clutch question

[boneyardbanshee.]

I was out jetting the bike, and while I was ripping it up the road i snapped ear that goes into the basket, on the clutch locknut washer. It was a brand new. Like two rides. It sheared it right off. didnt bend it at all.

 

I was wondering if this may have been caused by a worn basket or if it this has maybe happened to some of you guys? I really cant afford a new basket unless I buy a stock replacement, and if I am going to have to buy one I would like to upgrade ya know?

[Hilarious]

I was out jetting the bike, and while I was ripping it up the road i snapped ear that goes into the basket, on the clutch locknut washer. It was a brand new. Like two rides. It sheared it right off. didnt bend it at all.

 

not tring to be a smart allec but could you please be a little more

specific or take a picture of what you are talking about?

you snapped an ear that goes into the basket, on the clutch locknut washer?

my first guess would be to replace that clutch basket if ANY damage was done to it.

[boneyardbanshee.]

dont know how I can be anymore specific about it. That is the exact name for it. Do you have a clymer manual? page 160 figure 39. I sheared the ear, tab, flap, that goes into the clutch boss. No cant take a pic of it because it is somewhere in the yard.

 

oh nevermind i was just curious if that has ever happened to anyone before. Not like the washer cost that much. Anyone know where I an find a resonable priced billet basket? Your right dont see how anything else could have done it.

Edited August 18, 2008 by boneyardbanshee.

[Hilarious]

im sorrry, you just need a new lockwasher.

 

i have a few more questions.

your first post in this thread states you were out jetting the bike

and running it up the road and you somehow noticed that the little tab

was sheared off? how did you know to tear into your engine to

know that it had sheared off in the first place? :shrug:

 

as to why it sheared, could it be that you didnt tighten the clutch basket nut down tight

enough allowing it to move upon the transmission primary shaft? :shrug:

 

anyway, i got a magnum clutch basket from here....

click here

[boneyardbanshee.]

im sorrry, you just need a new lockwasher.

 

i have a few more questions.

your first post in this thread states you were out jetting the bike

and running it up the road and you somehow noticed that the little tab

was sheared off? how did you know to tear into your engine to

know that it had sheared off in the first place? :shrug:

 

as to why it sheared, could it be that you didnt tighten the clutch basket nut down tight

enough allowing it to move upon the transmission primary shaft? :shrug:

 

anyway, i got a magnum clutch basket from here....

click here

 

I lost all tension in the clutch cable. Same feeling as when I welded the ball but knew that wasnt it beause i bought a pancake bearing for it.

 

Yes the nut did work its self off but it didnt bend the tab that prevents it from working loose, it sheared the other side that goes into the cluth boss. I have had this happen before but it usually just bends down the lock side wich is ment to bend anyhow.

 

thanks for the lead on the basket. how has it held up for you?

Edited August 18, 2008 by boneyardbanshee.

[Hilarious]

thanks for the lead on the basket. how has it held up for you?

 

it has held up to a good season and a half worth of abuse and

when i tore it down to look at it still looked new. no signs of

fatigue or grooves from the clutch fibers like you would normally

see on the stock basket.

at 150$ i highly recommend getting a magnum basket. comes with new cushions too.

Edited August 19, 2008 by Hilarious