Chip M Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I took my clutch apart today because it was turning back and forth without the driven gear turning. I expected to see the cushions beat up when I separated the basket from the driven gear but I found something I did not expect. Maybe some kind of quick fix engineering. I posted a pic . No wonder I had the slop in the basket.They could have at least wrapped a little electrical tape around it. lol. I have a new pancake bearing to install with the new basket and plates and I see it in no way attaches to the new pressure plate. I was curious as to whether or not you guys use the fiber spacer/gasket that was in between the basket and driven gear when I separated them. Also what about the thrust washer that was in between the back plate and the driven gear? I have everything except the billet basket kit, it should be in tomorrow. The kit said it included a new back plate, cushions, basket and screws. Nothing about a thrust washer or fiber spacer. Thanks It had 4 large and 4 small cushions. Lots of room to move Below is a pic of the thrust washer Edited April 13, 2012 by Chip M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigRed350x Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yes you want to re-use the thrust washer just like it was on the stock basket. You will also want to re-use the gasket that sits behind the cushions if its in good enough shape. I've done then without the gasket and it doesn't seem to matter, but if you can save it from the old then go ahead and re-use it with the new billet basket. Your new billet basket should come with some new cushions. If it does not, then I would call up the builder of your choice (I prefer Kevin @ HJR) and get a set of new cushions. Don't re-use the soft junky stock cushions. Hope that helps! - Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The soft junky stock cushions make a great tool to use between gears when torquing the crank nut/flywheel or the clutch basket nut. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have the cushions in stock and ready to ship. $22 per set. -Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have the cushions in stock and ready to ship. $22 per set. -Brandon There ya go chip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The soft junky stock cushions make a great tool to use between gears when torquing the crank nut/flywheel or the clutch basket nut. Adam Wow, talk about the wrong tool for the job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Ya, I hate to spend 30 dollars on two different gear shaped plastic wedges! Seems like a waste to me considering it gets the job done. Like impacting lugnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Ya, I hate to spend 30 dollars on two different gear shaped plastic wedges! Seems like a waste to me considering it gets the job done. Like impacting lugnuts. LOL Hit that shit with a giant pneumatic impact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip M Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks for the info guys, the billet basket came in today and it has new cushions and a back plate with screws. It went together like a dream. I can't believe Yamaha stills sells their baskets with the flat side drivers for the cushions. The radius side drivers that fit between the cushions on the billet basket makes a better fit and you have much more of a bearing surface that is taking all the pounding, seems like it should last much longer. I will need all the strength I can get, real soon I hope to get Brandon to work some of his port magic on my cylinders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks for the info guys, the billet basket came in today and it has new cushions and a back plate with screws. It went together like a dream. I can't believe Yamaha stills sells their baskets with the flat side drivers for the cushions. The radius side drivers that fit between the cushions on the billet basket makes a better fit and you have much more of a bearing surface that is taking all the pounding, seems like it should last much longer. I will need all the strength I can get, real soon I hope to get Brandon to work some of his port magic on my cylinders!! Next time get a Hinson Spring-loaded basket. I've got one in my 10mil cub and in my 485 cheetah. - Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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