Question for Staton chain drive owners

[jg767]

Interesting. I've never seen a small engine use friction material like that. I've only seen it on larger clutches for go-karts and the like.

have three moters, robin subaru, tanaka 40, and the mitsu43, all of which have 78mm clutches with clutch shoes almost identical to a typical aotomtive drum brake shoes, except the pads are much smaller and thinner, If there was no friction material it couldn't possibly engage the clutch drum.

 

[Big Blue]

What are the measurements of a inside drive S/R 35 unit mounted. I want to enclose one on the bike with some type of box. ?x?x?

 

[RogerS]

Big Blue,
10" wide X 10" high X 13 1/2" long.
I took a standard plastic milk carton, you know the old ones that everyone stores stuff in, the stackable ones. I cut out the bottom and a slot in the front to let a small part of the gearbox protrude then lined the left side (traffic side) and back so it looks like I'm carrying stuff. I left the front, top, and right side (exhaust) open for airflow. It looks kind of like a bag ladies bike but no one is the wiser. Its a little tuff filling with engine with fuel but it will do until I make my new cover which is going to look like a soft pack on a rack. It will be easily removeable.
Let me know what you have in mind.

 

[Big Blue]

Thanks, I'm thinking about a dog bag. 20x11x 11.75 they sell it at petco . Its the type you put a small dog in and carry it on your shoulder.

 

[RogerS]

Whooo boy, and I thought my milk cart was silly looking!

 

[Big Blue]

Maybe , heres a picture of the bag .Would need some work,its to open but It would look like a bag I think. Just brainstorming right now looking for a good answer.

 

[RogerS]

I don't think closing the sides is an issue, except in line with the exhaust, if the front, bottom, and top are left open for air flow. I think I am going to make a 1/4" diameter aluminum frame around the engine and gearbox and then have someone custom sew what will look like a soft sided bag with velcro flaps for the top and in line with the exhaust port. Just open those two up when I want to run it.