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Re: Torque Clutch Springs Bolts?
Reply #15 - 05/07/20 at 16:23:05
 
If you're tightening bolts compressing springs can you really get any accuracy by feel?

And parts I ordered are indefinitely backordered. Crappy.
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Reply #16 - 05/08/20 at 06:06:29
 
Eventually the plate bottoms out, and you can feel the difference as it is being loaded. Not sure if thats clear, but you will feel a difference. If you use a small wrench, not a long torque wrench. Stuff like this is perfect for a set of T handle wrenches.
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Reply #17 - 05/08/20 at 06:20:45
 
philthymike wrote on 05/07/20 at 16:23:05:
If you're tightening bolts compressing springs can you really get any accuracy by feel?

And parts I ordered are indefinitely backordered. Crappy.


Why not use an extractor to remove the broken bolts?
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Reply #18 - 05/08/20 at 15:27:28
 
I saw a guy use an engraver to run bolts out.
Unless youve got the skill and experience and equipment to get a drill centered, you will only ruin stuff.. The bolts are harder than what they go into,, dont try drilling, If the broken end is high enough to work with, maybe you can do it, but your best bet, before you touch it, take it to a machine shop and ask what they can do ..Ive been treated very nicely by machinists. They often charge average folks less per hour than their Big Industry customers. You might need to check out more than one,, and looking for Motorcycle parking and bikes is never a bad idea.
You can also call the dealerships and ask where they take their heads and stuff,,
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Reply #19 - 05/09/20 at 07:47:56
 
After trying to extract the stripped seat bolt unsuccessfully I'm gonna pass on extraction. I ended up having to drill the bolt out and tapping the hole left in the welded on stand-off in the fender.
I ordered a used clutch assy from EBay. It'll be delivered today.
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Reply #20 - 05/09/20 at 10:54:48
 
Probably a wise solution..
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Reply #21 - 05/10/20 at 13:00:45
 
I'm not too proud to admit that I've failed more times than not with my bolt extraction.  Another "black art" I haven't mastered.  haha
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Reply #22 - 05/10/20 at 20:03:40
 
The smaller th bolt, the worse the odds..
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Reply #23 - 05/11/20 at 09:18:32
 
So the used clutch that came the other day is complete and in excellent condition. The pressure plate and bolts are all I need from it though.
When Babbits finally gets the pressure plate in stock again and ships it out I'll use that part to make this used clutch complete again and try selling it here or Ebay. I don't want to put a good clutch to waste.

Babbits just emailed to say the bolts and other parts for my order have shipped. That's good news. No ETA on the pressure plate though.

Anyone here see themselves needing an entire clutch assy in the near future?
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Reply #24 - 05/11/20 at 09:19:33
 
This is the used assy from EBay.
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Reply #25 - 05/11/20 at 09:41:56
 
That's a fairly new looking unit. Ebay is always a crap-shoot...you appear to have done well.
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Reply #26 - 05/11/20 at 10:07:24
 
The price was right too - $69! Very well packed, shipped immediately - within hours of clicking Buy Now. Good communication and the package contained a proper invoice, a thank you note and business cards with contact info. I'm impressed. The seller is xylomx on Ebay and has 100% positive reviews.
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Reply #27 - 05/11/20 at 10:46:30
 
Hey Mike,
Congrats on the buy!
If you want to send me the piece with the busted bolts, I can try to get them out.
I have some vague idea what I'm doing, and have three drawers of hammers :-0
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Reply #28 - 05/11/20 at 10:52:32
 
Armen wrote on 05/11/20 at 10:46:30:
Hey Mike,
Congrats on the buy!
If you want to send me the piece with the busted bolts, I can try to get them out.
I have some vague idea what I'm doing, and have three drawers of hammers :-0


It's all yours. Send a private message with your addy.
I probably won't work on the bike again until the weekend since I'm still waiting on the gasket and fancy clutch tool.
But I'll be sure to set the old pressure plate aside for you.
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Reply #29 - 05/13/20 at 10:18:41
 
Got 2 parts orders today and Babbits shipped the backordered pressure plate so looks like I'll be back in business soon. It seems ordering the used clutch was unnecessary in retrospect but at the time I didn't know how long the backordered parts would take.
Anyway I've got a used clutch for sale now - $69 (what I paid).

Can't wait to try this fancy clutch tool. I almost went over sideways trying to tighten the big nut while applying the rear brake.
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