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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Assistance sought with a Rapide Clutch problem please
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<blockquote data-quote="ET43" data-source="post: 11079" data-attributes="member: 62"><p><strong>Clutch seperator mod</strong></p><p></p><p>When I used a standard clutch, I refined the mechanism by removing the large nut in the outer plate, turned it around and screwed it in backwards, dispensing with the adjuster. This then presents a circular recess for a turned down Mini car exhaust valve to fit in to. Between the valve and plate was a solid dry running thrust. The adjuster in the plate was dispensed with and a roller from a bearing put between the now shortened push rod and the valve. This was a 90% success. Finaly I evolved a stepped slotted collar to fit over the G94 inside the cover and fitted a tapered light spring between it and the G91 arm. One had to set up the clearance of the push rod first, so that when turning over the engine with the clutch in, there was no drag, and sufficient clearance at the handlebar, then insert the spring. I firmly believe that a lot of clutch problems, especially slipping, is caused by the non return of the cable to it's normal position by way of friction in the cable. After all, it is only returned by the action of the clutch springs, so my little spring returns it to where it should be. However, you will not have any free play at the lever when and if you do this. </p><p>Cheers,</p><p>Phil ET43 Primmer Ace Bodger.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ET43, post: 11079, member: 62"] [b]Clutch seperator mod[/b] When I used a standard clutch, I refined the mechanism by removing the large nut in the outer plate, turned it around and screwed it in backwards, dispensing with the adjuster. This then presents a circular recess for a turned down Mini car exhaust valve to fit in to. Between the valve and plate was a solid dry running thrust. The adjuster in the plate was dispensed with and a roller from a bearing put between the now shortened push rod and the valve. This was a 90% success. Finaly I evolved a stepped slotted collar to fit over the G94 inside the cover and fitted a tapered light spring between it and the G91 arm. One had to set up the clearance of the push rod first, so that when turning over the engine with the clutch in, there was no drag, and sufficient clearance at the handlebar, then insert the spring. I firmly believe that a lot of clutch problems, especially slipping, is caused by the non return of the cable to it's normal position by way of friction in the cable. After all, it is only returned by the action of the clutch springs, so my little spring returns it to where it should be. However, you will not have any free play at the lever when and if you do this. Cheers, Phil ET43 Primmer Ace Bodger. [/QUOTE]
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