Clutch?

[Kat-astrophe]

Just wanting a little feedback here, im going to be changing my clutch sometime in the near future (almost 20k) so i just wanted to ask opinions on clutch kits...who likes what and why?

[squiggy]

On my first replacement I went with a Barnett clutch kit with springs. Besides a much stiffer clutch pull because of the springs, I didn't notice a huge difference from an OEM clutch with my style of riding. As a result I went back to OEM for everything, fiber plates, steel plates and springs on my third time around.

While your in there, inspect the clutch basket where the fingers of the disks slide on the basket for wear. If there is significant notching, then the clutch can become more difficult to disengage because the disks will not slide.

[Juice_007]

I've noticed that my bike is running at higher rpms than usual (maybe 1-2K more) while mantaining the usual speed. Also, I've started to loose clutch fluid.

Is this becaue I need to replace my clutch? How often should the clutch be replaced?

Cheers,

Jucie

[Kat-astrophe]

ummm...ok, nobody else wants to comment, c'mon guys, u know u wannaa.....

[JimG4652]

Clutch fluid = Engine oil
So you're losing oil?
Check your clutch adjustment http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=64698

I went with a Barnett clutch after putting 20K miles on my stocker. Shifts felt a LOT firmer. Definitely satisfied with the Barnett. I'll be going back with another one after this one wears out. Changing the clutch only took about 30 mins, including resetting the clutch adjustment.

[squiggy]

Changing the clutch only took about 30 mins.

Clutch replacements are super easy. As longs as you are replacing just the fibers and plates.