Has anyone ever bothered to statically (or even dynamically) balance their clutch basket?
Is this a worthwhile step to building a great CBX engine?
I know of people who swear at the benefits. But I also know the clutch basket is revolving at a much lower RPM than the crank etc.
Thanks
Aris
Clutch balancing
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Re: Clutch balancing
Hello there, is any body listening?
ANY thoughts on this welcome
Best, Aris
ANY thoughts on this welcome

Best, Aris
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Re: Clutch balancing
Aris,Kool_Biker wrote: I know of people who swear at the benefits.
How do they accomplish the dynamic balancing?
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Re: Clutch balancing
Ari kalispera,
Sigura aksizi ton kopo theoretika, alla apo tin alli ine vithismena sto ladi praktika, an thes dinami mono me TURBO .
Giorgos
Sigura aksizi ton kopo theoretika, alla apo tin alli ine vithismena sto ladi praktika, an thes dinami mono me TURBO .
Giorgos
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Re: Clutch balancing
Aris, I've heard of this being beneficial for twins but I doubt there would be much of a benefit on a multi-cylinder production bike, but I guess it couldn't hurt, might as well do the alternator too.
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Re: Clutch balancing
http://www.balancemasters.com/
As Jeff mentioned, these guys talk about a Harley clutch.
I have never heard about the process[which of course means nothing]. Aris are you having an engine vibration?
As Jeff mentioned, these guys talk about a Harley clutch.
I have never heard about the process[which of course means nothing]. Aris are you having an engine vibration?
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Re: Clutch balancing
Hi chaps and thanks for your replies.
No, I do not have a vibration issue.
But as I am about to upgrade my 79 clutch to an 81 I bought off eBay, I wonder if this is something worth contemplating.
This becomes especially appropriate as I have recently got access to a workshop with some fine crank balancing equipment (yes!) and some people with lots of know-how, especially on how not to ruin these rare (clutch) baskets.
Oh, and before some normal people jump in to say I am splitting hair here, of course I am.
But I love it!
Best, Aris
No, I do not have a vibration issue.
But as I am about to upgrade my 79 clutch to an 81 I bought off eBay, I wonder if this is something worth contemplating.
This becomes especially appropriate as I have recently got access to a workshop with some fine crank balancing equipment (yes!) and some people with lots of know-how, especially on how not to ruin these rare (clutch) baskets.
Oh, and before some normal people jump in to say I am splitting hair here, of course I am.

Best, Aris
Aris Hadjiaslanis
ICOA # 6309
Berkshire, Windsor
ICOA # 6309
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