Do I need to replace my clutch basket?
Subtle, darker wear marks on are not necessarily of major concern, but once the marks turn to notching and can be physically felt with a pick or fingernail, potential for problems begins and the basket should be replaced soon to prevent getting to the point of breakage.
What does a clutch basket do?
The basket consists of a series of “fingers,” or “tangs” which mate with the friction discs. The basket fingers drive the friction discs. The friction discs slide out when the clutch is engaged and back in when the clutch is disengaged.
How often do Grooves come back on clutch basket?
In the end the clutch basket and plates will be ready for assembly. This operation cannot be performed many times on a clutch basket without ending up with too much play. It seems that for each time the grooves come back sooner and sooner. I think that you can do this up to 3-4 times though before the basket is ready for the bin.
What causes a worn clutch basket and how to fix it?
Still it won’t disengage fully and you can hardly walk the bike in the pits with a gear engaged and just the clutch pulled in. A slipping clutch. You measure the springs, add washers, lube the cable and adds some slack but it keeps slipping. The ATF oil doesn’t fix it.
Which is better a small clutch or large clutch?
A fairly weak bike with a large clutch diameter is always better. And of course the other way around. An open class engine with a small diameter clutch will develop this problem sooner. The Maico 490 is a example of a very powerful bike with a small clutch diameter.
What should I do if my clutch basket is badly worn?
Both inner and outer. if they are badly worn, consider replacing the clutch basket. Take the new fiber plates and soak them in a pan of oil for an hour or two before assembly. If you are reusing the old plates you can just coat them with oil.
How many Harley Davidson clutch baskets are there?
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How long does it take for a clutch basket to arrive on Amazon?
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How do you get the clutch basket off a triumph?
The BSAs and Triumphs require a special puller to get the clutch basket off. All clutches must have a bit of free play in the cables and rods so the clutch springs can exert the maximum amount of pressure on the plates.