Is there a possibility that the clutch is shimmed a little too tight causing extra pressure on the bearings when the clutch bell is bolted on? I was thinking if the bearings are "pinched", even a little when the clutch bell is installed it will not allow them to rotate freely causing excess resistance which might be causing them to overheat. Just a thought.

I should be able to get the wheels and turn buckles this weekend. If I do I will give it a good thrashing and post the results. I am going to have to use adapters on the rear until my LHS gets the parts that I need to do the conversion.


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