Ordered cam chain tensioner and kevlar clutch from DD

[dgc67]

Ordered the parts today.  He felt I would not need the gaskets but told me what to look for before I pull them off.  Basically cracks, makes sense.  My bike has been slipping some in the higher rpms, just as the power kicks in so I ordered the clutch as well.

I plan on putting these on in about 2 weeks if anyone is interested in seeing it done or wants to help.  Next weekend I am going to mount my new tires as well.  Got my 3/4" valve stems in the mail yesterday.

[hootmon]

Why are you doing the Cam Chain Tensioner??? Tell me more..
If you don't mind coming to my garage.. I'll be more than glad to help !!! I've done the clutch!

[roboto65]

Well if you want it done for free and you are free Sunday the 15th you or anyone else that needs work can come on over to my place and we can fix you right up tire change and all!!!!! I am fluant in  all the parts you have to replace LOL  OH and I would get the gasket it will not come off in one piece from what I have seen!!!

[TLRam1]

Make sure your hydraulics are working properly and releasing all the pressure to the clutch.   

[dgc67]

Allen,
Do you have tire irons or do I need them?  I have the same tire changer as Terry got, and really wanna try it out and so I can justify to my wife me buying it. 

I started to just tell Dave to get me the gaskets as well, but he kinda sounded like he does not have them.  When I mentioned them he said something like, "those should still be available I guess".  Then he said with my mileage it should not be a problem, but I agree that you just never know with gaskets.

[roboto65]

Yep I have Tire Irons or if you want to use your well you could do that to just let me know what you want to do and I will be there be it my house or yours....

[dgc67]

Cool.  Let me check with my wife and make sure Sunday is OK.  I will let you know.  Where can I get some tire irons?  I have a couple long flat head screw drivers, but no tire irons.

[roboto65]

Cyclegear has them and Cycled shack here in Conroe may have them too... Let me know if you get a kitchen pass..

[hootmon]

Cool.  Let me check with my wife and make sure Sunday is OK.  I will let you know.  Where can I get some tire irons?  I have a couple long flat head screw drivers, but no tire irons.

Harbor Freight... I got mine for under $5 each because they were on sale..

[dgc67]

Let me know if you get a kitchen pass..

I guess you can't do Saturday?  The problem with Sunday is we go to church and could not get started till noon due to that.  On a Saturday I can start as early as I want.  Some Sunday's my wife and son sing in the choir, if that weekend is one of those I can't do a Sunday for sure.  If they are not singing I can get out of it, though she frowns on my working on anything on Sunday's.

[roboto65]

I could do Sat have a commitment for around 4pm but before I can be free...

[Cannon]

I'm impressed! The good old Magna is sure a robust piece of machinery, but when something is to be done, it seems to be just fun over there Keep up the good spirit, and the Magna will probably live forever, at least in Texas.
Here in cold Norway, I'm waiting for tempteratures high enough for some garage-work. Steelbraided brakeline, new pads and progressive springs are on the menu this spring. Right now I have 30 inches og snow outside mu window :???:New coolant is also on the list. From the work on the front-end I'm expecting a "new" kind of front brakes, and looking forward to it . What is the practical difference between the DD clutch and the stock?     

[dgc67]

You will be happy with the SS lines for sure!
The DD clutch kit is a kevlar clutch and heavier springs.  The combination makes for a much stronger "grabbier" clutch.
I think the problem I am having, as Terry reminded me a couple posts up from this one, my pressure is not releasing all the way.  I opened the MC and it is pretty filthy in there.  So, looks like I am doing a rebuild of that as well.

[Greg Cothern]

DG there is a very small relief hole in the bottom of the cylinder that a very small wire such as you can pull out of your wire brush will fit.  It relieves the pressure on the back side of the pistion assembly.
Trust me there is a hole there and it is difficult to see...

[roboto65]

Do I need to bring the Mighty Vac too to bleed the brakes also just let me know!!!!