slipper clutch - Ducati.ms

credit · Apr 2nd, 2009, 6:13 pm

need some advice on a slipper clutch ..
is it worth it?
is it necessary if I want to "back it in like" the pros ?...
what is the best one for the money ?
where is the best place to buy it?

Dallara · Apr 2nd, 2009, 6:31 pm

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Originally Posted by credit

need some advice on a slipper clutch ..
is it worth it?

- is it necessary if I want to "back it in like" the pros ?...

Not in my opinion, but it does help if you are running in tight, tight sections and you make an occasional bobble here and there...

- what is the best one for the money ?

I have only owned a Surflex. It's a wonderful, nice unit, and sine it uses the "endless screw" principle rather than a ball-and-ramp design it is literally maintenance free. It is also very, very light, comes complete with all new plates - both lightweight aluminum friction and steel driven plates - and is a snap to install. I do heartily recommend stiffer clutch springs than it comes with. I use stainless steel TPO springs in mine.

- where is the best place to buy it?

Don't know about others. but I have to say I have had incredible service from MotoWheels (http://www.motowheels.com/index2.html). Nice people, extremely informative, responsive to e-mails, and very fair and knowledgeable. And if you register with them (for free) you get a discount, too.

I had a slight issue with the first Surflex clutch I got from them after I had about a 1,000 miles on it. I e-mailed them about it and they had me try a couple of things, but those didn't cure the problem. When the suggestions didn't fix the issue they sent me a brand new Surflex clutch, no questions asked, and it has worked flawlessly.

Truly stand-up guys and outstanding service.

Hope this helps!

Dallara

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08hyper · Apr 2nd, 2009, 8:32 pm

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Originally Posted by credit

need some advice on a slipper clutch ..
is it worth it?
is it necessary if I want to "back it in like" the pros ?...
what is the best one for the money ?
where is the best place to buy it?

1. YES
2. NO
3. Not sure, many good options out there, its like saying, whats the best oil?
4. One of our Forum sight sponsors

Along with my Scotts steering dampener, its one of my favorite mods, really helps out at the track, or fast canyon riding, not as much on just street riding, the downside is that the clutch plates will wear out faster.
I have a DP racing slipper clutch, works great! and I got a GREAT price on it on Ebay. Aloha Alex

johnchypermotard · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:10 pm

do a search inside this forum for slipper clutch ... there are at least three other threads (or there were, at one time), with LOTS of comments, pro and con.

**vduc** · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:35 pm

I've had an STM and Surflex for racing and street respectively both were excellent. Maybe I'm off base but I've always thought a slipper clutch was to keep the back end in line during heavy deceleration into a corner, not for "backing it in like" the pros.

I'm picking my new Hyper (standard only

) with a Termi 2 into 1 tomorrow

and will be looking to put on a slipper clutch or lightweight flywheel depending on the cash situation.

Brainfry · Apr 2nd, 2009, 11:40 pm

http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/...799&Click=6154

As Alex posted earlier... lots of opinions out there... but in MY opinion, Hinson's are the shit... stock plates, stock basket, adj. as the plates wear out, easy install, simple to adjust and highly recommended. Not to mention, the price is right too... not too pretty on the eyes, but think of it as factory performance opposed to poser bling.

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**Da_Bull** · Apr 2nd, 2009, 11:48 pm

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Originally Posted by Brainfry

http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/...799&Click=6154

As Alex posted earlier... lots of opinions out there... but in MY opinion, Hinson's are the shit... stock plates, stock basket, adj. as the plates wear out, easy install, simple to adjust and highly recommended. Not to mention, the price is right too... not too pretty on the eyes, but think of it as factory performance opposed to poser bling.

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I've never heard of Hinson, but for $1200 it better be the shit.

Here's a quick Ebay hunt:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ANTIH...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducat...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RACIN...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCAT...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducat...Q5fAccessories

PS: It took longer for me to post this than it did to find a slipper clutch for less that a G.

M1Tanker · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:05 am

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Originally Posted by vduc

I'm picking my new Hyper (standard only

) with a Termi 2 into 1 tomorrow

and will be looking to put on a slipper clutch or lightweight flywheel depending on the cash situation.

Vito: Congrats on the Hyper! Let me know how the slipper clutch works out (if you go that route) as I'm really thinking about getting one. Thanks.

**Da_Bull** · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:13 am

PS: Nothing wrong with a standard. Think of it as more of a blank canvas upon which to paint your Ducati masterpiece - no "designer" is gonna tell me where to put my carbon accessories.

**vduc** · Apr 3rd, 2009, 6:40 am

Not to high jack...too much

Thanks Richard. For the track, I'm huge fan of a slipper clutch, after good tires, suspension set-up and brakes it's the next place I would spend my money. Too many years of two-stroke track bikes with no back torque...

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Originally Posted by Da_Bull

PS: Nothing wrong with a standard. Think of it as more of a blank canvas upon which to paint your Ducati masterpiece - no "designer" is gonna tell me where to put my carbon accessories.

I don't even care about the carbon (I do like the stuff) it was forged wheels that I wanted.