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I also need to thank John Born for helping me out with a refurbished
clutch pressure plate.  Thanks John!

Hi Steve,

The sachs clutch upgrade includes a new clutch case cover with gasket and adjustment screw, a new and much improved clutch actuator which is entirely different.  The actuator has three ball bearings which are placed between the actuator and a base plate and this reduces the pull on the clutch lever.  I just installed my upgrade from pentonmotorcycles.com.  You have to transfer some items to the new cover. I'll be glad to help you with it if you have any problem.  Mike

JohnBorn, I sent you and email for some parts inquiry and maybe some additional help.  Rainman, I also purchased the sachs clutch upgrade kit........makes quite a difference in ease of operation.  I'm still trying to get the adjustment proper.  When it feels right, I think the clutch adjustment screw is rubbing on the pressure plate.  I believe a new pressure plate will make a big difference.  I have some pitting in the surface area where the adjustment screw contacts it.

Mike

First of all thanks for all the help. Today I tore down the clutch again and deglazed the discs(seems to have helped alot) reduced clutch dragging considerably.. I may not been thorough enough. May do it again.  I also found that the ball on the end of the clutch cable recesses into the cam cup slot.  Fixed that!  When I tried to adjust the clutch again I found that the brass adjustment screw is now too short to do any adjustment.  

I need a new brass adjustment screw, and a cam fork (corroded and very weak).  The pressure plate has some pitting but I think it will work. Any parts out there?

I cut the clutch cable down because I believe the cable I have is for a 175 with the cable adjustment nuts at the clutch housing. Bought it used.  Couldn't find an old style new cable.

Still looking for a lower 32mm fork triple tree. Could also use a set of handlebars for the 125 six days. Please reply.

Thanks, Mike.....Daytona

Gooddirt,
You replied to my post.......do you still have the 32mm triple tree?
Also inquired if you had access to any 125 six days handle bars.  Let me know.  Thanks......Mike

Yes they are the four allen head screws at the fork clamp area.  Just need a lower one.  Can you send me the details to my email.
[email protected]  Pix if possible........thanks in advance.  Mike

https://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/home.php?cat=322
I'm just ordering front and rear for my 125 penton.....nice

Just installed a 4.10 x 18 on my 72 125 six days restoration.  Just fits, and clears the chain guard too.  Tight fit though.
Prior to restoration it had a 4.50 x 18 on it before, hence a damaged chain guard from tire rub.

LOL

Plenty more fish in the sea........looking for a mid 70's 250GS, but I don't think it's this one.

Thrownchain,

How hard do you think it would be to get a pipe for that 250?

Mike

I replied this morning but did not get any email back.  Yes I am insterested but had sent some inquiries.

Hi Rob

Sounds like a deal to me, want to send me the particulars (price, method of payment)  A photo would be nice.  Email address is
[email protected] (nickname from bahama sailing trips)

Thanks
Mike

I'm restoring a 125 and in the process of ordering a set of stainless steel spokes from Buchanan.  Have the new Akron polished rim so I'm sending the rim and hub to Buchanan for the proper fit.
The new spokes and nipples (36) cost 100.00.  They are not polished but will do this and mount and true it. FYI

Mike
Daytona

FYI  Was having problems with clutch adjustment, prematurely wearing down adjustment screw. Found the clutch assembly had a bit of wobble on the layshaft.  (worn layshaft)  Checked the layshaft with micrometer and found it had some wear where the bushing rides.  Removed the circlip and original shim at the outside end of the lay shaft. Fabricated and installed a thicker shim and installed a new bushing.  This tightend up the clutch on the layshaft eliminating end play and the wobble.  Clutch adjusted easily now and seems to remain in proper adjustment.  Was a real head scratcher for awhile!
Mike