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Offline r1_pete

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My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« on: February 22, 2014, 02:16:49 PM »
I fancied having a go at a hydraulic clutch for a while, no real reason other than to be a bit different, I've seen many using a triangular type plate, but couldn't see how it was centred....
So came up with this, which centres on the original cover lip, I'm quite pleased after 3 or 4 hours on the lathe its turned out perfectly centred.
Next job is to plug the kickstart hole, then start polishing.

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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2014, 04:58:17 PM »
Really nice work there pete. What's the donor hydraulic actuator from?

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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2014, 06:21:55 PM »
Excellent job, have you removed the kick start permanently?.
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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2014, 06:33:49 PM »
Nice bit of lathework there! But, I am very curious as to how the oilpump is going to work without the kickstart shaft, have you shortened the shaft, or some other incredibly cunning plan?
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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2014, 07:48:52 PM »
The slave is from a CBR1000 but its pretty common across the Honda range.

The kick starter will be permanently removed, I'm going to cut the shaft a couple of mm short of the oil seal and press in an alloy blanking plug with a smear of Loctite.
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1972 CB750K2 hot rod. Sold
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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2014, 09:15:18 PM »
Nice work Pete.

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Re: My version of a Hydraulic clutch conversion
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2014, 10:49:37 AM »
Excellent.....

 

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