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Starter clutch upgrade 899/1130

3.8K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  ilijasrb  
#1 · (Edited)
Since we almost all have problems with starter clutch quality parts,here it is an easy upgrade .
Starter clutch with bearing in high quality Yamaha T max 500,price 70e
Machinig 15e
Stater clutch from Tmax is very similar to Benelli,it is nesesary to do some small machining and it fits like a charm.
I already tested on my bike,and now upgrade to a customer.
The one way bearing is identical as Benelli,you just need to change direction of the rollers.
One more thing,it is nesesary to fit some spacer betwen free wheel ring and boss-buffer.
First picture factory free wheel ring from Benelli and T max
Third picture machined free wheel ring from T max
 

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#2 ·
If this is to gain acceptance as an alternative part, we need to know the full details of what is involved in the modification.
Dimensions of the oem and Yamaha parts, part number, spacer and perhaps a diagram of how the replacement part is assembled - an exploded diagram maybe - would all be useful. With this information I can document it on my website for all to see and assess.
 
#8 · (Edited)
I bought a Yamaha sprag clutch outer race and bearing, as discussed here, to consider adaption to the Benelli 899/1130. Besides the bolt hole difference, the Yamaha ring is 2mm thinner and the step in the bore is 2mm shallower than in the Benelli outer race. The diagram attached shows the purpose of a spacer that I think is required to adapt the Yamaha outer race. The spacer would be a total of 4mm thick, with a 2mm recess to locate the Yamaha race concentrically on the Benelli sprag clutch flange. I have ordered a BMW sprag clutch to compare, in the hope it has a 3mm counter bore, to locate on a flange boss the same way as the Benelli, avoiding the need for a spacer ring.

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#9 ·
That is correct,your drawing is good.I did it just like that.

If you find better solution for outer ring that doesnt need spacer,please share here.

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