My Thunderace thread

veyron1 · 25th May 2007, 22:01

Ah. Yes. Hydraulic. Bleed...never thought about that...dunno why, was thinking of cables and wet multiplates...I apoplogise...

Although I do have apprehensions regarding the clutch wear-out theory. Hard riding can wear it out as well. The clutch is held in place by the pressure plate/s, remember? A weak pressure plate can wear the clutch out under hard conditions as well.

And I agree, those conditions are few and far between...

Rtech · 26th May 2007, 12:21

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was thinking of cables and wet multiplates...

It's doesn't have cables, but it sure as hell as a wet clutch with multiple friction plates!

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The clutch is held in place by the pressure plate/s, remember? A weak pressure plate can wear the clutch out under hard conditions as well.

Correct, kind off. Except the pressure plate will not be the item to change.

The main items to replace in a motorcycle clutch would be the friction plates. These are what wear out, and are relatively inexpensive to replace (around 40-50$). At the same time, it's advisable to replace the clutch springs as well, since it is opened up anyway.

Here's an exploded view of the internals of a basic motorcycle clutch. Should give you a better idea about how it works.

veyron1 · 26th May 2007, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Rtech

It's doesn't have cables, but it sure as hell as a wet clutch with multiple friction plates!

Yes, I know...which was why I said that...

And I meant replacing the friction plates as well... I apologise for the car lingo...

Frankly, I'm a ninny with bike trannies; cars are much rather my cup of tea. Have opened bike 'boxes a couple of times, but never dismantled or studied completely...thanks, that dia does help...a lot...

A great deal more to learn yet...

manson · 27th May 2007, 12:29

Half a pair of good boots solved my gear shift problems, wore my boots instead of the sneakers for the ride today, and not a single false neutral, even through hard shifting.

manson.

v1p3r · 27th May 2007, 12:31

Saab, mileage kitna aata hai?

manson · 27th May 2007, 12:43

bahut achcha aata hai, did 170 kms, on e way and a ew kms on the way back.
Stopped to tank up, 400 bucks worth of fuel, 8.3x Liters odd, and the tank almost done, maybe another liter, or maximum two could be accomodated.

manson.

normally_crazy · 27th May 2007, 13:33

So approx 20 kmpl ? What use re - my TDi used to give that much in city with 4 people in the comfort of the a/c.

danlalan · 27th May 2007, 14:42

I think we need to have a small mini meet tonight...wht say...

CBr 400
954 rr
zzr 400
and the thunderace.

Dippy · 27th May 2007, 14:58

Another meet? Dan the boys did a morning ride to Lonavla and back today

manson · 27th May 2007, 18:08

dippy, two members have swapped some money and a 954

dan, hafta be somewhere tonight, maybe sometime through the week (wednesday).

manson.

Fireblader85 · 27th May 2007, 23:58

Who has bought the 954?

anku · 28th May 2007, 00:01

yes yes 945 mrs dan wht r u suppose to bring..... making every one hot wit there bikes

ZULFI · 28th May 2007, 17:50

Hey MANSON, I could provide you tyres for your bike whenever you require them. I have Bridgestone, Michelin and Dunlop

manson · 28th May 2007, 21:02

Thanks Zulfi, will get in touch with you before the next season takes off.
Btw, havent heard much praise for the dunlops, expecially for street use. How would yu compare them to the pilots and BT 014 s?
Also, the current rear is a 180/55, would an upsize to 190/50 hamper anything?

manson.

ZULFI · 29th May 2007, 10:03

I have sold some Dunlops but have not recieved any complaints

Anyway, I have more of Michelins and Bridgestones.

As someone on the thread rightly said, Michelins are a bit soft, but then the grip you get is far better than Bridgestone. Michelin is more of a sport oriented tyre whereas Bridgestone is more for touring and would not wear off that fast.

Concerning your query on upsizing the tyre to a 190 or 200, I have sold upsize tyres to plenty and no one has ever complained of poor handling or anything. But I am personally of the opinion to use the specified size given by the manufacturer. Without a doubt, they are the best judge.

25th May 2007, 22:01	#91
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 54 Times View My Garage	Ah. Yes. Hydraulic. Bleed...never thought about that...dunno why, was thinking of cables and wet multiplates...I apoplogise... Although I do have apprehensions regarding the clutch wear-out theory. Hard riding can wear it out as well. The clutch is held in place by the pressure plate/s, remember? A weak pressure plate can wear the clutch out under hard conditions as well. And I agree, those conditions are few and far between...
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27th May 2007, 12:29	#94
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	Half a pair of good boots solved my gear shift problems, wore my boots instead of the sneakers for the ride today, and not a single false neutral, even through hard shifting. manson.
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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,364 Thanked: 7,505 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Saab, mileage kitna aata hai?
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27th May 2007, 12:43	#96
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	bahut achcha aata hai, did 170 kms, on e way and a ew kms on the way back. Stopped to tank up, 400 bucks worth of fuel, 8.3x Liters odd, and the tank almost done, maybe another liter, or maximum two could be accomodated. manson.
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27th May 2007, 13:33	#97
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	So approx 20 kmpl ? What use re - my TDi used to give that much in city with 4 people in the comfort of the a/c.
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27th May 2007, 14:42	#98
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,639 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	I think we need to have a small mini meet tonight...wht say... CBr 400 954 rr zzr 400 and the thunderace.
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27th May 2007, 14:58	#99
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,769 Thanked: 4,283 Times	Another meet? Dan the boys did a morning ride to Lonavla and back today
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27th May 2007, 18:08	#100
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	dippy, two members have swapped some money and a 954 dan, hafta be somewhere tonight, maybe sometime through the week (wednesday). manson.
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27th May 2007, 23:58	#101
Fireblader85 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 208 Thanked: 124 Times	Who has bought the 954?
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28th May 2007, 00:01	#102
anku BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 254 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	yes yes 945 mrs dan wht r u suppose to bring..... making every one hot wit there bikes
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28th May 2007, 17:50	#103
ZULFI Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey MANSON, I could provide you tyres for your bike whenever you require them. I have Bridgestone, Michelin and Dunlop
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28th May 2007, 21:02	#104
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	Thanks Zulfi, will get in touch with you before the next season takes off. Btw, havent heard much praise for the dunlops, expecially for street use. How would yu compare them to the pilots and BT 014 s? Also, the current rear is a 180/55, would an upsize to 190/50 hamper anything? manson.
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29th May 2007, 10:03	#105
ZULFI Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	I have sold some Dunlops but have not recieved any complaints Anyway, I have more of Michelins and Bridgestones. As someone on the thread rightly said, Michelins are a bit soft, but then the grip you get is far better than Bridgestone. Michelin is more of a sport oriented tyre whereas Bridgestone is more for touring and would not wear off that fast. Concerning your query on upsizing the tyre to a 190 or 200, I have sold upsize tyres to plenty and no one has ever complained of poor handling or anything. But I am personally of the opinion to use the specified size given by the manufacturer. Without a doubt, they are the best judge.
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