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Clutch Window

#1 PostAuthor: Jumbo » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:43 pm

I am considering making a window for my clutch cover. Has anyone got any information on what type of perspex is used and the thickness. I would think around 3mm would be OK.

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Re: Clutch Window

#2 PostAuthor: Dark Skies » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:11 pm

Jumbo wrote:I am considering making a window for my clutch cover. Has anyone got any information on what type of perspex is used and the thickness. I would think around 3mm would be OK.

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Perspex tends to warp when hot.

Thermoclear Polycarbonate Sheet might be a better bet - they use it for double glazing
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#3 PostAuthor: london calling » Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:34 am

Check out the Streetfighters MCC website
http://www.streetfighters-mcc.co.uk/
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#4 PostAuthor: Murph » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:19 pm

Try talking to Lex (streetfighter z1a) I think his bike has one fitted there are pic's of it in the Scottish bike show thread . :wink:
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#5 PostAuthor: Big Glenn » Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:36 pm

Lexan is what you need I think, otherwise know as Polycarbonate.
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#6 PostAuthor: ludders » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:17 pm

Big Glenn wrote:Lexan is what you need I think, otherwise know as Polycarbonate.



I think i'v got some left from my race car window's, i'll have a look in the morning and let you know :)
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#7 PostAuthor: Jumbo » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:25 pm

Won the "donor" clutch cover from Ebay at £11.44 apologies if I out bid someone !
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#8 PostAuthor: Steve R » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:34 pm

What race car Ludders?
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#9 PostAuthor: ludders » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:30 am

Jumbo i'v got sum 4 mm thick if you want it PM you'r address and i'll send you a bit :)





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#10 PostAuthor: ludders » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:01 pm

Jumbo i'v just cut and wraped lexan,i'll send tomorow,should be with you friday,dont worry about postage, glad to help :)


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#11 PostAuthor: Jumbo » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:54 pm

I managed to finish the window which became two in the end. Thanks to "ludders" for the Lexan and TLC for one of the covers.

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#12 PostAuthor: Pigford » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:52 pm

Jumbo....... that look very smart matey :twisted:
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#13 PostAuthor: tlc » Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:58 pm

Forgot I`d sent that to you.

Looks darn good......................................how did you cut it ?
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#14 PostAuthor: Jumbo » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:26 pm

TLC - I machined them both initially on the lathe and then the second one I machined on the milling machine to follow more the shape of the cover especially the oil level window.

I was onboard one of the ships where I work hence the uniform !

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#15 PostAuthor: Pigford » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:29 pm

See who does most of the work..... NOT the immaculately turned out, clean & perfectly laundered b****d :lol:
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