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Edited Date/Time 4/18/2016 6:02pm
I went to watch the 2nd round of the British Championships a couple of weeks back, and noticed all of the Buildbase Honda team using some pretty sick looking clutch covers on the bikes.
They weren’t Hinson as they had their own logos engraved into them with each riders’ race numbers on too.
Anyone know which company sells them? Cool
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Asher 4/23/2014 1:57pm
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found this picture on facebook
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711mx 4/23/2014 2:29pm
4/23/2014 2:29pm Edited Date/Time 4/23/2014 2:45pm
Race speed engineering make those covers mate, www.race-speed.com
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chuckdavies 4/23/2014 2:39pm
4/23/2014 2:39pm
Hey, a friend of mine just linked me on facebook to this thread...

Yup, I make these billet clutch covers for a few British and GP teams and in talks with a few AMA guys too... I launched a new website this week, check it out! That old domain is currently being transferred to the new site...

www.race-speed.com
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Ryno429 4/23/2014 3:22pm
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chuckdavies wrote:
Hey, a friend of mine just linked me on facebook to this thread... Yup, I make these billet clutch covers for a few British and GP...
Hey, a friend of mine just linked me on facebook to this thread...

Yup, I make these billet clutch covers for a few British and GP teams and in talks with a few AMA guys too... I launched a new website this week, check it out! That old domain is currently being transferred to the new site...

www.race-speed.com
Those covers are sick man, nice work!

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chuckdavies 4/23/2014 4:30pm
4/23/2014 4:30pm
Ryno429 wrote:
Those covers are sick man, nice work!
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product!

I've been waiting to get the new website finished before I get any advertisement sorted but thats the next port of call!
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Tokyo_Tiddler 4/23/2014 5:29pm
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chuckdavies wrote:
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product! I've been waiting to get...
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product!

I've been waiting to get the new website finished before I get any advertisement sorted but thats the next port of call!
Chuck,

Any consideration of making covers that are 3-4mm deeper than stock for the most popular model bikes to accomodate the increasing use of Rekluse and slipper clutches?

mike
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chuckdavies wrote:
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product! I've been waiting to get...
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product!

I've been waiting to get the new website finished before I get any advertisement sorted but thats the next port of call!
Tokyo_Tiddler wrote:
Chuck, Any consideration of making covers that are 3-4mm deeper than stock for the most popular model bikes to accomodate the increasing use of Rekluse and...
Chuck,

Any consideration of making covers that are 3-4mm deeper than stock for the most popular model bikes to accomodate the increasing use of Rekluse and slipper clutches?

mike
Looks bigger to me. I was thinking more oil. but?
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CarlinoJoeVideo 4/23/2014 6:16pm
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Great work Chuck! Looks awesome!
chuckdavies 4/24/2014 1:39am
4/24/2014 1:39am
Thanks for the comments means a lot! Its a lot of work getting the stock covers scanned and then building up a 3D model from them before a new model can be released but we're getting there! KTM/Husky 250 and 350 covers are both machined, just finishing the machining of the threaded oil filler part on the tops then theyll be added to the site...

Our covers are slightly wider than the stock ones to hold more oil, but ive never tested them with a rekluse or slipper clutch - they may well fit! Ill try find someone with one to test on! Thanks
chuckdavies 4/24/2014 1:48am
4/24/2014 1:48am
Just finished a few 250 and 450 Hondas, here's some close ups before they go off to be hard anodised, for anyone who's interested! They come with the rubber o-ring slot and the oil return feed to the centre of the clutch...







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mx836 4/24/2014 4:53am
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Ryno429 wrote:
Those covers are sick man, nice work!
chuckdavies wrote:
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product! I've been waiting to get...
Thanks dude! Im looking at ways to get them known in the USA now as it's such an awesome, unique product!

I've been waiting to get the new website finished before I get any advertisement sorted but thats the next port of call!
You can sponsor me one and I will tell all my Wisconsin peeps about them! Cheerful
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MR. X 4/24/2014 5:32am
4/24/2014 5:32am
Hmmmmm
chuckdavies 4/24/2014 5:45am
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mx836 wrote:
You can sponsor me one and I will tell all my Wisconsin peeps about them! Cheerful
Nice try! Tongue

MR.X, care to expand?
AHRMA361 4/24/2014 6:07am
4/24/2014 6:07am
Those covers are like jewelry! Are those graphics laser etched?

OT question for you chuckdavies....I used to visit a customer in Coventry quite often and we ate at a little chip shop called Gabriel's. I liked that place. Is it still in business?
chuckdavies 4/24/2014 6:21am
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Those covers are like jewelry! Are those graphics laser etched? OT question for you chuckdavies....I used to visit a customer in Coventry quite often and we...
Those covers are like jewelry! Are those graphics laser etched?

OT question for you chuckdavies....I used to visit a customer in Coventry quite often and we ate at a little chip shop called Gabriel's. I liked that place. Is it still in business?
Thankyou! They really are a work of art... No, designs are also CNC machined, laser etching would be a cheaper option but doesnt get the same finish as CNC machining.

