crank w/Katana rods & Billet left end, FBG backcut trans, VHR HD Clutch basket,APE nut,VHR High volume oil pump gears,1150 Oil cooler,V&H Megaphone header w/Competition baffle,Dyna S,Coils,Wires,etc.Other misc.mods.
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