Performance or aftermarket clutch?

[Susuki_Jah]

ok i did a couple of searches for performance clutches on here where maybe someone had talked about them but didnt find anything.

is there a after market clutch that gives you some serious grab?
i want to replace my clutch this spring along with the clutch plate which i beleive is rattling a little on take off.

[dgyver]

I have a Barnett clutch in my race bike. No slipping problems. The plates are kevlar and not cork like factory. The clutch plates are the same as the 1st gen SV but the quantities are different. It is +/- 1 plate, don't remember which way. I can check later since I have an EBC clutch still in the package at home. EBC is another good brand.

[Susuki_Jah]

how much did that barnett set you back? I take it you did the clutch install yourself. Ive swapped many motors , trannies and clutches on cars but never done a bike. would you say its not too hard?

[VTNewb]

clutches on bikes are easy as pie.

but not as tasty  

[dgyver]

I think it was around $90.

Very easy to do. It takes less than an hour to change the clutch and have the bike running again. Lean the bike to the left and you do not have to drain the oil.

[Dom]

clutches on bikes are easy as pie.

but not as tasty  

Don't listen to him, they taste great.

[Susuki_Jah]

the more and more I get into working on this bike the more and more I care less about my cars. hmm have I fallen to the dark side  :mrgreen:

not completely im still doing my turbo beast.


Ok sweet this is alot of good info. Im going to look at buying this new clutch sometime at the end of the month and then swap it in one day. I got the clymer book.

and you said it came as a kit right with the clutch plates?

[dgyver]

I bought Barnett plates individually but the EBC was in a single package.

[se7enty7]

I bought Barnett plates individually but the EBC was in a single package.

who did you buy the ebc set from?

[dgyver]

who did you buy the ebc set from?

JamesG. It was included in his hoard of parts.

[se7enty7]

who did you buy the ebc set from?

JamesG. It was included in his hoard of parts.

wanna sell it?  

[dgyver]

No, I may need it for one of the three motors I have to rebuild.

[Kerry]

Here is some info from the Chaparral printed catalog.  (Check for current pricing.)

Barnett Clutch Kits - Descriptions

Barnett Clutch Kits - Part Numbers

Barnett Clutch Kits - Prices

Barnett - Aluminum Plates


EBC Clutch Kits - Descriptions

EBC Clutch Kits - Part Numbers and Prices[/list:u]