Yes! Gabriel's is still running as far as i know, thats around 10 minutes drive from where I live.
AHRMA361 4/24/2014 7:10am
4/24/2014 7:10am
AHRMA361 wrote:
Those covers are like jewelry! Are those graphics laser etched? OT question for you chuckdavies....I used to visit a customer in Coventry quite often and we...
Those covers are like jewelry! Are those graphics laser etched?

OT question for you chuckdavies....I used to visit a customer in Coventry quite often and we ate at a little chip shop called Gabriel's. I liked that place. Is it still in business?
chuckdavies wrote:
Thankyou! They really are a work of art... No, designs are also CNC machined, laser etching would be a cheaper option but doesnt get the same...
Thankyou! They really are a work of art... No, designs are also CNC machined, laser etching would be a cheaper option but doesnt get the same finish as CNC machining.

Yes! Gabriel's is still running as far as i know, thats around 10 minutes drive from where I live.
Cool! Next time I'm in the West Midlands I will look you up and buy us lunch at Gabriel's chippy!
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MR. X 4/24/2014 7:49am
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chuckdavies wrote:
Nice try! Tongue

MR.X, care to expand?
Nope . They look great , true craftsmanship.
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chuckdavies wrote:
Thanks for the comments means a lot! Its a lot of work getting the stock covers scanned and then building up a 3D model from them...
Thanks for the comments means a lot! Its a lot of work getting the stock covers scanned and then building up a 3D model from them before a new model can be released but we're getting there! KTM/Husky 250 and 350 covers are both machined, just finishing the machining of the threaded oil filler part on the tops then theyll be added to the site...

Our covers are slightly wider than the stock ones to hold more oil, but ive never tested them with a rekluse or slipper clutch - they may well fit! Ill try find someone with one to test on! Thanks
Chuck,

please let me kow what you find out about fitting over a Relkuse Core EXP clutch. Alternatively, if you let us know how much deeper your cover is compared to the stock 09--14 CRF450 clutch cover is, we would have some idea about potential fitment.

thanks,
mike

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JBlain619 4/24/2014 8:13am
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chuckdavies wrote:
Just finished a few 250 and 450 Hondas, here's some close ups before they go off to be hard anodised, for anyone who's interested! They come...
Just finished a few 250 and 450 Hondas, here's some close ups before they go off to be hard anodised, for anyone who's interested! They come with the rubber o-ring slot and the oil return feed to the centre of the clutch...







DAAYYYYMMMNNNN!!! Great job dude! These things are sick! I'm restoring a 2003 RM125, make covers for it?
chuckdavies 4/24/2014 9:39am
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Tokyo_Tiddler wrote:
Chuck, please let me kow what you find out about fitting over a Relkuse Core EXP clutch. Alternatively, if you let us know how much deeper...
Chuck,

please let me kow what you find out about fitting over a Relkuse Core EXP clutch. Alternatively, if you let us know how much deeper your cover is compared to the stock 09--14 CRF450 clutch cover is, we would have some idea about potential fitment.

thanks,
mike
Thankyou everyone for the kind words?

Tokyo i will let you know as soon as i can regarding fitment, thanks.
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Asher 4/27/2014 7:01am
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woah thanks for the response, i'll check out the website
TwistinGrip413 4/27/2014 7:55am
4/27/2014 7:55am
Another awesome product added to the wish list!
chuckdavies 4/27/2014 2:04pm
4/27/2014 2:04pm
Glad you guys like it! Keep an eye on the website ill be adding more products to there soon!
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thumperyz 4/27/2014 5:47pm
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Are these "hard anodized" like the hinson stuff?
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SEEMEFIRST 4/27/2014 6:45pm
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Very nice work!

Out of curiosity, not to burst any bubbles here, but do Honda or any other manufacturers mind you using their logos on them?

We were making some Harley Davison signs for a few freinds on the CNC router, and someone at a dealership saw one in a guys garage. We got a "Cease and desist" letter a few days later.

Just a heads up so you don't get blindsided.
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motokawi818 4/27/2014 6:51pm
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2004 kx 250?
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If you need any help with the 3D scanning and creating parametric CAD models let me know that's what I do for my day job.
chuckdavies 4/28/2014 1:13am
4/28/2014 1:13am
thumperyz wrote:
Are these "hard anodized" like the hinson stuff?
Yes sir, hard anodised!

Allracing, Thanks i will, just checking out your website now.

Motokawi, sorry no kx250's in the pipeline right now, trying to get all the main 250/450s completed first.

Seemefirst, yep, see PM Smile
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joeellis 4/28/2014 3:18am
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When you have time, check to see if 2013 KTM 250 SXF & 2013 KTM 250 XCF covers are the same. I believe they are but not positive. If so, I will purchase one from you. Thanks.
chuckdavies 4/28/2014 3:45am
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joeellis wrote:
When you have time, check to see if 2013 KTM 250 SXF & 2013 KTM 250 XCF covers are the same. I believe they are but...
When you have time, check to see if 2013 KTM 250 SXF & 2013 KTM 250 XCF covers are the same. I believe they are but not positive. If so, I will purchase one from you. Thanks.
As far as I can see they are the same, im 99% sure! Ill double check for you though...

They'll be up on the website in a week or 2, ill let you know Smile

Cheers
Chuck

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