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Post by troll on Feb 7, 2014 12:06:27 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 7, 2014 12:53:46 GMT -5
What about debris or rain?
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Post by PCBGY6 on Feb 7, 2014 20:57:34 GMT -5
I have the same thing done to my cover. I didn't do it until I got an extra just in case.
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Post by troll on Feb 7, 2014 23:23:17 GMT -5
Had one cut in half and never had a problem
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Post by rockynv on Feb 16, 2014 20:12:03 GMT -5
Really unsafe to do that to the extreme in the picture. Just imagine a pant leg or the long skirt of a passerby getting caught in that belt when the engine is running. The thought of someone with long hair stooping to pick up something that was dropped next to a bike running like that makes one take pause.
Eventually you will have evidence of premature wear and tear unless you are regularly replacing clutches and tinkering just for the sake of it. Dust will get into the clutch bearings and spindle with the potential to score the clutch input shaft. The filter on the air inlet to the CVT that is supposed to be cleaned at every oil change is there to prevent that type of damage.
On the bigger bikes (250cc to 350cc) you won't be able to do that anyway as the CVT cover secures an outer bearing to give the clutch shaft extra support and you will destroy the clutch, clutch shaft and gear box if you remove it.
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Post by troll on Feb 18, 2014 0:52:27 GMT -5
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Post by junkyarddog on Feb 19, 2014 1:08:20 GMT -5
I would think this would just be asking for trouble, but some Zuma 125 owners run their scooters completely without the cover. They use what is called an "anklebiter" basically nothing but a small belt guard, with everything else open. Nobody that does this has had problems as far as I know.
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Post by willruck808 on Feb 19, 2014 11:45:50 GMT -5
Its called modding. I guess it is suppose to look cool. Depends on how you ride or where you ride.
I prefer mine covered with factory vent in the front and a outlet in the rear.
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Post by PCBGY6 on Feb 19, 2014 16:28:26 GMT -5
I've put about 500 miles on my scooter with the same mod done and it hasn't caused any issue.
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Post by mopedjay on Feb 25, 2014 12:48:29 GMT -5
Really unsafe to do that to the extreme in the picture. Just imagine a pant leg or the long skirt of a passerby getting caught in that belt when the engine is running. The thought of someone with long hair stooping to pick up something that was dropped next to a bike running like that makes one take pause. anybody ever tell you how hilarious you are my transmission as its been for the last who knows how many thousands of miles still sticking out there with no problem  |
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Post by rockynv on Feb 27, 2014 5:12:12 GMT -5
Really unsafe to do that to the extreme in the picture. Just imagine a pant leg or the long skirt of a passerby getting caught in that belt when the engine is running. The thought of someone with long hair stooping to pick up something that was dropped next to a bike running like that makes one take pause. anybody ever tell you how hilarious you are my transmission as its been for the last who knows how many thousands of miles still sticking out there with no problem It is an obvious liability and safety hazard and will be anything but hillarious to the person that gets caught by it. Just because you haven't got shot in the head yet playing Russian Roulette does not make it something to reccomend to others. Trust me if passerby gets hurt by it there will be a lawyer going after you with a very good chance of winning their case. |
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Post by rockynv on Feb 27, 2014 5:15:28 GMT -5
Not really that one does not have the entire face removed only some pie shaped wedges cut out in front of the clutch bell with a safety cage remaining to help prevent full contact with the moving parts. |
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Post by mopedjay on Apr 23, 2014 16:35:59 GMT -5
next scooter rally we will get everybody together and tell them to raise their hands if they have or ever seen someone get hurt from an open clutch
i guarantee the count will be zero
i will go ahead and keep riding with my clutch on the open air and not worry about it
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Post by mopedjay on Apr 23, 2014 16:38:46 GMT -5
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 23, 2014 19:46:19 GMT -5
No worse then a lot of ruckus or custom choppers I have seen. You should see all the open belts flapping around during bike week here at the beach.
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