I wanted to have a look at my clutch before I go out and abuse it. As I suspected from the noise, the big nut was loose and quite a wobble to the basket. Now that I have it apart, is an APE nut and welding overkill for a stock motor, or should I do it anyway? Do one of you guys (Ray, Trippivot) provide mods if needed? Small springs are tight, big springs have about 2mm radial play. Rivets are tight, no discernible grooves in basket. Really, this thing looks nearly new....
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Clutch basket mods
- Thread starter bobgroger
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which model?
80-83 E model?
the HD backing plate kits are insurance...
if you ever have one explode....well....go read about the V&H give away bike.
80-83 E model?
the HD backing plate kits are insurance...
if you ever have one explode....well....go read about the V&H give away bike.
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Thanks guys. I will get the nut now, looking at a couple baskets on epay, maybe I can get one cheap. Otherwise it sounds like a worthwhile thing to do. I see now what you mean http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1983-S...ash=item27f87a9674:g:lLUAAOSwBahU1oDA&vxp=mtr
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kurt112345
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I would like to chime in, since I sold that stuff to him, rapid ray I bought that hub from you...
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kurt112345
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pretty sure that is a hd backing plate, looks thicker then the one next to it in your picture, seem to stick out further where the tabs lock in. whats the distance between the backing plate and ring gear on both?
I measured the distance from the plate to the gear, same on both. No worries, I will just treat it as a slightly improved stocker. I am not unhappy with my purchase, at least I got the chrome moly nut... I noticed when I first looked at it that it looked like a stock plate, I think I mentioned it. I will just keep looking. I have enough bikes now that one can be a dedicated racer I can trailer to the track.
I don't even remember having a hub like that. How long ago was this? I know for a fact I didn't build it as I have never used the tabs like those. I know Vance & Hines built some that way back in the day. When did I sell this hub to you, I go through so much stuff I really don't remember it.
Ray.
That hub will work fine in a street bike, that isn't a big motor. I just wouldn't throw a LOT of HP at it.
Ray.
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kurt112345
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It was back around mid 2014 when I bought from you
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kurt112345
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Ray 8/16/14 to be exact I never clear pm box, probley should
i have had a couple of the modded stock baskets...
these was done back in the day when an HD backing plate kit was not available yet.
better than stock but far more weak than the HD backing plate kit baskets.
these was done back in the day when an HD backing plate kit was not available yet.
better than stock but far more weak than the HD backing plate kit baskets.
