That R6 starter clutch mod ...

Twinstar Joined: Jul 14, 2003 Posts: 229 Location: Montana

Is not infallible. I had an oil leak from the ignition cover, found some metal inside the cover when I pulled it, so I pulled the whole thing apart and found this:

So ... I guess I need a new starter clutch. Anyone have a good one they can sell me?

Thanks ..

CB1100F Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 2105 Location: Oz

I don't see any oem part number markings on that bearing. Cheap bearing off eBay?

CB1100F Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 2526 Location: UK

That does not look good Steve

Was that a pattern part?

The photo below is a genuine Yamaha one, it has some part numbers on and you can see some colouring on from the hardening process

I have been using 2 of the R6 ones in my 1123 engines using genuine Yamaha ones, I have not checked them since i fitted them in the spring of 2014 but I will inspect one to see how it is holding up

Keith

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CB1100F Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 2105 Location: Oz

My clutch has been installed for 3 years now and travelled approximately 8,000 kilometers. Can't say how many "starts" that equates to but it sounds the same as the day I installed it. I think the one other documented failure on this board had a non genuine part fitted also.

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:39 pm

Was it still working? Did you get it from Headless? Did you contact him?

Twinstar Joined: Jul 14, 2003 Posts: 229 Location: Montana

cliffiec wrote:

Was it still working? Did you get it from Headless? Did you contact him?

Yeah, it was working and it's one of Cary's, but I certainly don't hold this against him and wouldn't ask him to warranty a used part like this as I don't think it's part of what he mods. I don't know how to explain it, but there's a little "chain", partly visible in the pic on the left and top, that goes around and holds the rollers in. It was part of this chain, much like a link, that I initially found, and when I pulled it off the insides just fell out all over the place.

A little bummed ... but that's how it goes sometimes with old girls like this. Part of the charm, right?

BTW cliffie - did you get the PM I sent you?

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:58 pm

SteveM wrote:

BTW cliffie - did you get the PM I sent you?

Yes, I did, and I'm in Abq, but it's been to busy to try to ship the backrest. Sorry, I'll get it to you next time (hopefully not another 3 months, LOL.

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:29 am

SteveM wrote:

cliffiec wrote:

Was it still working? Did you get it from Headless? Did you contact him?

Yeah, it was working and it's one of Cary's, but I certainly don't hold this against him and wouldn't ask him to warranty a used part like this as I don't think it's part of what he mods. I don't know how to explain it, but there's a little "chain", partly visible in the pic on the left and top, that goes around and holds the rollers in. It was part of this chain, much like a link, that I initially found, and when I pulled it off the insides just fell out all over the place.

A little bummed ... but that's how it goes sometimes with old girls like this. Part of the charm, right?

BTW cliffie - did you get the PM I sent you?

Steve, Just send it back to me and I'll take care of it. The manufacturer will stand by their sprag units and I'll rebuild it and get it back to you. I sent you a PM with my shipping address.

Twinstar Joined: Jul 14, 2003 Posts: 229 Location: Montana

headless wrote:

SteveM wrote:

cliffiec wrote:

Was it still working? Did you get it from Headless? Did you contact him?

Yeah, it was working and it's one of Cary's, but I certainly don't hold this against him and wouldn't ask him to warranty a used part like this as I don't think it's part of what he mods. I don't know how to explain it, but there's a little "chain", partly visible in the pic on the left and top, that goes around and holds the rollers in. It was part of this chain, much like a link, that I initially found, and when I pulled it off the insides just fell out all over the place.

A little bummed ... but that's how it goes sometimes with old girls like this. Part of the charm, right?

BTW cliffie - did you get the PM I sent you?

Steve, Just send it back to me and I'll take care of it. The manufacturer will stand by their sprag units and I'll rebuild it and get it back to you. I sent you a PM with my shipping address.

Good Lord but I love the people on this website. Very Happy

Twinstar Joined: Oct 27, 2013 Posts: 52 Location: germany

I think the problem is the missing centering Ring.
It is not possible to center the Clutch only with the 6 Screws.
When the 6 holes are bored and you put the Screws in you still have clearence.
The Srews are not a tight fit in the Holes.
This is how I have done mine,with a thin plate that has a ring on the outside to center the Clutch.
And Screws with a short 8mm Shaft that fit tight in the Holes.

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:02 am

I sent out a new unit to Steve today.