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Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:49 pm
by hungdog
Not sure of full spec but a fast road tune on a 225 TS1 with 30mm del nk race exhaust, it went great and was a joy to ride for the first 100 miles and then it went third gear could not be selected or so we though but after strip down it was found that the that cogs on the xmas tree could be spun on shaft by hand. It was put together by an experienced shop/ex racer and it has been seen since by a few of the other well known forum members.
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 5:36 pm
by Adam_Winstone
Thanks for the info.
Adam
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 6:17 pm
by yozzer
just had a call from dean at rimini, everyone who had the second batch has to change the xmas tree cos of this problem, great just before euro...
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 6:29 pm
by purple_pill67
Adam_Winstone wrote:hungdog wrote:d. For those that do post info of failures, any details/specifics would be useful (e.g. what sort of motor, power, ability of person that fitted it [stated as a joke but thinking about it, this does actually make quite a difference as you'll probably get some nugget fit gears completely wrong or with shimming that allows adjacent cogs to clash, resulting in damage and a claim for a replacement box!], etc.).
Watching with an open mind/ear and happily riding around on my Cyclone kitted Mugello 260cc
Adam
The guy I know:
Mugello small block on SX casings IIRC, variotronic, jockeys back brake. not sure on pipe/carb. Not sure on the other bits but they will be decent bits and not cheap indian rubbish. He raced and tuned them in the late 60s. Built a few engines recently.
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:23 pm
by Timbo
A mate of mine has lost his 3rd gear, spinnining, on a fairly standard set up. My problems were down to a sticking clutch and nothing to do with the gears. Sorted by replacing the bell without a locating pin. I thoroughly recommend the box despite a few niggles...
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 8:34 pm
by drunkmunkey6969
Had a customer in for a Dyno today, with cyclone fitted. He confirmed he's had a recall on his gearbox. I am also aware of one other with 3rd gear spinning being an issue. Seems most dealers are working to resolve the issue for their customers.
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 9:04 pm
by sydduckett
I know the that the one that was being raced failed after 6 laps with a spinning gear. Said racer now trying to kill the F1 version i believe. I know of another that spat a tooth on the first gear on the way back from cobblesoul on the A12.
Im not to bothered as a racer was always going to break one sooner or later and cobblesoul is part circuit weekend and the person in question does like to give it some.
I havent put mine in yet so will give stuart a buzz and see what he says.
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:28 pm
by Donnie
Im confused about the christmas tree on these, i cant find a picture of one and wonder whether there's a hole in it like early ones for the clutch bell pin like Timbo seems to be saying was his problem???
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:47 pm
by rosscla
Re: Cyclone 5 speed fitting problems
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:49 pm
by Adam_Winstone
Comments noted and will contact Dean directly to see what info he has from his end. I will email Dean at the shop on Monday and let you know of any updates.
Adam