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SRM Clutch etc.
« on: 31.01. 2012 21:13 »
SRM cush nut and clutch pressure plate fitted - looks fantastic - just a shame that nobody will see it!

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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #1 on: 31.01. 2012 21:39 »
Certainly looks impressive, any noticeable difference to clutch operation? I'm pondering over getting this set up myself.
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #2 on: 01.02. 2012 04:58 »
Just sorting out the rocker box leak - should be back on the road at the weekend. I'll let you know...
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #3 on: 01.02. 2012 12:03 »
I have the same set up on my Flash including plates cups and springs. The action is as light as a japanese clutch, doesn't drag, now has nice clean gear changes. I'm really pleased with it.

Andy
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #4 on: 01.02. 2012 14:12 »
Its a shame SRM don't do some improved set up for the six spring clutch, but then, with the six spring plate being much thicker I wonder if an alloy plate would be of very much improvement?
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #5 on: 01.02. 2012 15:05 »
I have the same set up on my Flash including plates cups and springs. The action is as light as a japanese clutch, doesn't drag, now has nice clean gear changes. I'm really pleased with it.

Andy

That's good to hear - looking forward to the weekend!
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #6 on: 06.02. 2012 11:02 »
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Its a shame SRM don't do some improved set up for the six spring clutch, but then, with the six spring plate being much thicker I wonder if an alloy plate would be of very much improvement?

Yes it is a big improvement.
Buy the top hat adjuster , the radial roller bearing and the mushroom lifter.
Knock the pushrod cup out of your existing pressure plate and the top hat adjuster will just slip in from the inside.
You can slop a bit of Davcon on it if you feel you must but it will happily sit in there .
Use the adjustment nut to bolt it in tight, slip the rest of the bits in, remove the adjusting bolt from the gearbox and measure how much to chop off the end of the clutch pushrod ( should be around 1" to 1.5" ).
Some one in the USA does a 6 spring pressure platee I think it is Britcycle or British Bike Supply Co but their kit make the SRM kit look cheap.
Bill ( now deceased ) used to sell a similar bearing set up for the steel pressure plates and they made a big difference.
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #7 on: 09.02. 2012 13:50 »
SRM cush nut and clutch pressure plate fitted - looks fantastic - just a shame that nobody will see it!


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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #8 on: 13.02. 2012 06:11 »
Yep! The SRM clutch stuff does exactly what it says on the tin. Really precise control (how often have you heard the word "precise" and BSA in the same sentence?) smooth action and it looks like it's made to last. The weather is due to warm up later in the week so I'll give it a longer run then - but right now I'm very pleased.
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #9 on: 21.08. 2012 17:55 »
Yup! worth the money. Smooth, light and long lasting providing you buy the radial top hat at the same time.
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Re: SRM Clutch etc.
« Reply #10 on: 21.08. 2012 20:01 »
Yes I have an early one (without holes) - one finger clutch operation
To be fair I also have a Lyford Classics one that works well also though does not have the little needle bearing
All the best - Bill
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