clutch

[Philskat]

Well the clutch is just about gone in my 90 600 just wondering where the best place to get one and i dont want to go oem cause the motor is not stock and i do not feel like putting another clutch in later so i want to do the frictions and springs so if anyone has a good place to get these let me know thanks

[scottynoface]

Oem is more than good enough for any Katana application...

But if you really WANT aftermarket for whatever reason, Barnett and EBC make good kits.

[mammut89]

ebc supposedly has stiffer springs, maybe that will make the clutch harder. someone has to confirm this. I just think I read it somewhere here....

I wouldnt want my clutch to be harder.. ( thats what she said )

[scottynoface]

ebc supposedly has stiffer springs, maybe that will make the clutch harder. someone has to confirm this. I just think I read it somewhere here....

I wouldnt want my clutch to be harder.. ( thats what she said )

Yes, stiffer springs mean a harder cable pull. Unless you have a 750 or 1100 with a **** ton of work done to it, it's impossible to overwhelm a healthy clutch pack with OEM springs.

[cintidude04]

I thought it was the barnett racing kit with the real strong springs.

[scottynoface]

I thought it was the barnett racing kit with the real strong springs.

Most aftermarket "kits" come with stronger springs, but it's not necessary to use them. I had EBC springs in my Katana and stop and go traffic was a bear.

The only reason I could imagine stronger springs being necessary is either someone who clutches up wheelies all day or drag races. Neither of which fit the Katana application.

But then again, with the price of OEM equipment anymore it might be more cost effective...

[Philskat]

well the original clutch didn't last long and i had a spare motor i pulled the clutch out of it which had better looking steels and fibers and stronger springs and it is now slipping bad in any gear other than 1st at anything over 1/4 throttle so i think i need to breakdown and get another clutch so does anyone know the best place to get one

[scottynoface]

http://tinyurl.com/62tpkby

[Philskat]

I have done that was wanting to know where others had purchased from good or bad service that kind of stuff

[the wind]

I have done that was wanting to know where others had purchased from good or bad service that kind of stuff

i like denis kirk for aftermarket http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common...FRIq7Aod5kmkOA

[Wild-Bill]

... it is now slipping bad in any gear other than 1st at anything over 1/4 throttle ...

I'm not doubting that your clutch needs to be replaced but you might want to re-evaluate your choice of motor oil, too. I've been riding on the street for over 20 years--all of it on older bikes--and never had a clutch slip. That's the beauty of a wet clutch. If things are right they last just about forever.

[dragonsmoke42169]

barnett clutch kits on ebay brand new for cheap

[Philskat]

I'm not doubting that your clutch needs to be replaced but you might want to re-evaluate your choice of motor oil, too. I've been riding on the street for over 20 years--all of it on older bikes--and never had a clutch slip. That's the beauty of a wet clutch. If things are right they last just about forever.

I have tried Lucas bike oil spectro bike oil and ams and all the same results. the spectro and lucas were both semi synthetic and ams was full synthetic and thats all i have ever put in the bike in the 2 years ive been riding it. I do not know what was used before i got it but it was parked in 92 when it was wrecked untill i got it a little over 2 years ago where i changed the oil before i started it and put the lucas oil in it

[Wild-Bill]

Maybe the plates built up some rust while it was sitting. All of my bikes were being actively ridden or at least under a carport before I bought them. None ever spent any time sitting out in a parts yard.