clutch rod seal USA

nr325996 · Feb 28, 2015

Hey all, I have searching all over the inter web looking for dyno dave clutch rod seal available for online order in thr USA, and I cannot find any. Does anyone know of any shops that sell them online to where I can order it? Also just a quick question, any recommendation for after marker clutch plates for a 73 850. Thank, Nick

worntorn · Feb 28, 2015

Not in the US, but Walridge Motors in Ontario has both the Commando type and the Dommie type. Or you can get them directly from their maker, Dynodave. Dynodave's business name is Atlantic Green.
The seal solved the clutch slippage problem on my 650SS.
Barnett Kevlar plates have worked fine for my Commando.

Glen

commando6868 · Feb 28, 2015

nr325996 said:
Hey all, I have searching all over the inter web looking for dyno dave clutch rod seal available for online order in thr USA, and I cannot find any. Does anyone know of any shops that sell them online to where I can order it? Also just a quick question, any recommendation for after marker clutch plates for a 73 850. Thank, Nick

http://atlanticgreen.com/

bwolfie · Feb 28, 2015

I just ordered two directly from dynodave, easy peasy.

motoalchemist · Mar 1, 2015

this is a nice unit from RGM that replaces the whole nut so your not trying to grab 2 threads

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/clutch-l ... do_604.htm

BritTwit · Mar 1, 2015

motoalchemist said:
this is a nice unit from RGM that replaces the whole nut so your not trying to grab 2 threads

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/clutch-l ... do_604.htm

This is nice. Like you said, "not trying to grab 2 threads". Also no need for loctite on the threads.
Have you actually installed one of these?
If so, any comments?

motoalchemist · Mar 1, 2015

BritTwit said:
motoalchemist said:

this is a nice unit from RGM that replaces the whole nut so your not trying to grab 2 threads

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/clutch-l ... do_604.htm

Click to expand...

This is nice. Like you said, "not trying to grab 2 threads". Also no need for loctite on the threads.
Have you actually installed one of these?
If so, any comments?

There is a brand new one sitting on my workbench right now, waiting for the next time i open the primary, Will let you know.

vidar hjelm johansen · Mar 2, 2015

Hi
I bought my of Matt at CNW

Vidar

dynodave · Mar 2, 2015

motoalchemist said:
this is a nice unit from RGM that replaces the whole nut so your not trying to grab 2 threads

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/clutch-l ... do_604.htm

Per the rgm site: We're sorry but this item is temporarily unavailable.

and almost twice the price of mine... :shock:
now over 5500 sold at $20 + mail
same price since 1990... only the maiing has gone up from $.43 to $2.32

I don't have anything against RGM and have bought thousands of dollars of stuff from them...and despite them listing my starter for sale, they have NEVER bought one from me. Their listed retail price is almost double mine. :shock:

toppy · Mar 2, 2015

motoalchemist said:
this is a nice unit from RGM that replaces the whole nut so your not trying to grab 2 threads

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/clutch-l ... do_604.htm

I had one of these but it fouled on the clutch diaphragm so i returned it. RGM where most apologetic and i spoke at length to Roger giving him the dimensions of my clutch setup. We both agreed that due to the production tolerance variations of the many components i was just unlucky that it didn't fit an this problem had been seen before. He was trying to find a solution but because the unit used a lip type seal not an Oring there was little room for modification.

I did prefer the idea of a seal instead of the Oring type (which I now have an fitted fine due to it's smaller size) but the fact it is only held by a couple of threads should not be a problem as there is very little or no drag on it by the push rod.

vuuduu21 · Mar 2, 2015

British Cycle Supply carries Daves. I got mine there a few months ago and they are close to us in New Jersey.

nr325996 · Mar 19, 2015

thanks all, i ordered mine from dave and received it quickly, i did not have the proper thread exposed .140 to thread on the seal. I took off the clutch and the axle sprocket to gain access behind the clutch to see what type of shims there are. I was following his instructions he provided about fettling, but I cannot grind down the clutch center nut due to it already being .349 (stock). my bike is a 73 and I do not have the tab washer to remove, and I do not feel confident in grinding down the seal with the tools I have. My question is is it okay to take off the shim washers behind the clutch to make room for the seal? does it put the chain out of alignment that much that is would cause an issue? any suggestions... thanks

toppy · Mar 19, 2015

nr325996 said:
thanks all, i ordered mine from dave and received it quickly, i did not have the proper thread exposed .140 to thread on the seal. I took off the clutch and the axle sprocket to gain access behind the clutch to see what type of shims there are. I was following his instructions he provided about fettling, but I cannot grind down the clutch center nut due to it already being .349 (stock). my bike is a 73 and I do not have the tab washer to remove, and I do not feel confident in grinding down the seal with the tools I have. My question is is it okay to take off the shim washers behind the clutch to make room for the seal? does it put the chain out of alignment that much that is would cause an issue? any suggestions... thanks

Check your chain is lined up correctly as it is. If that is the case then i wouldn't alter the spacer width as a badly set up chain is worse than an oil leak. Fitting a different engine sprocket may move the chain inward but it would be hit an miss an may cocause things to get worse. Opening the vore of the engine sprocket you already have would allow you to control the movement but it is not a simple job an should only be done with greatest of care by a very good machinist with a good lathe.

Chris · Mar 20, 2015

Hi

I had the same problem as Toppy. Fitted the RGM seal nut very please as I only have a side stand on the road bike & it was allowing oil onto the plates. Fitted the diaphragm & it fouled it!!! Waste of space, re did the brass bush which helped.

Chris

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