b40rt Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Well I found out why my clutch wouldn't free off ! Anybody think this could be welded without throwing the clutch completely out of balance ? (Anybody got one for sale ? swm tl320 1980 280cc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hekto Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I think it might be welded with some luck; but it will need some machining afterwards. You could also go with 3 springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Mine was like that in the Jumbo when I got it. When I found it I thought great, that's why the clutch action is poor (well, crap more accurately) I got another from Martin Matthews and when fitted tried the bike again. Total disappointment, the clutch action was still the same... Not sure I'd go with 3 springs due to the uneven pattern but I used 4 in the Jumbo without it slipping when trying to get a lighter clutch pull, so you could try that. There are 4 grades of clutch springs for the Rotax which are in stock at Rotax UK if ever you want to try different springs. I'm still trying to cure the graunching, grating, juddering when feeding in the clutch in 3rd or above. It wasn't caused by the broken lug, it's normal. For a replacement clutch centre, try Martin, or try Malcolm Herbert as he also has a stock of used Rotax/SWM parts for sale (on here as Malcra) or this is a link to his blog http://www.twinshock.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks Woody & Hekto I just got a selection of springs from Peter Knight (4 soft, 4 medium & 2 hard) and was going to try a mix of 4 soft and 2 medium to start, when I discovered the broken off post. My clutch had 6 hard springs in it, which explained the 2 handed action, didnt slip tho. I suspect the boss got broken off or damaged, when someone levered against it to bend the tab up to secure the centre nut. Thanks for the help and suggestions. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hi Ross I have one ....see pm Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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