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#Post#: 2911--------------------------------------------------
New clutch test run
By: Rob vW Date: September 12, 2021, 1:03 pm
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This afternoon I had a chance to test out the new clutch. It
works ( what did you expect).
My ride was over a mix of B roads and hills. Hills are probably
the worst enemy of the mighty Nuovo Falcone. However, everything
worked fine. Finding neutral isn’t too much of a problem. I just
put the gearbox into first and then tap on the lever a couple of
times to get the neutral light to light up. It’s the same as
before.
My greatest concern was the weight of the clutch action due to
the new, longer springs. However, all is well. The clutch action
isn’t too heavy so I won’t have to develop muscles like Popeye.
I might consider a device such as an EZ Clutch in future, but
for now, it’s not necessary.
Everything probably needs a little time to bed in.
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Re: New clutch test run
By: banquo Date: September 14, 2021, 11:07 am
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Thanks for the three write-ups on this Rob, and sorry for the
long delay in replying.
I'll be honest ad say that after checking the site dozens of
times and finding nothing new, I just gave up!
You're lucky to have someone to ship for you.
So many parts are available only from Germany, and so few
suppliers seem at all interested in the hassle of dealing with
the UK, and who can blame them if they have plenty other
customers.
I bought a set of used plates off eBay, and hope they will see
me through if I do run into problems,
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Re: New clutch test run
By: Rob vW Date: September 16, 2021, 7:21 am
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With regard to the new clutch, I cannot now be sure if it is the
new springs, or friction plates or change of oil type that has
cured the clutch slip.
According to Uwe Pirner, the clutch was marginal from the start
(his words, not mine). Obviously, someone has had the engine
apart at some time on my particular machine as the springs I
removed were 45mm long compared with 35mm as standard.
The clutch friction plates I removed were pretty much unworn.
They were the same thickness as the new friction plates.
However, the material might have been contaminated with the
incorrect oil.
Of course, I have no idea what oil was used originally. I had
used a 20W50 mineral oil. However, this time I have used a
20W50 mineral oil which is JASO rated for wet clutches.
I had a slipping clutch. Now I don't.
However, I do have an oil leak! :-(
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Re: New clutch test run
By: banquo Date: September 16, 2021, 4:25 pm
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Bummer about the oil leak Rob (where from?).
Still, it’s good to hear you now have a clutch that works… 8)
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Re: New clutch test run
By: Rob vW Date: September 17, 2021, 3:22 am
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I suspect that the oil leak is coming from the neutral switch or
from the drive seal. You can see the leak area just ahead of
the kickstart quadrant.
As a precaution I have ordered new seals for the flywheel shaft
and gearbox/sprocket drive. They are double lipped and in
viton. Expensive, but worth it. I have a similar problem on my
BMW airhead where the new seal behind the alternator is leaking.
That will definitely be replaced with a double lip viton seal.
I don't bother with the facebook page for the NF now, not since
an a**hole in the USA tried to tell me (the way it was written
was in the vein of "thou shalt not!" (do all Americans write
this way?)) I was wrong to use stainless steel wheel rims and
must never use stainless wheel steel rims. I don't mind
friendly advice & friendly suggestions (my advice/experience) is
offered in the same way, but when some complete idiot tries to
order me not do what I want with my own bike, it's time to
leave.
Anyway, if anyone is in the vicinity of the Old Crown pub at
Snarestone, Leicestershire, on Sunday 19th, the Taverners
section of the VMCC are holding their Road Trial, and for the
first time ever, I am having a go and riding the mighty Nuovo
Falcone, complete with stainless steel rims and spokes and
slight oil leak.
Wish me luck and give me a wave if you see me. I am on a blue
ex-Carabinieri bike.
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Re: New clutch test run
By: banquo Date: September 17, 2021, 5:03 am
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Sorry to hear that Rob, but don’t let one bad apple spoil what
has become quite a useful resource. For what it’s worth, getting
my wheels rebuilt in stainless back in 2003 was the best money I
ever spent. My Polizia model also has a leak, but so far I
haven’t managed to get the flywheel nuts off. I’ll be several
hundred miles North of you in the Cairngorms, but hope your day
goes well. Come up to the Scottish double some year. It was a
great pair of weekend runs pre-Covid!
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