Boganspeed Will do skids for food Silver Donating Members 1,177 Member For: 13y 8m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth SOR Posted 06/09/14 12:49 PM Share Posted 06/09/14 12:49 PM I've just installed a super duper clutch in a motorbike and I need to set a specific airgap (around 0.050" as part of a baseline tuneup) for it to operate correctly.To do this, I need to install shims in the back of the inner hub.I'm trying to contact the manufacturer of the clutch in the US to get a shim kit but I need a plan B because he can be slooow.The shims I'll need will be circular and around 40mm ID and 60mm OD (have to dissasemble again to measure).I need shims of 0.001", 0.005", 0.010", 0.020", 0.040" for ongoing adjustment as the clutch pack wears.Is there anyone that stamps out shims to whatever size and thickness you want?I only need a few of each.I want these to be exact as the clutch will reach 12000rpm so dont want to just cut them with scissors or punch them.Pics of clutch purely because its so fuken sexy....Peekaboo 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 12y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 06/09/14 03:14 PM Share Posted 06/09/14 03:14 PM No answer sorry, but yeah, had to comment because - that is f*cking sexy.Quick google gives a few suppliers in Oz, but you'd probably need a contact for a one off? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/#findComment-1497645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 8m 6d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 06/09/14 08:51 PM Share Posted 06/09/14 08:51 PM Lasercut. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/#findComment-1497656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko16 Donating Members 1,672 Member For: 17y 7m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/14 09:04 PM Share Posted 06/09/14 09:04 PM That looks awesome! Also another yes for laser, would be best bet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/#findComment-1497657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 07/09/14 11:15 AM Share Posted 07/09/14 11:15 AM http://www.sheetmetallasercutting.com.au Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/#findComment-1497752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boganspeed Will do skids for food Silver Donating Members 1,177 Member For: 13y 8m 16d Gender: Male Location: Perth SOR Posted 08/09/14 06:20 AM Author Share Posted 08/09/14 06:20 AM Wow, close to home too !Thanks Luke.Will give the manufacturer a few more prods, if they don't come through, I'll contact the laser cutters. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89129-is-there-anyone-that-can-stamp-custom-shims-out/#findComment-1497881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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