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Falicon clutch basket

limeex2

limeex2

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Picked up a Falicon clutch basket off of E-Bay. I didnt look very closely at the basket pictures. When I received it,there were heavy wear/chatter marks from the plates in the basket "fingers". What problems will this create? The seller was really cool about it when I contacted him with my concerns.Willing to take it back or work out some type of trade for more parts. Should I keep it and touch up the basket or return it? Paid $150 for it. I am gathering parts for a new motor in the future,probably wont be heavily modded(ya right!!!) so I should get a better basket. Thoughts?
 
Typically causes the clutch plates to hang and not allow the clutch to release. Others with more experience can chime in. Might want to post some pics and show us just how bad it is.
 
I have problems posting pics, until the kids teach me!!! We used to file them down carefully.There is another on E-Bay today,looks to be in a little better shape. Hope he doesnt figure out I may bid on it and return this one
 
limeex2 said:
Picked up a Falicon clutch basket off of E-Bay. I didnt look very closely at the basket pictures. When I received it,there were heavy wear/chatter marks from the plates in the basket "fingers". What problems will this create? The seller was really cool about it when I contacted him with my concerns.Willing to take it back or work out some type of trade for more parts. Should I keep it and touch up the basket or return it? Paid $150 for it. I am gathering parts for a new motor in the future,probably wont be heavily modded(ya right!!!) so I should get a better basket. Thoughts?
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that's not a falicon basket and i seen it was beat to death...i couldn't believe people started bidding on it and ran the price that high.
falicon always balances there baskets..that one didn't have any balance marks i could see.
and the one on ebay right now is a MUCH nicer basket.
sorry you bought a shlter...good luck.
 
The guy said he would take it back.So I may be out shipping.Lesson learned. I will check the original listing,if it is described as a Falicon,and it is not,he may even pay shipping back to help his rating. Is the one on E-bay now a Falicon? Does it make that much difference not to be balanced if I am Not running big HP through it? Whats a good price? Member have one they want to part with?
 
when small shops do an HD backing plate most if not all didn't balance because lack of equipment.
i never balanced any of the baskets i did...never felt or had a problem.
falicon makes the backing plates kits so your seller if half right.
the one for auction right now is another small shop/individual modified basket plus the weld isn't really flowed out nicely.
it is in better shape than the one you have though.
 
I don't balance the hubs I build & have never had an issue with any. I have kits in stock & can build you one if you want a new build.
Ray.
 
Note to self and my forum friends. Dont accept a invite to the local watering hole when trying to get a prize on E-Bay....I dont even want to know how much it went for. thanks for the info RapidRay. Ray I think I can be talked into making the next step on a motor,we should talk. Feel free to call me @651-491-9030
 
I have a Falicon clutch basket. If you have a GS1000 2V they rework your clutch basket: Disassemble replace the backing plate, install HD springs, weld it up & balance it
 
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