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Nov 19th, 2011, 08:52 PM
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Clutch Question
New to the site this evening. My question is, is it a problem starting the bike without the clutch pack in place. I presently am working on my bike and have the clutch removed. While waiting for my parts to arrive I'd like to do a little tune up and need to run the bike. Just don't want to do any damage running it without the clutch assembled. Thanks, Michigander |
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Nov 19th, 2011, 08:54 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
So what type of engine and primary configuration do you have???
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Nov 19th, 2011, 08:58 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
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Hello,
New to the site this evening. My question is, is it a problem starting the bike without the clutch pack in place. I presently am working on my bike and have the clutch removed. While waiting for my parts to arrive I'd like to do a little tune up and need to run the bike. Just don't want to do any damage running it without the clutch assembled. Thanks, Michigander
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Nov 19th, 2011, 09:00 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
Rev tech engine. Open primary with only clutch pack and pressure plate removed
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Nov 19th, 2011, 09:01 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
Doesn't your starter work off the clutch? Oh, and welcome aboard the forum.
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Nov 19th, 2011, 09:02 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
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Rev tech engine. Open primary with only clutch pack and pressure plate removed
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Nov 19th, 2011, 09:09 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
yes it is still on
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Nov 19th, 2011, 10:46 PM
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Re: Clutch Question
What holds the clutch shell to the main shaft?
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Nov 20th, 2011, 06:13 AM
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Re: Clutch Question
If the mainshaft nut is in place and holding the clutch basket correctly and the chain is correctly adjusted and lubricated and you do not run it very long i would think it would be ok although the primary chain will flap about a wee bit and throw oil everywhere and would be a bit of a danger
I would tend not to do it unless i refitted the primary cover as at times like this something will end up contacting the spinning parts whether it is a dropped screw or tool or a body part Brian
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Nov 20th, 2011, 11:41 AM
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Re: Clutch Question
It is an open primary so there is no oil. I don't believe it would be a problem because the only difference is the clutch plates and pressure plate would not be in place. The clutch basket and hub are held in place with the hub nut. I just thought I'd ask and see if anyone else has done this successfully
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