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Title: Got a new clutch
Post by: Yoni159 on September 30, 2020, 05:27:06 AM
Hi i got a new clutch but its seem they send me one pads broken... Can i still ride with it?

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Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Neil955i on September 30, 2020, 07:22:49 AM
I’d personally return it for an exchange as it was at best damaged in transit and at worst failed even the most cursory of quality checks at the factory!


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Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Yoni159 on September 30, 2020, 11:58:19 AM
I dont have choice for this now. But i asked if its possible to ride with this? Or it could be bad
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: CROSSBOLT on September 30, 2020, 12:08:40 PM
Bad. Get it replaced.
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Neil955i on September 30, 2020, 12:10:05 PM
OK.  Interesting to see I'm not the only one of that opinion - thanks Karl!  Turning to that specific question however, I suspect the answer will be yes you could probably use it like that, but I'd await the opinion of someone more qualified than me to rule on it.  I am, at best, an amateur mechanic!
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Neil955i on September 30, 2020, 12:11:20 PM
Bad. Get it replaced.

Seems he can't replace it Karl.  Can he use it without it screwing up his transmission?
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: CROSSBOLT on September 30, 2020, 01:10:50 PM
The transmission will be okay but clutch and bell might not. Back in the brake shoe days even local shops could bond friction material to brake shoes....
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Yoni159 on September 30, 2020, 07:01:25 PM
Can I buy separately one clutch shoe and install it?
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: CROSSBOLT on September 30, 2020, 07:15:09 PM
I finally saw the link and looked at your picture! Can the supplier take this as a returned item damaged in shipping (?) and replace it? You received it this way?
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: Yoni159 on September 30, 2020, 07:19:42 PM
I finally saw the link and looked at your picture! Can the supplier take this as a returned item damaged in shipping (?) and replace it? You received it this way?
i bought it from very bad place they they customers service are awufal and i suspect they send me a broken clutch for purpose. Clutch cant brake in the box without have any broken piece inside... They scammers they also dont answer to emails... Very bad
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: scooterfan on October 01, 2020, 12:21:58 AM
I think in the longer term the damaged pad will get worn faster and eventually the clutch will be off-balance due to less weight on the one pad. This might shorten the lifespan of the clutch bearings - specially the needle bearing.
If the clutch did not come with a new bell and pulley, I think the needle bearing on the old pulley will be on it’s way out long before the new clutch pads are worn - specially due to an off-balanced problem eventually.
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: CROSSBOLT on October 01, 2020, 02:08:50 PM
I think in the longer term the damaged pad will get worn faster and eventually the clutch will be off-balance due to less weight on the one pad. This might shorten the lifespan of the clutch bearings - specially the needle bearing.
If the clutch did not come with a new bell and pulley, I think the needle bearing on the old pulley will be on it’s way out long before the new clutch pads are worn - specially due to an off-balanced problem eventually.
I think your point on balance is valid. How about weighing the damaged shoe and then removing material from the other two shoes in a similar place to equal? That way he could use them without balance vibrations.
Title: Re: Got a new clutch
Post by: de dee on October 11, 2020, 10:05:01 PM
Hi i got a new clutch but its seem they send me one pads broken... Can i still ride with it?

https://ibb.co/DRyD2Rk
looking at your picture just ride it , and check it every 10,000 miles