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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #75 on: March 07, 2013, 11:41:11 AM »
I know there isn't a lot of wiggle room there either but in this case every little bit will count..
Machine it till it barely scrapes without a gasket, then, install a gasket.
Now where have I heard that line from  :-D

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"How can someone who looks like a high school band tuba player go so d**n fast on a bike?!"

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #76 on: March 07, 2013, 11:58:29 AM »
Chuck Norris doesn't need a clutch because he squeezes the steels and fibers with his bare hand.... :-D
I once heard my buddy Bill ask Danny Hamel after a race....
"How can someone who looks like a high school band tuba player go so d**n fast on a bike?!"

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #77 on: March 07, 2013, 06:06:18 PM »
I can't wait to see how yours turns out..
I can't wait to see how mine comes out..
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 #78 on: March 07, 2013, 06:08:53 PM »
I can't wait to see how yours turns out..
I can't wait to see how mine comes out..

if you show me yours... Ill show you mine   :-o

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #79 on: March 08, 2013, 10:25:09 AM »
Here are the photos of the completed cover:


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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #80 on: March 08, 2013, 11:19:02 AM »
d**n, that looks cool!!  :-o
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #81 on: March 08, 2013, 11:59:48 AM »
Very nice.
I won't ask how many hours you have in it or how sore your back is  :-D

Here is mine sitting in the CNC:



Here's a pic with the clutch cover cut to size.


We cut a bit into the W/P area and just touched the governor area but still it's all good.

Mounted on the bike



Outer cover on but no adapter installed.
It should stick out approximately .150 further then shown once the adapter is on and the gaskets are installed.





But is there enough room for the rear brake lever without modifications?





Yup.
Plenty of room  8-)
« Last Edit: March 08, 2013, 12:03:27 PM by sandblaster »
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 #82 on: March 08, 2013, 12:18:57 PM »
Wish mine looked that stock. Maybe when they are ready, I may have to sign up for one. Confused as to which filler you will use for gearbox oil or is that like a CRF450? haha.Looks GREAT.

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #83 on: March 08, 2013, 12:41:12 PM »
You use them both and take half as much time filling your oil  :-D
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #84 on: March 08, 2013, 12:51:26 PM »
You use them both and take half as much time filling your oil  :-D

Or put a oil temp gauge in one.   :wink:

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #85 on: March 08, 2013, 12:56:53 PM »
That's a good idea.
I'm already considering phase 2 which would be to have an adapter and a custom machined outer cover....
It could have some cool logo........

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 #86 on: March 08, 2013, 01:38:13 PM »
That's a good idea.
I'm already considering phase 2 which would be to have an adapter and a custom machined outer cover....
It could have some cool logo........



I'd pay to have a ˭M˭ Kawasaki on one
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #87 on: March 08, 2013, 05:06:52 PM »
You use them both and take half as much time filling your oil  :-D

Or put a oil temp gauge in one.   :wink:

Or.  mount it upside down. and have a quick access drain plug.    (that doesnt have stripped otu holes like 95% of the K5's in the world)

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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #88 on: March 08, 2013, 07:22:24 PM »
You use them both and take half as much time filling your oil  :-D

Or put a oil temp gauge in one.   :wink:

Or.  mount it upside down. and have a quick access drain plug.    (that doesnt have stripped otu holes like 95% of the K5's in the world)

Mine is one of the 5% that isn't stripped out. :-D
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Re: 2 piece clutch cover
« Reply #89 on: March 08, 2013, 07:26:33 PM »
Looking at these, and how cool they are, I was thinking, "Why not weld five or six half round pieces to my original cover, drill them undersize, then cut it off with a thin tool, tap the bottom, drill the top to size and put a gasket or RTV it back together?” Then I realize, MORE WORK. Don’t burn clutches up anyway. I just FINALLY got the bracket made for my PD/MZB coil/EEC. I don’t need to be making more work for myself by messing with the clutch cover! Look great though! Very nice!
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