I've seen refurbishment of the clutch drum slots using the method you describe...I've also seen them welded and cleaned up to achieve the same result...That certainly extends the life of the clutch drum, though getting a full set of symmetrical slots is unlikely and in that case an unequal load is then applied to the clutch plate tangs/slots ensuring a rapid return of the same problem...That said it's a workable solution...
My criticism was of the conversion to a plain bush instead of rollers...I didn't make that clear in my post. I don't think it's a good solution as it is prone to failure without constant consideration of clutch use...I did also note one circumstance where slipping the clutch is common, apart from the fact that is done momentarily every time you pull away or when selecting neutral...There might be lubrication issues as well if the bush clearance was held to anything like a bearing tolerance and oil levels in the (leaky) primary chain case were not studiously maintained..If more clearance was used then the operation of the clutch would be no better than that provided by worn bearings etc...
Sorry, it's just my opinion but I'd never accept that as a good modification...I'd be more inclined to looking at modifying the clutch etc. to fit a ball bearing instead of loose rollers. I did exactly that to enable a Triumph clutch to be fitted to my WB30 and in terms of free play of the clutch drum etc. it was an improvement over the original set up...Shouldn't any modification be at least as good as the original arrangement?...Otherwise things are just going backwards....Ian
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I thought everyone came to a stop in neutral because it's the sensible thing to do. I haven't heard about having to stay in gear with the clutch in at lights, don't have to do it in SA but I suppose they'll get around to it. I always ride with a spare clutch cable, now I'll have to carry 2. The local authorities here's particular interest is to slap ever lower speed limits on any road they can find.
I've heard of that ridiculous practice being taught my motorcycle instructors in the UK...There is no logical reason to 'sit on the clutch' at a junction that I can deduce...I generally select neutral as I come to a halt and always have done...Ian
I saw the sitting in gear approach advocated on an American site. The idea is that you're ready to drop the clutch & get out of oncoming danger. I hae ma doots.
I don't recall having to do that in 52 years of motorcycling and about a trillion stops at junctions....However, I think you should stare upwards as well in case something drops out of the sky....:small_airplane: :comet: :laughing: ...Ian
