zobenv

is it acceptable to resurface clutch sheaves? is so, who does it?

Josh Kidner

I just use 220grit sandpaper and go in circles, unless you have deeper gouges. Sandpaper will make it shiny again

zobenv

we have grooves. we are talking a machining process

Josh Kidner

I have heard of it being done. Its the only way to get rid of deep grooves. Its definatly worth a shot. Its junk with deep grooves. Couldnt really make it worse haha.

BC_Dan

A good machine shop can machine it for you. The end result is usually more efficient than stock, as they can put the perfect angled surface on. I have seen racers machine the sheaves to gain any advantage they can. Not sure about today's clutches, but the older ones were often way out.

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rgoers

Scary to make something that spins that fast any thinner... You can probably get a used clutch for what you'd pay a machine shop to resurface the one you have.

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Josh Kidner

Depends on who you know!

rgoers

Even if it's free, you'll still be making it thinner... and it's going to be spinning at 8000 RPM. You sure you want to do that?

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2004 Polaris Trail RMK 136
1997 Ski Doo Summit 500
2000 Arctic Cat ZL550 ESR (in NY)
2000 Arctic Cat 440 Panther (sold)
1980 Arctic Cat Jag 3000 F/C (in NY)

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and find out why!"

Josh Kidner

Yes... Lol