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Author Topic: cluth plate  (Read 998 times)

wmsoller

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cluth plate
« on: March 04, 2012, 03:25:35 PM »
Any good resources online for purchasing a new clutch plate for a r65LS? Thanks.

Offline montmil

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Re: cluth plate
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 04:45:20 PM »
Not sure where you hail from William, but there are many sources such as:

http://www.ascycles.com/
http://www.benchmarkworks.com/
http://www.bobsbmw.com/index.html
http://maxbmwmotorcycles.com/
http://www.motobins.co.uk/

Bit of advice, stick with BMW OEM clutch parts. Don't be lured by low-ball repop parts for these critical components. Other members may likely provide additional sources for your consideration.

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wmsoller

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Re: cluth plate
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 05:49:47 PM »
Thanks much. I wondered if there was a good alternative such as EBC or something else or if--as you advise--I need to stick with OEM?

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Re: cluth plate
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 10:31:26 PM »
I use the BMW stock clutch parts - some aftermarket parts may have different thicknesses.   The tolerance of the diaphragm spring fingers is based upon a certain thickness range of the friction material on the disk.   Easiest to keep it all stock, and the stock parts will last a long time, unless you're talking about racing on the track.
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