Hopefully i left enough meat on the scalloped part of the shifter. Its still very stiff. If it bends i have another handle and will make another leaving a little more on. I may still take a little more off the top part to make it a little skinnier.
Sorry i dont quite follow what you mean, why would i not be able to get enough tension against the belt???? Am i missing something?Harry, it occurs to me that the mechanical advantage of your lever, with the fulcrum where it exists, will not apply sufficient force to the tension pulley.
...Just to be more complicated... ...you COULD use a link in between the bottom of you lever and the 'shoe' that has the tension pulley on one end...
I think it best to position the lever where it does not obstruct view of the great looking old engine! But proper function is most important.
When you sit upon the bike, where is the most comfortable location for the lever?
...Just to further complicate things, you could use a foot clutch... harley did. a rocker styled foot clutch... toe to go... with the rocker back, the clutch was disengaged.
The bike is coming along very nicely!
Congrats !
rc