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CLUTCHES
Purpose
Dynamically balanced.
As small as possible.
Easy to operate.
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Clutch System
Clutch systems
are used to
disengage the
engine from the
road
When the clutch
pedal is
depressed, the
clutch (and
transmission) is
disengaged from
the engine
Clutch System
With your foot off of the pedal, the
clutch is engaged to the engine.
The pressure plate holds the clutch
against the flywheel, allowing power to
travel through the clutch to the input
shaft of the transmission ...
The engine power
will transfer
through the
clutch to the gear
box.
System Components
1. Clutch/Input shaft: Transfers power
from clutch to the transmission
2. Flywheel: Transfers engine power to
the clutch
3. Clutch Disk (clutch): Splined to input
shaft; transfers power from engine
to the input shaft
4. Pressure Plate Assembly: Spring
pressure tightly holds the clutch to
the flywheel
Components cont:
paper-based
ceramic
cotton
brass
Clutch Disc Types
Rigid - used
primarily for
industrial/racing
applications.
Flexible - most
common, everything
from cruiser to
street/strip racing.
Flexible Clutch Disc
Clutch facing -
friction
material
marcel springs
- facing
dampener
Spring:
unlimited pressure capabilities
as springs wear, pressure may become
inconsistent
4. Release (throw-out) bearing