Clutch Carnage

[papa smurf]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/887315503315669.JPG
This is what's left of the clutch out of the drag bike.
Slight airshifter malfunction & look what the fuck happens.

[papa smurf]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/887315503319636.JPG
Notice anything missing in this pic?

[03gixxerpilot]

thats gota hurt!!!!!! ( the wallet )

[papa smurf]

quote:Originally posted by 03gixxerpilot

thats gota hurt!!!!!! ( the wallet )


Yep, but it's not all bad. I've got another basket & all other parts are readily available.
I also have 2 of the best mechanics in the business at work so it'll be back on the track next weekend.

[BOHEMION]

Shit mate - If ya gonna do it, Do it with a big bang hey !! thats the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Iceman]

I'm no mechanic or anything, but I'd say that's broken!

[ozkat]

The 200mtr push to the end of the strip would have been good to see tho. :D;)

[papa smurf]

quote:Originally posted by BOHEMION

Shit mate - If ya gonna do it, Do it with a big bang hey !! thats the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yeah mate, no good being a pussy and only doing half a job[:I]

[papa smurf]

quote:Originally posted by ozkat

The 200mtr push to the end of the strip would have been good to see tho. :D;)


HAHAHAHAHA LMAO.......NOT.
Track was bloody sticky tho, stuffed the soles on me boots...again.

[Docktor]

Looked alright to me ? ...............
If they come out intact ya aint got ya moneys worth I reckon, Aint never seen em shatter into bits before tho... Good ya got a new basket , that fugger couldnt carry nuffin no more

Doc

[pt]

farken hell. i reckon your clutch is probably rooted...

[Large]

Coupla cable ties an some araldite should fix that ok

[EXBEN]

That's the second one I've seen like that. The other was caused by a young fella trying to clutch up wheelies on his Gixxer thou ????
Didn't fuck the plates as much as yours tho. You win...:D

[Booster]

Time for a billet basket!(or at least something stronger than the oem)
Nice effort ;)

[clairebear]

...will it be fixed for Straightliners...?

[papa smurf]

Unfotunately that bike won't be going to straightliners, i have enough traction problems on a prepared racing surface:(
I am however trying to sort out finances so that i can take my old faithfull GS out for a play.
With straightliners being the weekend after the nationals it's all a bit up in the air at the moment.

[loosebruce]

That's horrible papa smurf.
How did the rest of the motor fare?
Maybe a steel basket from a later GSXR might make a cheap replacement, without the expense of billet?

[ozkat]

Hey papa smurf dont throw the buggered basket out, i have a good use for it if you still have it and dont want it ;)

[houle john]

that looks rather well done.....if you're gonna break it , break it proper .
only problem i can see is ....a complete engine disasembly and clean up. where did all those little metal bits go ?

[papa smurf]

quote:Originally posted by ozkat

Hey papa smurf dont throw the buggered basket out, i have a good use for it if you still have it and dont want it ;)


Mate there's fuck all left trust me, we dug the rest out of the engine today.
All that's left to do now is a REALLY big clean up & flush out then in with the new one & awaaaaaaaay we go again.
If you really want it give me a call.

[Benz]

Papa, you must have had a crack in the basket already to get that much destruction!
Congratulations, I don't think I can remember seeing a more fucked up clutch than that ..ever. Makes my grabby clutch problem seem rather insignificant.[8D]

[papa smurf]

Update on dragbike, dureing clean up of gearbox found broken shift drum & a couple of gears with very ordinary looking dogs.:(
NOT happy jan.:(
Hopefully be able to source parts quickly.

[papa smurf]

All fixed:D:D

[ozkat]

Good on ya mate, ill be there on Saturday to ride the Zumafighter for you if you like. Will have the good wife and kids so should be a top night. Throw that bodywork in the trailer too, we should be able to sort something out for you if you need a few mods/fixing. Nice new bodywork would look good for Bikeweek.