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carryall

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opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« on: August 29, 2013, 03:00:09 PM »
When I repaired my bent motor mount I decided to try a larger drive pulley (3.5" to a 4") for lower RPM's at cruising speed and a little more top speed. before I reassembled, I went ahead and painted the clutch cover and driven clutch.  I'm considering not putting my cover back on?  opinions?

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 03:19:33 PM »
I like the open primary look.  I think the cover looks very bulky.
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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 06:24:15 PM »
I like the look of the open primary, but the safty of the cover. your bike your call. no cover show , cover on ride. Bill Marcum 8)

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2013, 07:15:15 PM »
Maybe I'll make a piece that just covers just the top of the clutch and try that?.  Hate to get a pant leg caught in it is my only concern...

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2013, 07:37:09 PM »
I think there needs to be something there, but I don't like the flat panel cover look either.  Maybe a partial cover like old Indians used to use maybe??
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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2013, 07:46:34 PM »
I never caught my pants in the open primary on the 3 wheel tribute I built.  But then again, I almost always wear shorts!
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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2013, 06:41:52 AM »
Yea I think just a cover on the outside leaving the top open would look nice. You know O.S.H.A. has no control over your bike just your work.  8)

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2013, 03:14:16 PM »
I think this should do the trick... for now...

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2013, 04:43:20 PM »
I like the hefty material you used and the general design , but I'd have made it a bit more encompassing and closer . What you have , then add that much to the top , following the line of the belt , and that much to the bottom .

That's my worth . ;)

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2013, 05:52:36 PM »
I like that! With these bikes, our legs are pretty far forward and don't get too close to the drive clutch.
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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2013, 06:05:40 PM »
 For now I put 2 washers under the bracket closest to the cover as shims, but after I run it this weekend I will watch and see how far the belt rides up in the drive clutch and probably get rid of at least one, if not both of the washers to bring it down closer to the pulley. 

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2013, 10:08:07 AM »
Took it out today and ran it up to almost full speed to see how far belt runs up in the drive clutch and was able to drop the guard down closer.  Amazed at how much smoother the bike ran with the 4" pulley at cruis'n speed. (35mph)  I didn't run it out at full speed but did get it up to about 45mph before backing out of throttle.  fastest moped in my neighborhood.  Headed to car show with it. 

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2013, 06:10:38 PM »
But , a moped has pedals . ;)

Good you're getting it sussed .
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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2013, 07:27:28 AM »
Sussed?

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Re: opinions on cover vs no cover on my bike
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2013, 07:49:17 AM »
Sussed = Figured out . ;)
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