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Okay, I realize I have to file the "tangs" of the new clutch pack to fit the new clutch basket. But what is the exact tolerance? Any help would be great, before I start filing the clutch plates.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

What basket are you trying to put the pack in?

I didnt have to file mine at all to fit in a paulimoto basket

if you have to file the clutch plates your life is going to be shortened by 5 to 10 years

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (brettmess24)

i have a barnett basket and plates. there was no need to file and tabs. it all went together real nice.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (brettmess24)

Okay, what I have is the clutch basket from Motowheels and clutch plates from Barnett. The Barnett plates are so tight that they won't fit in the basket at all. I started to file them down a hair so they fit. Am I crazy? Also, 186 NM does that equal 137 foot/pounds?

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dutch900 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Am I crazy? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Could be. Not to worry though.... it's worked for me.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dutch900 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">186 NM does that equal 137 foot/pounds? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dutch900 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Okay, I realize I have to file the "tangs" of the new clutch pack to fit the new clutch basket. But what is the exact tolerance? Any help would be great, before I start filing the clutch plates.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't think there is a exact tolerance. The dude at Nichols (where I bought the thing) said to just take a little off to free it up in the basket a little. (I admit that mine did fit in the basket, they were just tight).

I have put 2 of em in and all I did was dremel 'em slightly to loosen them up. No problems and it's a strong clutch.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (JamesP)

The odd thing about the whole deal is the basket has a ring or band around it. This is causing the plates to fit real tight, but once I get past the band (or closer to the "bottom" of the basket) the fit isn't as tight. So what is the deal?

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

I have the same combo and installed it in my 748. I filed both sides of the tabs till the plates were snug but not loose...Well it was still too snug and I couldnt shift. I rode it and finally broke them in with some hard shifts. Now the Barnett and Motowheels basket is broken in and works like a champ...super quiet and smooth.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

The plates in my Surflex just fit in the basket and they work great.
I think if your plates will slide into place, you'll be fine.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Mental998)

Thanks guys, that makes me feel a little better.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

Well, I have all of the plates filed down and in the basket...Now I just need time away from work to take the old basket out and put the new basket and plates in. So, with that said, any words of wisdom before I dive into the bike itself?

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

Should be no big deal. Don't forget the loc-tite on the bolts that bolt the basket on.

Do you have a vented cover? If so, that little band that goes around the basket will rust. You might want to paint it.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (JamesP)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JamesP »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Do you have a vented cover? If so, that little band that goes around the basket will rust. You might want to paint it.

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Damn...I didn't know that. What kind of paint did you use?

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (SnakeEyes)

Didn't think of that band rusting...thanks for the info!!

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (JamesP)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JamesP »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... that little band that goes around the basket will rust. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wait a sec...... that ring is zinc cromated, it shouldn't rust.

You can't get a more open clutch set-up then mine. No rust.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Mental998)

Could someone tell me what size the main clutch nut is? My Haynes manual doesn't tell me that.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Dutch900)

32mm 181nM

if you dont have the clutch holding tool, out the bike in 6th and stick a 2x4 through the rear wheel! it not nice but it works!

Chris

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Mental998)

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that ring is zinc cromated</TD></TR></TABLE>

The ring supplied with my basket was plain steel, no coating at all and it rusted.

How come you get the good stuff?

I just wire brushed it and put a coat of black epoxy out of a spray can.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (chris900ssie)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chris900ssie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you dont have the clutch holding tool</TD></TR></TABLE>

He has "the" clutch holding tool.

 

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Re: New Barnett clutch pack in new basket (Phil 998)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil 998 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

He has "the" clutch holding tool.

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um, what would one need the clutch holding tool for? i've seen them, they look nice, especially your's phil. but I havent pulled my clutch off or anything at this point and and I never had to on any of my previous japanese bikes. just curious what its function is, and for what work its needed.