Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

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Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 11:19
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Ok I see many Harleys have that open clutch & I love the way it looks. Especially when you paint it up a little. Well can I have that on my KZ650? I know that my bike has a wet sump clutch so it needs the case to contain the oil so why doesn't the clutch on Harley need a cover or oil? Can my bike be modded to have a clutch with no oil? Let's say I have unlimited money - what has to be done to make it work?

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 11:55
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Ummm... redesign the entire engine? Harley trannys are separate from the engine. KZ trannys are an integral part of the engine case (where all the oil is a-splashin' around) and are designed as wet clutches.

Maybe study Ducati engines, check out their dry clutch design (sound like a box of rocks, but I admit they're cool).

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 12:04
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what the hell? I didn't know there were elseeds around. Elcid is a sort of nick name for me. I even have a tattoo of it on my shoulder...

As far as the clutch, it may be too difficult but I'd be interested to hear from someone how has done it succesfuly...

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 14:16
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aside from harleys, check out ducatis

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 17:22
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you can do a clear cover insert like someone else on this site.
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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 17:46
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btchalice wrote:
you can do a clear cover insert like someone else on this site.
Yeah, it wont be dry, but you could see it
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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 17:51
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any photos you guys can post?

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 20:38
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Here's a picture of the cover from Germany (Klasmo Bikes). It's over $200 but looks cool. Someone here was making one and had a post about it a month or two ago. I'll post the link if I can find it.

Here's a link to the post: Link to post

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Post edited by: 79MKII, at: 2006/04/12 23:47
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 20:45
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damn that does look cool. If you have a link, much obliged! What is the clear part made of?

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

12 Apr 2006 20:53
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Here's the link to the Klasmo Site: www.z-klasmo.de/

Click on the American flag and enter part number 14032082T to search for it.

I don't know what it's made out of. It just says "special acrylic glass" on the web site.

Here's the link to the post about making one:
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Post edited by: 79MKII, at: 2006/04/12 23:56
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

13 Apr 2006 02:43
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Note that the price quoted on Klasmo´s site is for work and materials only - you´ll have to supply the cover yourself = add shipping costs to Germany and back. :pinch:
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Re: Can I convert my wet clutch to a dry one?

13 Apr 2006 07:15
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No reason why you couldn's fabricate your own engine case without the transmission. IMO a 2-speed CV transmsission would be more fun than a visible dry clutch.
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