Aim VPC
#21
Get the spacer to cover yourself. Every style derby cover is a little different. It isn't that much $$ and you won't be agonized if you need it and don't have it when you install the vpc.
#23
Found a spacer from Rivera Primo #1162-0203. Will this one be thick enough at 3/16"? Found it for $26 at Two Cycle Guys and $30 at Amazon.
#24
Should do the trick. The HD spacer is the same thickness. Only about 1/8" shows after installation and on a chrome primary, you'll never see it. AIM has the spacers and gaskets also if you didn't notice.
Last edited by OldEnuf2NoBtr; 01-04-2016 at 01:11 PM.
#25
Yessir I saw those on Aims website. Didn't see the point in paying $15 extra for the same thing. Not sure if the Rivera spacer comes with bolts or not but that's not a big deal. Would've change them to stainless anyway. I'll get this one on the way. Thanks again.
#26
I didn't have to modify the gasket on my bike. Also get a 18mm or a 11/16" spark plug socket(11/16" is better but hard to find) to do the clutch adjustment as once the vpc is on you have to use a socket( with a combi wrench on the end) to tighten the jam nut while holding the set screw with an T-Handle hex down the hole of the spark plug socket, sounds complicated but if I can do it anyone can, LOL! . Jims makes a cool 1 piece tool to use instead of the spark plug socket/combi set up, but it's JIMS$$$$$$$. Some guys will take a reg 11/16" socket and weld a handle on it as well while leaving the drive square open.
Last edited by qtrracer; 01-04-2016 at 01:33 PM.
#27
I didn't have to modify the gasket on my bike. Also get a 18mm or a 11/16" spark plug socket(11/16" is better but hard to find) to do the clutch adjustment as once the vpc is on you have to use a socket( with a combi wrench on the end) to tighten the jam nut while holding the set screw with an T-Handle hex down the hole of the spark plug socket, sounds complicated but if I can do it anyone can, LOL! . Jims makes a cool 1 piece tool to use instead of the spark plug socket/combi set up, but it's JIMS$$$$$$$. Some guys will take a reg 11/16" socket and weld a handle on it as well while leaving the drive square open.
#28
I took the cheap route LOL. I took a deep well 11/16" socket and welded a nut on top. Used a large enough nut that would allow me to still get an extension through it as well. Works like a charm. Can't wait to get this damn heavy Spring off my bike. I oughta have my head examined for putting it on instead of the VPC to begin with.
#29
I did the same thing when I did my 107" build late last summer. Believe it or not, the pull is such that the clutch cable gave out (nearly) on a ride last week. It broke right behind the clutch lever; all but two strands of wire. Managed to limp home from 2.5 hours out. Don't know how my forearm has held out this long!