Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
2 piece clutch cover
sandblaster:
Remember, I made this ring on my drill press with a carbide cutter free hand.
If you don't want to wait for Roost to make you one all you need to do is get a KX450F clutch cover.
Trace the perimeter on a piece of 1/4" aluminum.
Machine your KX500 clutch cover down so that it is about 1/4" below the surface of your water pump area (1.600" or so)
Then place the adapter over the hole in your KX500 clutch cover and trace the hole.
Cut is out with whatever, I used a jig saw.
Drill it and tap it.
Weld it.
Ride it.
Some of you guys could do it very quickly.
It took me forever just to figure out what I wanted because I have little to no idea of what I'm doing.
I need to ride it hard for a while to be sure there is no glitches but so far I am very happy with the results.
Goat:
d**n fine work SB. Just goes to show that you don't need the latest and greatest tools and equipment to do the job right.
I knew you could custom fab sandblaster :D It doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you're happy with it in the end.
sandblaster:
Thanks...
Now I'm debating if I want to make another by hand for my K5BC or wait for Roost.... :lol:
sandblaster:
Since I have a 2 piece clutch cover..... and it uses a kx450f cover.... and I have a Hinson clutch basket.... I was thinking about this...
In fact, I could get a Pro Circuit cover like this...
Then I could mix and match depending on my mood :D
sandblaster:
I think I will run this one for a while...
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