help , quick answer needed

[kiawrench]

need quick help,,
starter clutch
got it out , cleaned the holes ,
found unlimited suppy of m8x1.25x20 metric allen bolts to repair as per posting ,, but only one question,,
face of clutch has small crack,,, replace or re-use? never sw\aw answer on any postings,  no manual -- yet

[Lucky]

first, how do the rollers look?  this will be a case where your professional judgement will help.
I have heard stories here of people who have had theirs welded.  I think that would be the way to go. again, professional judgement here.  sounds like you might want to get it magnafluxed to be sure it's just one small one, & if so, weld it & grind it down smooth.

--Lucky

[kiawrench]

ok, had brazed, ground down and now flywheel set all in one fat piece,,  set in new bolts, cut off top 6 threads with dremel, peened each ,as in post --- now just need to put all in and see what hapens ,, i did slip a call to yamaha ,, complete set up for starter clutch (all of it -case rollers,caps and sprins ,new keeper pin and three useless factory bolts can be had for 90.00 , no extra for shipping ,, so if all else fails,,, buy it new

oh,, lucky, if you read this any time soon,,did forks as you sent papers,,, on bench test they seem weak as my granny -- you mentioned adding extra spacer,, 1 1/2 inches long ,, but didnt say what od the spacer is ,, -- wouldnt remember that would you ???  think maybe needs more preload,, i have to drop again saturday when get back from tng center to put on new silicone gaiter set i got , ebony black of course (18.00at honda store guys ,, saves the seals )  want to add the spec ll fork brace, but cant find it yet ,, maybe for my birthday

[Lucky]

That's 'cause I didn't mention spacers...but figure slightly smaller than the cap OD.  Betcha Rick knows!

[RobTx]

I think 3/4 in PVC pipe will work for spacers.  I have 1 extra inch preload in mine.
Rob

[Rick G]

I used 1/2 inch pvc , it was a bear to put together, I didn't like it made it pogo a lot  and every bump in the road hit me in the sholders. I  went to air forks. Having said that , I'll add that, I have arthritus in my sholders ,so their a bit sensative to bumps, also I didn't try a different weight of oil. It could be I'm just an old cream puff.lol
 :)

[kiawrench]

ok,, good news,, got the starter mess all fixed up,,
had the clutch pack brazed, ground it down smooth,, used large power sander at local napa store,, (the one used to true heads on,, old stuff , but still works )
got it all put together,, fired up on second or third revolution,,, back to riding
    guess am going to hold off on spacer idea for now,, get used to forks with oil in both sides at same time ,, lol
    went looking for fork brace,, may not do that either ,, unless can buy one out at parts yard ----- lowest price i found tonight was 125.00 and a three week wait ,, so most likely going to let that idea simmer .

[Lucky]

By the time you read this i'll have won this fork brace on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2434294720
he offers them all the time, and often no one bids on them...
$30, can't beat it!
--Lucky

[kiawrench]

 ?dog-gone ? i was just on eBay last night and didnt see that--
now i know why you are called lucky ? ? ?
i
 ?i am going to have to watch eBay a little more ?
 of course,, you could just photo and spec the whole thing out for me,verify bolt hole pattern, and sizes ,, then send to me , then i can carry it over to jeffries corp,,, let the 3rd shift knock a few out on cnc machine,,, lol

[GAJim]

I know people talk about the spacers and air in the forks  I put in progressive springs and it is a whole lot better.  plus I have the front fork brace.  also consider replacing the race bearings with tapered.  

[Rick G]

The guy with the fork braces  puts one on every week or so . so don't get into a bidding war  with someone, Don't pay over 34 dollars , just wait  for the next one . latley they have been going for 30.00 .
I bought  2, one for myself and one for a friend. I really like  the tune up they gave the forks , that and the tapered rollers.

[kiawrench]

ok  all done ,, got the forks redone, at home and thanx to lucky for the dope sheets -  but i did add an inch to upper spacer sections and should have my new ,shiny forged fork brace anytime now.
    i rebuilt the starter clutch as instructed,, have a few extra bolts , guy just gave me a hand full at supply store- they are easy to get , grade 8 metric  allen, m8x1.25  i got the 20mm ones,, then loc-tite ,cut ,form to peen ,,, works like a new one . case seeps just a bit, but am going to do seal tear down when the snow flies,,,  or january if it doesnt snow. until then , am going on any run i can with her,, hasnt let me down yet , and the starter thing was just a red-face day,, not a let down