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Offline ray bear

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Convert clutch hub question
« on: January 28, 2023, 11:59:14 PM »
What does the jury say to my clutch hub , It has worked and released well but should I try to dress it up with a file or in the mill or leave it alone .I would not try to cut the wear out completely but to try and take the sharp edges  off ,  Being a convert it doesnt do much work , what have others done ,  thanks Ray



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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2023, 07:41:23 AM »
I wouldn’t bother and just ride it not using the clutch.
The one thing you absolutely should do is replace these 4 o rings.  C, D & i



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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2023, 10:29:02 AM »
What does the jury say to my clutch hub , It has worked and released well but should I try to dress it up with a file or in the mill or leave it alone .I would not try to cut the wear out completely but to try and take the sharp edges  off ,  Being a convert it doesnt do much work , what have others done ,  thanks Ray





I've not had mine apart (thankfully), but if all worked well, I would leave it alone other than a good cleanup with mineral spirits or brake cleaner and a scotchpad or steel wool.

I only use my clutch at startup or when backing up the bike while running (parking space/garage), or while going between the high and low range. 
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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2023, 02:41:32 PM »
Thanks guys and yes fotoguzzi I will be replacing all O rings seals and bearings. Ray
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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2023, 02:41:32 PM »

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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2023, 06:28:04 PM »
BTW, the housing with the o rings can be assembled 2 ways, only one of them will allow the fluid to flow so pay attention. You don’t want to have to find that out after it’s all back I’m the bike.
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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2023, 01:12:28 AM »
Thanks all , I think I might try and file some of the severity off of those marks , I can see if it gets much deeper Ill have the plates hanging up in the grooves , I would only use the clutch a few times in a days ride for backing up but eventually it may start and annoy me if the clutch didnt release cleanly so now would be easier than in 12 months , I will not try to eliminate the wear completely as it may make for a rattly clutch just a couple of licks with a file.
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Re: Convert clutch hub question
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2023, 05:41:54 PM »
Yeah, knock some of the rough edges off, I personally do not use the clutch as if you do it will eventually shite the bed, shut off the engine to shift ranges or to park. I have like some, removed the lever and cable and only use high range as I don't require low range in my riding.  If your worried about cutting the forward drive in an emergency situation, make sure your ignition cut out button is working and use that.  DonG

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