Surflex fibre clutch plates for unhardened Commando clutch basket.

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I recently found an eBay trader in Holland that advertised Surflex fibre plates that I had thought were now impossible to get for my 1972 model which, as far as I’m aware, does not have a hardened clutch basket.
However, when they arrived there was clear evidence that the plates have a metal core. Previous posts mentioned that this is aluminium but is that still safe to use with an unhardened basket?
 

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PM999S said:
I did not know that Barnett does alloy plates thanks for the tip.
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Yes They are aluminum centers with glued on friction pads. Who ever you get them from, Just be sure to ask if they are Aluminum , A year or so ago they made a batch with steel centers. Do you buy off of Ebay in the USA?
 
Carl H said:
Yes They are aluminum centers with glued on friction pads. Who ever you get them from, Just be sure to ask if they are Aluminum , A year or so ago they made a batch with steel centers. Do you buy off of Ebay in the USA?
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Thanks for the info. I have bought stuff before from The States especially CNW parts but normally stick to UK/Europe for eBay because of postage/tax.
 
Barnett plates are great. I run them in my 920 and 1007. Wouldn’t use anything else.
 
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PM999S said:
Thanks for the info. I have bought stuff before from The States especially CNW parts but normally stick to UK/Europe for eBay because of postage/tax.
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AN sell Barnett.
andover-norton.co.uk

Andover Norton - Set of 4 Barnett bonded metal friction plates (0.146'') clutch plates Norton Commando 750 - 13.1923

Set of 4 Barnett bonded metal friction plates (0.146'') clutch plates Norton Commando 750
andover-norton.co.uk
andover-norton.co.uk

Andover Norton - Set of 5 Barnett bonded metal friction plates (0.125'') clutch plates COMMANDO 850 - 13.1924

Set of 5 Barnett bonded metal friction plates (0.125'') clutch plates COMMANDO 850
andover-norton.co.uk
 
I have Surflex plates in mine, and apart from the squeal as I release the (dry) clutch, they are fine.
If you already have them, have you tried a magnet on them?
And again, if you have them already, maybe you would be better to fit the superb CNW hardened clutch centre, which Holland Norton Works stock?
 

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