Sprag type starter clutch for twins

I think Q was referring to the genny cover, not the bike (although true for the bike too in relation to 65 year old bodies). The cutouts would have been to check/set the points during endurance races, so wouldn't have even been needed on elettronicas but they are part of the look. Paul should have one on his SF2  :D
I have one on my SF2 as Kees the salesman at Stanco got me it, but it is sikaflexed up because I have an Ignitech.
 
Have done a couple of 1000 mile days on mine but I was alot younger then. These days about 200 kays is my limit!
What's the issue with taping up the gen cover holes? Never done it and never had a problem with what's behind it.
 
I've never come across rivets that have come loose
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Once again SFC Piet and I come to differ. I saddled a 70 Breganzie SFO for over 45 years - I think I have the advantage in regards to 750 sprag starter clutch maintenance.

 
Vince said:
If that's the Howdy starter clutch, it had serious issues.
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It is not a Howdy Starter Clutch. It is made in-house, includes the gear, and I've lost count of how many are out there now, working fine, everyone very satisfied, not one complaint. (If they had failed I'm quite certain the Forum would know about it pretty quickly). It's not a cheap fix, but add up all the parts it replaces and it is equitable.

https://damclassicracing.com.au/40701022-sprag-starter-clutch-assy-for-series-2-rgs-1000-models/
 
Unlike others, I never lubricate the plungers or rollers.
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You mean "Unlike almost all others"  :D :D

I repair the 750 SMC's with nuts and bolts -  does need a bit a wangling to get everything to clear the way i do it - but all mine have run for 40 odd years like it - Regards - Phil
 

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motoddrob said:
Have done a couple of 1000 mile days on mine but I was alot younger then. These days about 200 kays is my limit!
What's the issue with taping up the gen cover holes? Never done it and never had a problem with what's behind it.
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Damp is the issue. Not when riding but leave it outside overnight in the rain or fog and the starter clutch will let you know in the morning.

Paul
 
Makes sense. Mine spent a couple of months parked overnight on the pavement out side my bedsit in Earls Court until I brought a Fiat van to park it in.
 
motoddrob said:
Makes sense. Mine spent a couple of months parked overnight on the pavement out side my bedsit in Earls Court until I brought a Fiat van to park it in.
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You parked a 1974 SFC outside your bedsit, on the pavement??? Rob, that's insane. I think how often I;ve left my SF on the street parked without even a steering lock - but and SFC!  :o :o :o

And as for rivets and starter clutches, Ron - have covered huge miles on my SF, never ever had a starter clutch rivet come loose. Worked on loads SFs, never seen a rivet come loose. Might be a prob once you remove and refit new ones, but from the fabbrica? Don't think so.
 
Piranha Brother 2 said:
You parked a 1974 SFC outside your bedsit, on the pavement??? Rob, that's insane. I think how often I;ve left my SF on the street parked without even a steering lock - but and SFC!  :o :o :o

And as for rivets and starter clutches, Ron - have covered huge miles on my SF, never ever had a starter clutch rivet come loose. Worked on loads SFs, never seen a rivet come loose. Might be a prob once you remove and refit new ones, but from the fabbrica? Don't think so.
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In those carefree days, not only could you leave an SFC parked in the street, but even a BSA!

Paul
 
Might still be safe today, the Scooter scum wouldn't know what it is. If it was a GSXR it wouldn't last a night. Although bI hear the thefts are being cracked down on.
 
You can still leave an SFC out all night in our large towns.
It won't get stolen, nobody knows what it is and right hand gear change is the best anti theft device around.

It'll just get burnt.

Paul
 
Tippie said:
"Back then Q the SFC was just another laverda that could be brought for not alot of money."
Yeah right!
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Back then I could afford to buy one, not anymore.
Was parked on the street outside my cheap hotel in Amsterdam secured by my Kryptonite lock to the front wheel of a Harris Kawasaki which inturned was chained to a railing.
The fuckers broke my kryptonite off and were trying to cut the chain of the Harris before they were disturbed and ran off. Obviously after the Harris.
 
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