Ultimate BLAH - Need a part dimensions

[Hajuu]

Hey guys,

*once again* the ****ing clutch actuator shaft pin thing has gone missing due to roadside chain removal at 2am due to another breakdown due to the little white fuel bung on the carb leaking a lot of fuel.

Got that fixed, and now the pin has been lost somewhere along the way. I mean the one that connects the clutch lever to the actual clutch, through the drive sprocket. I lost this once before and its one of those really ****ing annoying things to lose, because you cant exactly just buy one, except as part of a clutch kit.

Sigh. So, I need the dimensions of this. Not that I have any idea where I will ever get a piece of steel bar of exact dimensions. Im definately not buying a $100 clutch replacement kit for a tiny piece of bar, and cant expect my dealer to break up another kit for it.

 

[srdavo]

a $100 clutch replacement kit

parts are available... shop around.

http://www.bicycle-engines.com/2str....html?osCsid=1fbd95e580f690f621b48f2e63250c5d

http://www.pistonbikes.com/SearchResults.asp

http://thatsdax.com/ENGINE_KIT_PARTS_PAGE_3.html

 

[cabinfever1977]

Its $5 for rod and bearing from thatsdax.

 

[Hajuu]

Heh thatd be great.. If i werent in a regional part of australia. Steel bar is accessible, for ordering from usa i might as well order from china direct from manufacturer.

Really dont want to wait 3 weeks minimum for a like 1 inch piece of round steel bar.

 

[AussieSteve]

If you measure the diameter of the hole in the countershaft and get a piece of rod to fit, you should be able to cut it a bit long, then slowly trim the length down until clutch operation is about normal, by trial-and-error. Ideally, though, hardened steel would be best, not mild steel, so it would be hard to trim.
If you use mild steel, still order an original spare and replace your temp 'bucking bar' as soon as you can. The clutch pivot cam will bite into soft steel. Or case-harden a softer rod.

... Steve

 

[Hajuu]

Sounds like a plan, steve.

This whole project has become kind of a joke now really. I just want some semi-reliable transport. Losing this part has obviously been my fault both times, but the reason I had to remove my chain both times was not.

I've had nearly every part on this thing except the main engine break on me. Which wouldn't be so annoying, if it wasnt my main form of transport (my normal bike) and it was basically being taken out of commission every few days.

This break was caused by a fuel leak at 2am from the little fuel bung on the carb.. Must be the single cheapest part on the whole thing, but without it, the entire thing is cripled. Rediculous.

I'd have to give a *lot* of credit to my dealer though (www.starfirebikeengines.com.au). The best guy, who has helped me profusely with every aspect, not only helping me with local parts, but with so much of his time and his workshop.

 

[AussieSteve]

Sounds like a plan, steve.

This whole project has become kind of a joke now really. I just want some semi-reliable transport. Losing this part has obviously been my fault both times, but the reason I had to remove my chain both times was not.

I've had nearly every part on this thing except the main engine break on me. Which wouldn't be so annoying, if it wasnt my main form of transport (my normal bike) and it was basically being taken out of commission every few days.

This break was caused by a fuel leak at 2am from the little fuel bung on the carb.. Must be the single cheapest part on the whole thing, but without it, the entire thing is cripled. Rediculous.

I'd have to give a *lot* of credit to my dealer though (www.starfirebikeengines.com.au). The best guy, who has helped me profusely with every aspect, not only helping me with local parts, but with so much of his time and his workshop.

I haven't checked out StarFireBikeEngines before, so thanks for the link. I need good suppliers.
Having just got the shift kit fitted, I don't want to pull mine apart just yet to measure the rod, at least until I've had a test-ride. (When the rain stops.)
A thought - if you have an old drill bit that's the right diameter and access to a grinder.....
Needless to say, use a piece from the smooth end that goes into the chuck, not the fluted end.

... Steve

 

[Hajuu]

heh, yeah? Sounds like a plan to me, going to go see what ive got.. Or perhaps a bolt with the head cut off..

What about if the diameter isnt exact? Really im just looking to get the thing going until I can get the right part. Did you know of any australian supplier who does more individual parts like this? ive been using starfire for literally everything, because he's a great guy.

 

[Hajuu]

Found it on Zbox (http://www.zbox.com.au/spares.htm) for $4 hehh, problem solved!

 

[GearNut]

Do you still have the ball bearing that goes in the hole first, before the "bucking bar"?
Ya' might wanna check for it before you place your order.