CB,
If your interested in a clutch basket mod, Give me a shout. I've had three done by a machinist here in colville. They seem to be working out pretty well. I just don't yack it up on the forum too much. Scott over in CDA (flathead) has one in. and a guy in California had me get one done for him. We build stepped shims and fasten the plate securely , also had a bushing milled for the center. It's all held together with bolts and loctite, no welding. I've had them out to check the bolts. I had to heat them up to get them apart. So I feel confident that they will stay put for the duration. As your well aware the weather over here hasn't been to good much riding lately. though I did make the breakfast ride and it was a good riding day. let me know on the basket, as a couple of more prototypes out there wouldn't hurt. the cost is about 150.00 plus shipping. Don't know what your work schedule is but I'm available Fridays for some riding if that works for you.
-Tom