clutch question

[Guest]

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

[anthonygs1000]

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

[tkent02]

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?

[srsupertrap]

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?

[anthonygs1000]

example

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

[anthonygs1000]

basket case ?

this is the basket job what do you think ?

[anthonygs1000]

bottom side

how does this look ?

[bonanzadave]

Maybe PM one of these guys....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=118398&highlight=track+stories

[trippivot]

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.

[anthonygs1000]

what is the worst that can happen ?

what is the worst that can happen ?

[focus frenzy]

what is the worst that can happen ?

it could explode and take your leg off, nothing major.

I am courious why you didn't switch to a 1100 type basket? they are much stronger.

PS: nice looking welds

[blowerbike]

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.

[nastyjones]

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

[blowerbike]

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.

[anthonygs1000]

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