Lightweight Flywheel

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by densel16, Apr 20, 2014.

  1. where in the uk can i get a lightened flywheel that is the same diameter as the original?
     
  2. You could get yours machined out
     
  3. FE mentioned this before. I would like to keep the outer diameter intact (with the holes) as I have bought a flywheel holder for it. I have a friend with a lathe, but it would be a lot easier with decent dimensions/diagrams.
     
  4. avoid the nichols aluminium one, the self destruct. Maybe someone has a spare standard one you could machine out. :cool:
     
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  5. I have an MPL flywheel on the 916 (MPL have an ebay shop). It is exactly the same dimensions as the original but made of aluminium instead of steel and so is much lighter.
     
  6. beware of flywheel falling off!
     
  7. It's solid piece and been on for around 10 years so I reckon it's good.

    I do have a 'flimsier' Nichols flywheel on the Monster though...:eek:
     
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  8. Densel16

    Sorry did not notice it was for a 916. Hopefully someone will know but not me.

    Cheers Gaz
     
  9. It's a 996 bip
     
  10. Densel16

    Apologies, I must pay more attention detail, its been a long weekend I need a holiday.

    Cheers Gaz
     
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  11. Just turn the thing down and tighten the flywheel while sticking a podger through the timing gear and into the case. No need to use the tool you have bought.

    I bought and used a USA sourced ally flywheel, ripped the splines right off the thing when I used it.

    As Steve said, get some Loctite 270 on the nut and mind the shim falling off behind the roller cage. A dab of silicon sealer will hold it in place.
     
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