jd250r Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I got a Magnum Billet basket from F.A.S.T. and getting ready to assemble it. I have the washer and gear off the stock basket. Looking at the cushions, one side is square the other has a beveled edge. Which way does the bevel go or does it matter? Also read a couple post about using the stock backing plate? Should I use the oem one instead of the one that came with the basket? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I got a Magnum Billet basket from F.A.S.T. and getting ready to assemble it. I have the washer and gear off the stock basket. Looking at the cushions, one side is square the other has a beveled edge. Which way does the bevel go or does it matter? Also read a couple post about using the stock backing plate? Should I use the oem one instead of the one that came with the basket? Thanks! I've put the cushions in both ways, never seemed to make any difference either way. The stock backing plate is a little bit heavier, but you have to drill counter-sink holes in it so the heads on the bolts your using don't stick up higher than the backing plate. If you're not building some crazy huge beast of a motor, you'd probably be fine to use the backing plate that came with your billet basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd250r Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Awesome, just what I needed to know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 the term drill is used loosely in his post i think. the plate is harder than hell and will burn up most drill bits. i used a die grinder with a stone in it to open the holes up and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd250r Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ok couple more questions. The stock basket has a fiber washer between the cushions and the basket, do I need to put that on the new basket? Mine is torn and has a hole in it. I assmbled the basket without it and am having issues again. Put the assemble basket on the engine and seems to have some play between the basket and the gear, not side to side but up and down if that make sence. Re-assmbled all the clutch. I replaced the plates and metals less than 4 rides ago. Now, I have a large gap between the last plate and the pressure plate. Cannt remember how is was when i took it all apart over 2 weeks ago. The innner clutch hub sticks out past the clutch basket. Is it suppose too? I have a cascade pancake, screw is all the way in and cant get anything to adjust. Seems like the screw isnt touching the ball. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I am about to pull my hair out! Thanks for any and all help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 first off. buy a manual.. it will help in all kinds of lil tid bits of info.. in the manual its shows there there are lil arrows on the boss and the pressure plate that need aligned. the up down movement is the slop in the busing and brass bearing inherint in the shit design of the banshee bearing/ basket assembly.. the OEM backing plate is hardened and is really nice. if yamaha had used a better alluminum for the basket itself and stronger cusions, they would have a superior design in my opinion i usually put the rounded edge down on the cusions just makes installing them a lil easier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd250r Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Ok Ive got a couple more questions. Im putting together the new clutch basket. The stock basket has a fiber washer between the cushions and basket. It has a hole and is torn so I chose not to use it on the new basket. Put the new basket on the bike, I have some play between the basket and gear, not side-to-side but up and down if that makes sense. Also noticed the inner hub sticks out past the bakset. I put all the fibers and plates in. Put the pancake and pressure plate in. There is large gap between the last fiber and pressure plate. Its been a couple weeks since I torn it apart and cant remember if that gap was there or not. Went to adjust the pancake. the screw is all the way in and still doesnt touch the ball. Ive never had a banshee clutch apart, so for me its a learn as you go process. I have a repair manuel and doubled checked everything with no luck. The gap between the pressure plate and fibers has me worried. Can some one tell me what I am doing wrong? I am about to pull my hair out! Thanks for any and all help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd250r Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Sorry for the double post. I think i got it. Didnt seen the arrows. Thanks Cam. By the way, this is Jesse that got that roller from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I just brought a used billet basket from a member on here. Looks great but my only concern is the gear & basket having a little separation play. Its not moving back & forth like when the cushions are bad on the stock clutch basket. Its more like the gear & basket trying to separate from each other when you pull on it. I need to know what needs to be done to get this basket assembled the correct way. Thanks all help is highly appreciated. Reek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Theres a wave shaped washer that goes between the basket and the gear. if its not in there it will be loose like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Theres a wave shaped washer that goes between the basket and the gear. if its not in there it will be loose like that. Can you show me a pic of it or link me to what the washer looks like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Theres a wave shaped washer that goes between the basket and the gear. if its not in there it will be loose like that. Can I get this washer from my stock clutch basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Theres a wave shaped washer that goes between the basket and the gear. if its not in there it will be loose like that. Ok I disassembled the whole clutch basket. I see this large inverted washer that's shaped/looks just like the smaller inverted washer that is used to tighten the gears on the crank. It was just laying over the smaller gear on the back of the clutch basket & not in between the basket & gear. So I should install this large inverted washer in between the basket & gear to make up the free play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 You was right Coupelx. I disassembled the basket & installed the large washer in between the gear & basket like you said. Problem solved Thanks Reek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Happy trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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