Adjustable mass clutch weight

A combination continuous variable transmission clutch and an adjustable mass clutch weight, the adjustable mass clutch weight comprising:

• an elongate body having a heel and a tip;
• a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel of the elongate body;
• a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel of the elongate body;
• a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion;
• and
• at least one mass adjustment weight with a threaded aperture extending through the at least one mass adjustment weight, wherein the at least one mass adjustment weight is coupled to the first protrusion and/or the second protrusion to adjust mass of the adjustable mass clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body.

A method of using an adjustable mass clutch weight for use in a CVT clutch, the method comprising:

• providing the clutch weight comprising:
• an elongate body having a heel and a tip;
• a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel of the elongate body;
• a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel of the elongate body;
• and
• a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion;
• adjusting the mass of the clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body in response to coupling at least one mas adjustment weight to the first threaded protrusion or the second threaded protrusion;
• and
• coupling the adjustable mass clutch weight to the CVT clutch.