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[staffs]

Hi I am working on a rough and ready DBD34 scrambler and need a few clutch parts. I have had a google and have to say the various dealers that come up dont seem to have the parts I need or their web site is not very user friendly. I dont know BSAs particularly well so am struggling to take this project forward.
Can anyone recommend  a "go to" spares dealer in the uk that will help me out of my predicament.
Thanks

[idie]

Is it a 6 spring clutch or a 4 spring. 4 spring ones are Triumph design. You don't say what you are after.

[rhyatt]

Bsa for me is Kidderminster motorcycles
01562 66679
Helpful and knowledgeable

[staffs]

Iddie, The centre is a six spring, the basket which needs inserts looks like it would take a couple more plates but the centre wouldnt? I dont know what I want  as I am uncertain what are my best options. The bike is basic which I like so just frame engine wheels tank seat job. I am going to get it road registered but will not be touring Britain on it, just a trip out locally and bike nights. The chain case is never going to hold oil again as it is so warped and used it is now just a cover so if it keeps a chain I would just squirt it with chain lube. If I went belt drive who does a reasonable priced one? Are these Bsa six spring clutches not that good that I should just go the Triumph conversion route (out of stock at the mo ) or ??
Thanks Ryhatt will give them a go when I have a plan. Can you get any/most B parts from them like Andover Norton offer with Commando spares?
Cheers guys Staffs

[idie]

The Gold Star clutch should hold five friction plates plus the inserts in the chain wheel if the basket is short then it is most likely off a B31 which has only three plates or a B33 which has four. You say the chain case is warped is the bike fitted with a steel case? These are fitted to the early ridged or plunger frames. The swinging arm frames have alloy cases, very rare for these to distort. A good upgrade is the Triumph style clutch but as you have found out they appear out of stock. Apart from the centre they are based on the earlier Triumph clutch.

[Grumps]

C&D Autos, Redditch. Great guys. Very helpful.

[staffs]

Thanks for the info guys. It is an alloy case that is warped but you can tell its had a hard life. I am ok with this as until the bike runs nice I am happy to keep it in its present condition. If I can figure out I will stick a picture on here. Its a lovely looking thing and I have had it running until the clutch gave out.

[idie]

I see on ebay today that the Four spring Triumph style clutches are available again.

[staffs]

Yes saw that, have emailed the seller to ask him exactly what you get as its only a front on picture. Not sure if the layshaft conversion hub is included.

[idie]

If it is advertised as fitting a BSA it will come with the correct centre. The one I bought last year did. The centre fits on the gearbox main shift not the lay shift.

[staffs]

 OOPs! thats what I meant LOL.

[staffs]

Thought I best check as in my workshop I have an ebay shelf full of stuff I have assumed wrongly it is just what I need Once confirmed I will get one ordered.
Thanks everyone for your help.Staffs

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

There are several suppliers of these clutches but check out the SRM one.  It has a thrust washer and comes with the SRM pressure plate. Not cheap but probably the best out there.

Dave.

[Grumps]

Hi,

I'm about to have a look at my clutch which is dragging a bit. Assuming that I need to renew/refurbish the clutch, which I believe is a 6 spring, is there any advantage to replacing it with any other clutch? Four spring, Triumph etc.

Thanks

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

Although the six spring can be fettled to work quite well I would say fitting a 4 spring a definite improvement of the 6 spring fitted to the swinging arm bikes.  If you decide to go for a 4 spring then it may be best to but complete new clutch.  Collecting worn parts to make a complete clutch will only result in a worn clutch.

Dave.