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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #120 on: November 19, 2013, 12:54:40 PM »
I finally spent some time on this project today.
I made another version to keep the cost as low as possible.
I think 5 profiles and all the holes can be machined in one set up, then the last step would have to be done one at a time unless a jig was made.
But for now, no jig..
I'm getting quotes on the material and the machining.
I hope to have some news fairly soon.
After a few of us verify the design viability then I will let every one know the cost.
Then, I will look at making custom covers and a slightly different design  :-o
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #121 on: November 19, 2013, 02:56:10 PM »
By the way, if someone has a CNC and wants to whip up a batch of these to try out, let me know and I'll send you a CAD file  8-)
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #122 on: November 19, 2013, 03:19:07 PM »
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #123 on: November 19, 2013, 07:30:11 PM »
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what do you think about making a coversion of ´88-91 kx 250 and k5 clutchcover conversion... they are very similar ...
the real big deal would be to get one of the factory 2peace-covers and copy it in sandcast...   :-D
big 2 stroke bikes are weapons for real men, who don´t fear death or devil. ;O)
´83 kx250, ´87 kx250 (with 360 big bore), 87 kx500, ´93 kx500 sfc

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #124 on: November 20, 2013, 01:37:30 AM »
I really feel like I need a 2 piece cover. Thanks for sticking with the project

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #125 on: November 20, 2013, 03:16:07 AM »

what do you think about making a coversion of ´88-91 kx 250 and k5 clutchcover conversion... they are very similar ...
the real big deal would be to get one of the factory 2peace-covers and copy it in sandcast...   :-D

I looked at using the 89 kx250 clutch cover.
Unfortunately the kx500 cover is significantly bigger when you compare them side by side.
If you know anyone that has a factory 2 piece cover that would be willing to donate it so we could get it sandcasted let me know  :lol:

I really feel like I need a 2 piece cover. Thanks for sticking with the project

No problem.
I hope this works  :lol:
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #126 on: November 20, 2013, 03:55:32 AM »
Looks like a conduit nut

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #127 on: November 20, 2013, 06:41:43 AM »
is this a kx 450 bolt pattern?
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #128 on: November 20, 2013, 07:51:31 AM »
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #129 on: November 20, 2013, 03:09:10 PM »
Thanks for your time and dedication to this project Mike!  :-D

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #130 on: November 20, 2013, 05:22:00 PM »
The machine shop located across the street from my shop never gave me a quote on these.
So, I have another shop working up a quote.
The owner and I went to college together so maybe I'll get a quote.
I don't plan on selling these at a profit so whatever they cost will but what you pay.
Anybody have any guesses as to the price?
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #131 on: November 21, 2013, 04:51:51 AM »
We have a company that provides us with a few different billet parts we include in some of the fuel injection modules we sell at my work.  I will drop them a line and see what they can do for us  :-D

What material do you suggest using for this?

What is the rough dimensions for the piece of billet that will be used?

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #132 on: November 21, 2013, 06:42:08 AM »
I've got some 3/8" 6061 aluminum plate 8" x 8" coming for the first batch.
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #133 on: November 24, 2013, 06:33:03 PM »
a 2 peice clutch cover, an over drive 5th gear, a road registered rolling chassis KTM 450 conversion ( black plastics green decals and orange frame) and i think i will call it quits  in the bike tinkering department. I dont think I could get a better bike than that.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #134 on: November 25, 2013, 09:12:32 AM »
The progress on this has been slow...
But, the material is here and I have two quotes coming for the machine work.....

The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.