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Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:16 pm
by ArKaTxU
Hi.
I am confused by the options in Lambretta clutch.
Possibilities:
1-Original: standard clutch sprocket with 4 original size clutch plates + 3 steel plates.
2-Standard clutch sprocket with 5 thin clutch plates/steel plates.
3-Modified clutch sprocket for 5 original size plates + 4 steel plates. This one can use with 4 plates with more room.
4-Modified clutch sprocket with 6 thin clutch plates/steel plates.
Is this correct?
Then there are different clutch spiders:
1-Original size
2-With long "arms", i think that the foxhat one is this type.
I know that there are different types of steel, CNC, reinforced, ....
But the question is, with the long "arms" one this can touch in the kick start shaft?
Thanks!

Re: Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:37 pm
by soulsurfer
The Foxhat has longer legs and is best suited with an MB crownwheel (these play a significant part) they also use thinner plates and steels and I believe you can fit up to 8 plates if required. They are the best standard type clutch upgrade IMO but not always necessary depending on you engine performance.
Hope this helps

Re: Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:53 pm
by ArKaTxU
Yes, i know that foxhat spider is top.
There are no reason to use with a standard clutch sprocket, and i understand that this cant be used with a standard clutch sprocket, because can touch in the kick start shaft, no?

Re: Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:28 pm
by soulsurfer
I think it can be used with a standard sprocket but don't know why you would want to as this will restrict the number of plates and negate the reason for the Foxhat :?

Re: Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:23 pm
by ArKaTxU
soulsurfer wrote:I think it can be used with a standard sprocket but don't know why you would want to as this will restrict the number of plates and negate the reason for the Foxhat :?
No, i dont want to use the Foxhat spider in a standard sprocket, is only for information ;) .
I am more interested to know if the options that i put about sprockets and plates its ok.

Re: Lambretta clutch possibilities

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:11 pm
by soulsurfer
1-3 yes but not sure about this one
ArKaTxU wrote:4-Modified clutch sprocket with 6 thin clutch plates/steel plates.