Slipper clutch?

[Stu]

I understand it allows some slip so that the back wheel doesn't lock up on downshifts
I assume it doesn't slip under hard acceleration
Anything else it does / I should consider.
Many thanks

[Viney]

Thast basicaly about it, but why on earth would you want one one the sv?

[Stu]

Exactly

Only slips in the backdrive (engine breaking) direction.

Viney....To be fair a slipper clutch does open up certain possibilities for the rider particularly if he wishes to enjoy a more "frisky" kind of riding. They can help avoid that disconcerting lock up at the rear wheel which can be a trait of a V twin.

I do not agree that slipper clutches are merely for people who have a poor braking and gear changing technique but see them more as a safety device.

They offer the rider the option to leave his braking and down changing a lot later without the risk of the sensation that he just threw an anvil off the back of the bike.

I am presently agonising as to what will be my next investment in my riding enjoyment. An all singing and dancing Dyno set up or a slipper clutch. The clutch presently appears more sense for me although in truth neither options being considered are anything more than me just treating myself. They add no value to the bike and are both a reasonable cost.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Viney....To be fair a slipper clutch does open up certain possibilities for the rider particularly if he wishes to enjoy a more "frisky" kind of riding. They can help avoid that disconcerting lock up at the rear wheel which can be a trait of a V twin.

I see what you are saying but in all fairness it can just hide poor riding tecnique(sp?)

They would be great on larger twins, but on the little ole SV, i dont see any point. But each to thier own init

[TSM]

Originally Posted by Viney

I see what you are saying but in all fairness it can just hide poor riding tecnique(sp?)

They would be great on larger twins, but on the little ole SV, i dont see any point. But each to thier own init

You realy realy have to knock the gears down on the SV to get it out of shape badly. Usaly its just a little tail wag then you are on your way again.

Poor riding tech its a bit too much, i would say more down to throttle on gear changes. Sometimes when you are pushing it a bit you start to muck things up such as throttle into the corners.

Viney I agree to some extent with you but even normally competant riders can occasionally find a further knock down of a gear is needed and this has to be done more hurriedly than normal for example.

I am of course talking about more rapid riding than the bumbling type. For sure if your not able to select and introduce a lower gear at pottering around speeds then there is indeed a technique issue.

I've had the back of my CBR bouncing around with a locked up wheel on occasion and apparently that has no engine breaking at all.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Viney I agree to some extent with you but even normally competant riders can occasionally find a further knock down of a gear is needed and this has to be done more hurriedly than normal for example.

I am of course talking about more rapid riding than the bumbling type. For sure if your not able to select and introduce a lower gear at pottering around speeds then there is indeed a technique issue.

That is just poor observation and riding tecnique. Even when riding 'briskley' shall one say, then i think i have locked the rear...once!
I still stand by the fact that you dont need a slipper clutch on a road going SV