Sigma Slipper Clutches - SV650.org

22-08-06, 11:29 AM

Has anyone used one of these on an SV yet??

If so, whats it like to ride with??

The reason i ask is cause i've gotta habit of snaking the back end in (not purposely!!) and think this would be, albeit an expensive, solution to my prob, just to add a bit of extra protection to me bike.

Me bike is an sv650s k2 if that helps??

jambo · 22-08-06, 11:47 AM

Learn to blip the throttle

It' free, you can do it on your own time, and it instantly upgrades down-shifting on every bike you ride

22-08-06, 12:29 PM

And it is good practice to blip the throttle anyway. It gives you better control on downshifts as it raises the revs so the engine doesnt brake the back wheel if you jump two gears. Last thing you want is to go down two gears and have the back step. A blip should sort that out a little more.

22-08-06, 01:17 PM

Personally I don't blip. I have a habit of using the engine braking as much as possible, shifting down to an appropriate gear & releasing the clutch smoothly whilst holding the brake lightly to show the lights.

But each to their own, and I'll certainly make the effort to try blipping on the way home (and using the clutch for now). Live & learn & all that

jambo · 22-08-06, 01:42 PM

It's a technique, just like clutchless shifting, some people like it, some don't but if the back end of the bike is sliding you need to look at possible techniques to help with this. The 2 above methods are worth trying.

22-08-06, 02:18 PM

I like the blip personally. And it sounds good as your bike pops and bangs on the overrun.

Sounds the nut's on the gixxer- especially when really ganning it- blip to 11k anyone?

Also, if you change down earlier- and blip harder, you will infact have more engine braking, and less clutch wear.

Did I say I like it?

Dan.

22-08-06, 05:33 PM

I always blip the throttle on downshifts, been doin it since i was riding mx bikes back when i was 11.

I'd rate myself as a medium-fast rider and am taking to track days like a duck to water so looking to build my bike up to match.

22-08-06, 10:33 PM

Without meaning to sound rude,but wouldn't a Sigma slipper clutch be worth about 1/3 of the overall price of your bike? I would want to get a whole lot of benefit from any accesory for that kind of layout.

23-08-06, 09:18 AM

They're about the same price as a full system for an sv.

I know I cud just get a gsxr/r1/zxr that have them as standard but I want my bike to be a bit of a sleeper if you know what I mean.

northwind · 23-08-06, 10:58 PM

There are a couple of guys on SV Rider who've fitted them, they seem very happy with them. If you've got the money to spend, then why not? I wouldn't, but who cares what anyone else says at the end of the day?

22-08-06, 11:29 AM	#1
Carrot Cruncher Guest Posts: n/a	Sigma Slipper Clutches Has anyone used one of these on an SV yet?? If so, whats it like to ride with?? The reason i ask is cause i've gotta habit of snaking the back end in (not purposely!!) and think this would be, albeit an expensive, solution to my prob, just to add a bit of extra protection to me bike. Me bike is an sv650s k2 if that helps??

22-08-06, 11:47 AM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Learn to blip the throttle It' free, you can do it on your own time, and it instantly upgrades down-shifting on every bike you ride __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

22-08-06, 01:42 PM	#5
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	It's a technique, just like clutchless shifting, some people like it, some don't but if the back end of the bike is sliding you need to look at possible techniques to help with this. The 2 above methods are worth trying. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

23-08-06, 10:58 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	There are a couple of guys on SV Rider who've fitted them, they seem very happy with them. If you've got the money to spend, then why not? I wouldn't, but who cares what anyone else says at the end of the day? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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22-08-06, 12:29 PM	#3
fullstop102 Guest Posts: n/a	And it is good practice to blip the throttle anyway. It gives you better control on downshifts as it raises the revs so the engine doesnt brake the back wheel if you jump two gears. Last thing you want is to go down two gears and have the back step. A blip should sort that out a little more.

22-08-06, 01:17 PM	#4
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Personally I don't blip. I have a habit of using the engine braking as much as possible, shifting down to an appropriate gear & releasing the clutch smoothly whilst holding the brake lightly to show the lights. But each to their own, and I'll certainly make the effort to try blipping on the way home (and using the clutch for now). Live & learn & all that

22-08-06, 02:18 PM	#6
Dan_SV Guest Posts: n/a	I like the blip personally. And it sounds good as your bike pops and bangs on the overrun. Sounds the nut's on the gixxer- especially when really ganning it- blip to 11k anyone? Also, if you change down earlier- and blip harder, you will infact have more engine braking, and less clutch wear. Did I say I like it? Dan.

22-08-06, 05:33 PM	#7
Carrot Cruncher Guest Posts: n/a	I always blip the throttle on downshifts, been doin it since i was riding mx bikes back when i was 11. I'd rate myself as a medium-fast rider and am taking to track days like a duck to water so looking to build my bike up to match.

22-08-06, 10:33 PM	#8
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Without meaning to sound rude,but wouldn't a Sigma slipper clutch be worth about 1/3 of the overall price of your bike? I would want to get a whole lot of benefit from any accesory for that kind of layout.

23-08-06, 09:18 AM	#9
Carrot Cruncher Guest Posts: n/a	They're about the same price as a full system for an sv. I know I cud just get a gsxr/r1/zxr that have them as standard but I want my bike to be a bit of a sleeper if you know what I mean.