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clutch question

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I was inspecting and cleaning the clutch basket that is going in my gs 1000 drag bike it has a new plate & spring kit and was welded up
I found a crack in the basket can it be welded of fixed ? thanks anthony
 
welded Dilemma

welded Dilemma

I went to the fabricator - machine shop today and he welded the basket. Now I have to decided
Whether or not to use it. do I take the chance of it coming apart and taking out the case ?
I will have to sleep on that one
 
Where was the crack?

How good is the welder? (the man, not the machine)

How does the weld look?

Is the piece in there straight?

Got pics?
 
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Normally when Falicon or APE weld the stock clutch basket they also balance the basket assembly by drilling holes on one side. The weld if done correctly is certainly stronger . . .my concern would be were did the crack start/finish in relationship to the drilled holes?
 
example

example

Here is a example of his weld . I will get a pic of the basket easier than explaining
 
basket case ?

basket case ?

this is the basket job what do you think ?
 
the back looks good to me.

The side weld looks good too.

I have some reservations about it in motion/under load.

maybe I let my imagination get the best of me. it will probably be just fine.
 
what is the worst that can happen ?

what is the worst that can happen ?

what is the worst that can happen ?
 
1100 basket is not a bolt in.
it can be narrowed .500 and then you have to mix and match both types of clutch parts.
totally do-able.
the 1100 basket would still need a HD kit installed for drag racing.
 
I'm surprised nobody has said this. What about the basket being out of balance? I would worry about that more than the strength of the weld. I think the weld will be fine. When I got it all together I would watch out for severe vibration.

Paul
 
i have installed alot of HD backing plate kits in street and/or race baskets without having them balanced.
never a problem with vibration, none.
if a person has a choice...balanced or non balanced.
the choice is easy.
go with balanced.
food for thought..
the factory didn't balance these baskets when the engine was built.
again,
if a person has a choice then a balanced part/parts is the only way to go.
 
explode and take your leg off

explode and take your leg off

I have seen it happen all the time all of those guys at the track with only one leg and a kick stand, CLUTCH blew up took his leg clear off . seriously
now probably I will take my cases out if there is a problem right ? I flipped a coin five times and I am going to run it I will keep yaw posted
 
nastyjones said:
I'm surprised nobody has said this. What about the basket being out of balance? I would worry about that more than the strength of the weld. I think the weld will be fine. When I got it all together I would watch out for severe vibration.

Paul
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What's the clutch turn, 1,500 or 2,000 RPM Max? Maybe less, I don't have the primary gear ratio. How far out of balance can a six inch disc be at that slow speed?
 
tkent02 said:
What's the clutch turn, 1,500 or 2,000 RPM Max? Maybe less, I don't have the primary gear ratio.
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Not sure about the 1000, but the 850 primary ratio is 1.775.

In other words, with the engine at 9,000 rpm, the clutch is doing "only" 5070 rpm. :eek:


Edit: I just found a manual for a 1000. Ratio is the same.
.
 
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basket case

basket case

how much do you think the two welds weigh ?
 
blowerbike said:
1100 basket is not a bolt in.
it can be narrowed .500 and then you have to mix and match both types of clutch parts.
totally do-able.
the 1100 basket would still need a HD kit installed for drag racing.
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even if you use a 1000G crank?

the 1000G (and 1100G) uses the same clutch basket as the 16v 1100E
 
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