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clutch basket wobble
« on: 10.05. 2023 14:30 »
what is the acceptable amount of wobble on a 52 golden flash clutch basket with duplex chain, i can move mine about 1/4 ins in and out at the end, the centre is fine with no play, thanks
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #1 on: 10.05. 2023 15:27 »
I'm assuming a Plunger frame bike. They do tend to look rather loose without causing any problems. You could try fitting a new set of rollers in the bearing.
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #2 on: 10.05. 2023 18:06 »
hi, thanks for the reply, it is the plunger model, i only noticed it when i took the cover off to drain the oil so i may have a look at the bearings to be safe
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #3 on: 11.05. 2023 01:30 »
G'day eggar.
As GB said there will always be a bit of wobble/rock. Best I've been able to achieve is 1/8" with new rollers.
As long as there is no in & out of the whole clutch unit when bolted up.
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #4 on: 11.05. 2023 08:01 »
Hi, thanks for the reply, there is no play in and out and the clutch centre nut is nice and tight so not too worried about it
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #5 on: 11.05. 2023 12:53 »
I reduced wobble on my s/a by replacing the whole unit with a plate of jelly *wink2* *wink2* *shh*
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Re: clutch basket wobble
« Reply #6 on: 15.05. 2023 00:33 »
I posted about this exact thing last tear, and put a link to a YT clip I think, I'll try n find it.
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https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=17124.0
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