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Clear clutch cover

Started by aviationfred, April 04, 2015, 10:45:52 AM

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aviationfred

April 04, 2015, 10:45:52 AM
The clear clutch cover finally arrived this morning.

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

#1
April 04, 2015, 11:19:41 AM
Fred, I missed the back story on this....

Who did the mod? What material? Did it clear cover come mounted or did you do it? Details, details...

After a period of time, are you concerned the the inside of the window will stain?
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aviationfred

#2
April 04, 2015, 11:48:41 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 04, 2015, 11:19:41 AM
Fred, I missed the back story on this....

Who did the mod? What material? Did it clear cover come mounted or did you do it? Details, details...

After a period of time, are you concerned the the inside of the window will stain?

I purchased the cover from a seller on eBay UK. He has made this himself.

To the best that I can figure, the material is glass, and is attached with a sealant.  I am hoping that it is tempered.  :scratch_one-s_head:

With glass, I am thinking that it should not stain.

I have 2 spare clutch covers and i am thinking about trying to duplicate what I have. I will get the dimensions and have a piece of tempered glass cut, seal it in, install the cover on the bike, and check for leaks. If all goes well, I will then put it up for sale.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

charleygofast

#3
April 04, 2015, 01:56:36 PM
Pretty slick Fred! Is that tempered glass like a fireplace might use? Does this mean you're not running the full fairing lowers anymore?
1984 Yamaha FJ 1100
1981 Yamaha XS 650
1985 Suzuki SP 600F
1979 Yamaha XS 1100                                                                      2015 Kawasaki KLR 650

aviationfred

#4
April 04, 2015, 02:33:33 PM
Here is video


https://youtu.be/_b8T_cxYJYM


Yes, I will be putting the larger lower back on. It is off for repairs.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

ken65

#5
April 04, 2015, 03:58:16 PM
Ive seen a fair few RD350lc's done like this, from memory there's were made from some type of perspex or acrylic
and i never heard of any hassles from staining. If you want to see them go to the rdlccrazy site and search clear clutch cover.

giantkiller

#6
April 04, 2015, 07:39:52 PM
Looks great Fred.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
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Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

aviationfred

#7
April 04, 2015, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 04, 2015, 07:39:52 PM
Looks great Fred.

Thank you Dan for the A.P.E pressure plate. I don't think it would look right with the blue Barnett pressure plate.

Fred

Also, I found out that the clear material is stain proof Lexan.
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

yamaha fj rider

#8
April 06, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
Fred, another nice mod from across the water. I think Fred is taking foreign language courses so he can order parts from Europe.

Kurt
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FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

andyoutandabout

#9
April 06, 2015, 10:04:01 PM
I like it, but other Fj todos prevent this mod to mine
life without a bike is just life

moparman70

#10
April 07, 2015, 09:53:51 AM

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Also, I found out that the clear material is stain proof Lexan.
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I am glad its Lexan --- you wouldn't want glass -- even tempered glass.  Tempered glass would shatter into a million pieces and no doubt get into the engine upon a spill or tip over.

If you ever need to clean the Lexan --- easily done with the Mequires Headlight Refurbish Kit --- get the one with the sandpaper ( 25 bucks) as it works great.  Cleans up the yellow on the Headlights to brand new clear -- as it uses 1000 grit then 3000 grit paper.
     

FJmonkey

#11
April 07, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Quote from: moparman70 on April 07, 2015, 09:53:51 AM
I am glad its Lexan --- you wouldn't want glass -- even tempered glass.  Tempered glass would shatter into a million pieces and no doubt get into the engine upon a spill or tip over.

If you ever need to clean the Lexan --- easily done with the Mequires Headlight Refurbish Kit --- get the one with the sandpaper ( 25 bucks) as it works great.  Cleans up the yellow on the Headlights to brand new clear -- as it uses 1000 grit then 3000 grit paper.

Good to know Steve, can you pay a visit and clear up my old head lamps on my Toyota?
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

red

#12
April 07, 2015, 10:58:17 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on April 07, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Quote from: moparman70 on April 07, 2015, 09:53:51 AMIf you ever need to clean the Lexan --- easily done with the Mequires Headlight Refurbish Kit --- get the one with the sandpaper ( 25 bucks) as it works great.  Cleans up the yellow on the Headlights to brand new clear -- as it uses 1000 grit then 3000 grit paper.
Good to know Steve, can you pay a visit and clear up my old head lamps on my Toyota?
FJmonkey,

The auto parts stores have several different cleaning kits available for car headlights, ranging from abrasives (polishes) to wipe-on, wipe-off chemicals.  I'm told a buffer helps a lot, with the polishes.  I have not tried these kits on bikes, though.

Cheers,
Red
Cheers,
Red
P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

FJmonkey

#13
April 07, 2015, 11:08:13 AM
Quote from: red on April 07, 2015, 10:58:17 AM
FJmonkey,

The auto parts stores have several different cleaning kits available for car headlights, ranging from abrasives (polishes) to wipe-on, wipe-off chemicals.  I'm told a buffer helps a lot, with the polishes.  I have not tried these kits on bikes, though.

Cheers,
Red

Shush up Red...  :diablo: Trying to get Steve to come over and clean up my truck's lights... Now he might suspect that I am playing him the fool....  :shok:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

moparman70

#14
April 07, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
NO - I will not come and do your headlights --- what are you implying ----

Its easy stuff though and you will be amazed at the results ---

Here a tip to save 8 bucks --- go to Walmart.com and order one online to be delivered to the store/ pickup in store ( they are 18.74 online) as oppose to the 24.99 price at the store.

So now that I saved you a few bucks Mark --- stop working on the FJ and get one and clear up your vision.
     
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