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Half price clutch kits on www.demon-tweeks.com £20.14+vat for the kit.
Only if you need one like :D
rictus01
02-03-06, 11:25 AM
that sounds like a bit of a steal, good one :thumbsup:
They are EBC clutches.
http://www.demon-tweeks.com/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=EBCCK3377&app=Y
petevtwin650
02-03-06, 03:27 PM
I thought EBC clutch plates were to be avoided, even at that price.
I thought EBC clutch plates were to be avoided, even at that price.
:shock: Why?
The fact there are very few companies that make clutch kits, EBC, being the main, Bates, being another and considerably dearer, even at full price. Suzuki supply EBC kits when ordered.
Bates, being another
Barnett? :wink:
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petevtwin650
02-03-06, 04:10 PM
I heard that EBC's are prone to slipping. Thought that Barnett clutches were the way to go. Haven't got any complaints about the standard cluch though. Surprised Suzuki supply an EBC clutch set, after all they don't supply EBC brake pads.
I think the point here is that at £20 most peeps would be prepared to put up with the slightly lower quality - but if you've got the money to splash out then it's obviously a different matter...
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petevtwin650
02-03-06, 04:18 PM
But if they pack up after say,5,000 miles and you have to go all through the hassle again, are they really worth it. ?
It won't pack up after 5k miles, you should expect at least 30k-40k...
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petevtwin650
02-03-06, 04:57 PM
But that's my point. I heard they don't last 30+k.
However, without any proof to back up my argument, I shall have to withdraw from this discussion.
I heard that EBC's are prone to slipping. Thought that Barnett clutches were the way to go. Haven't got any complaints about the standard cluch though. Surprised Suzuki supply an EBC clutch set, after all they don't supply EBC brake pads.
:oops: Barnett, thats what i meant, thank you for correcting me again Mr Boy ;)
Yes they may be the way to go, but at the best part of £80, i didnt pay that much for my last car clutch ffs. I will see how i get on. My Suzuki dealer supply either Koyo(i think they are called) or EBC pads as std.
For £20 i will be a guinea pig then for EBC clutches. My current one is on 42k, but the springs are getting tired, and its dragging a bit.
I will update on how i get on.
:oops: Barnett, thats what i meant, thank you for correcting me again Mr Boy ;)
Always glad to be of service Mr V. :lol:
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Barnett would be an obvious choice if you were going to pay the same as OEM stuff but want better.
Ive got a Barnett clutch set, apart from being much heavier on the clutch i dont notice much diffrent.
Sid Squid
02-03-06, 11:07 PM
Barnett are great no question. The standard Suzuki clutch can handle all the torque that the SV will ever make so there's no advantage in anything else though, and if I used the Barnett plates I'd not use their springs though as there isn't any need for more clamping pressure, and the stiffer springs just add weight to the clutch action.
Mike1234
02-03-06, 11:31 PM
The last EBC clutch kit I put in an SV just wouldn't work. Couldn't work out why until I took everything out and measured them. The thickness of the plates was out just enough to make sure they were only fit for the bin.
21QUEST
02-03-06, 11:47 PM
The last EBC clutch kit I put in an SV just wouldn't work. Couldn't work out why until I took everything out and measured them. The thickness of the plates was out just enough to make sure they were only fit for the bin.
Had the same problem(thickness) with a set of pads for my bros.
I keep saying it. I would never use any EBH products if I can help it. I've had problems with clutch and brake products. Not for me anymore.
Cheers
Ben
When i took out my EBC clutch plates i changed the steels as well because they had turned blue (i think its due to heat of the friction) which may make them more prone to warping.
EBC plates use sandpaper like friction pads witch i thinks bad for the steels, got a barnett clutch kit which has cork pads on the clutch plates, no complants
I beleave that the Barnet clutch is kevlar not cork. Not 100% though.
But if they pack up after say,5,000 miles and you have to go all through the hassle again, are they really worth it. ?
Not much hassle really, Only about 15 minutes work
Ok then you lot. You are all great at slagging of EBC products, but other than Barnett, you aint really suggesting anything else.
northwind
03-03-06, 02:41 PM
Don;t know if there is much else. Barnett and OEM? I use OEM because I've got 3 clutches in the garage ;)
petevtwin650
03-03-06, 04:27 PM
However, without any proof to back up my argument, I shall have to withdraw from this discussion.
It seems that there was some substance to my reluctance to go EBC.
However Viney, would be good if you get one and post on how you fare with it. Fitting it, feel and so on. Won't you need to change the springs too though if they feel weak?
So what price are OEM and Barnett clutches for comparision purposes.
So what price are OEM and Barnett clutches for comparision purposes.
Same cost or Barnett are a tad cheaper. PDQ are the official sellers in the UK.
petevtwin650
03-03-06, 05:11 PM
Ok, just popped onto PDQ's site. No Sv listed but a TL one with plates, steel plates and springs is £145 or about £90 to £100 just for the plates.
northwind
03-03-06, 08:51 PM
It's realtively uncomon to need to replace the steels though.
Ok, just popped onto PDQ's site. No Sv listed but a TL one with plates, steel plates and springs is £145 or about £90 to £100 just for the plates.
Nop, go to the Barnett website, get the part number then call PDQ up and they will have the stuff, or call them as they have a complete list of bikes.
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