I found a Burman gearbox for my 55 G9 and have it in place. Then fitted an alloy chaincase with a little messing around. Had to fit it over the oil distributor cap and drill a new mounting hole. Now I’m having trouble with the clutch. As you can see, the last pressure plate just barely engages with the outside cage and the last steel plate is barely on the hub. I have 4 used pressure plates and one with new cork inserts. It’s much thicker than the rest, seen through the inspection hole. Should I pare it down? Will it wear in? I’m reluctant to tighten it down when the plates don’t seem to be perfectly in place.
All advice will be gratefully accepted. You have got me this far.
Chaincase and clutch
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Chaincase and clutch
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
I'd remove one friction plate and one plain plate and assemble it. See how it goes, you can always put it back when it's all settled down and maybe worn in a little. It's no good as it is, it'll spin and you'll have no drive.
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
Thanks Dave. Good to know I can do that. I can see now that the plates must be well inside the case so they don’t push out when the clutch push rod is applied. I’ll try it with four. Your help is much appreciated.
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
I have had to use a combination of new and worn plates to get them to fit. If you have a thicker first (first as put into the basket) plain plate with the slightly recessed teeth you have got it in the correct way round? Recessed part to the back so the plate goes further in.
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
I’m pretty sure all my plain plates are the same thickness but I’ll check when I next have them out. Also, until I can get my outer chain case machined to fit over the engine shock absorber, can I run it dry? Just lube the chain when I use it? Not sure how much oil the clutch needs but I am aware of the bearing in there. I’ve seen some bikes with open primary drives. Just wondering.
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
I wouldn't do that. The engine shock absorber needs oil as well as the chain and clutch bearings. If you damage the mainshaft splines you'll wish you'd waited!
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Re: Chaincase and clutch
No doubt. Thanks Dave.