usmcpedroza
XS400 Member
I want one now!!LOL
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Drewpy's clutch window
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I want one now!!LOLCharles
XS400 Addict
I'm betting the small details such as this clutch window are what scored Drew's bike 5th on the Bike Exif 2011 views.
Congrats, Drew!!
Congrats, Drew!!
that and those "controversal" headlamps!. funny they highlighted the 400 in a 250 frame, its true , but not exactly hard to do!
LuckyEight
Head-scratcher
Man, I'll maybe steal this idea from you...or something similar... I don't like my right engine cover too much, It's too simple imo... Luckily I have still enough time to think this out (I presume 1 year or longer with my slow progress
). Do you know how thick (cca) is this wall? Is it possible to put this piece of "glass" from the inside of the cover without the outside frame? Another way to go could be some engraving
). Do you know how thick (cca) is this wall? Is it possible to put this piece of "glass" from the inside of the cover without the outside frame? Another way to go could be some engraving
Man, I'll maybe steal this idea from you...or something similar... I don't like my right engine cover too much, It's too simple imo... Luckily I have still enough time to think this out (I presume 1 year or longer with my slow progress
not sure what cca is?
and what is this wall?
nothing can be mounted inside the cover as the clutch basket is very close. you need to get a rebated porthole and perspex. after 1000 miles it still great and doesn't leak.
This mod seems to be very popular. Some companies are even making them for bikes. There are a lot of them on the web and I remember even seeing this done on one of those biker build offs back in 05 or 06 I think jesse rooke did one for it. Some pics of some that I have seen on other bikes for some inspiration
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LuckyEight
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LuckyEight
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This mod seems to be very popular. Some companies are even making them for bikes. There are a lot of them on the web and I remember even seeing this done on one of those biker build offs back in 05 or 06 I think jesse rooke did one for it. Some pics of some that I have seen on other bikes for some inspiration
Thanks chris
I used the original alternator cover, I think I have some pictures on Photobucket that I used to do it. It all depends on what you can get hold of.
I went on ebay and searched for portholes, and a nice little alloy number popped up for £1.60.
I cut a 92mm hole out using a hole saw, made a gasket and bolt the thing to the cover using 4mm x 20mm stainless nyloc nuts. Then finished the gasket with some RTV to ensure its oil tight.
A friend has cut me a 100mm Lexan plate to fit in the window, so I got a clutch window for about £4.
nothing more to say really
I cut a 92mm hole out using a hole saw, made a gasket and bolt the thing to the cover using 4mm x 20mm stainless nyloc nuts. Then finished the gasket with some RTV to ensure its oil tight.
A friend has cut me a 100mm Lexan plate to fit in the window, so I got a clutch window for about £4.
nothing more to say really
theblazer07
XS400 Member
Could you post a link to the ebay seller? I can't find anything
it was 2 years ago, the seller doesn't list those anymore
they are a door furniture feature I remember. google/search porthole
they are a door furniture feature I remember. google/search porthole
Other than the (cool) cosmetic feature, does this offer any practical benefit? Like being able to judge clutch wear? Has the engine oil stained the Lexan?
no, just a cool feature, no staining at all it needs to get hot to go clear as the oil is kept at temp
I have seen the alt. cover mod. on a few bikes from the german forum do you sell these and how much?
http://xs400flattracker.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-in-heaven-pressie-came-today.html I guess you got it from a guy that makes them. Does he have a ebay store or was he from the forum. Can he make more?
no he just bought a job lot and sold the cheap. just eBay search porthole and see what's available
Onequick26
XS400 Member
Very Cool !!!
newbbuilder
XS400 Addict
Shld sell them...soo awesome...lexan rims next?
