Slipper clutch - SV650.org

01-07-05, 12:20 PM

So, here's a baffling one from someone who has, quite obviously, never ridden a bike with a slipper clutch.

If, while downshifting hard into a corner and the slipper clutch has engaged to prevent rear wheel lock, one accelerates, say, at the apex [but while clutch is engaged still] what happens?

1. Much noise and no go?
2. Balanced slide/drive out of turn?
3. Something extraordinary??!

BN

01-07-05, 12:24 PM

The slipper clutch only 'slips' when engine breaking is in effect. If you start to accelerate, the clutch stops slipping and bites again.

Does that answer your question?

01-07-05, 02:24 PM

The slipper clutches that I have seen work with ramps, so too much pressure one way and the clutch will slip, but pressure the other way and the ramps lock together (very simplistically). Think of a saw blade. When you are pulling the blade back you are going up the ramps (the teeth on the blade) and when you are pushing forward you get resistence as you are hitting the face of the saw tooth.

Difficult to explain in words, but I hope you get the picture.

01-07-05, 02:36 PM

ah ha! yes of course.
Every question answered... simple really!
Thanks,
BN

01-07-05, 08:47 PM

Having been looking long and hard at these for the Duke just lately,I can say that Scoobs explanation is spot on. Ramps can be bought with varying ramp angles which dictates the amount of slip.
Still not 100% convinced I am going to go for one.

01-07-05, 12:20 PM	#1
Brand New Guest Posts: n/a	Slipper clutch So, here's a baffling one from someone who has, quite obviously, never ridden a bike with a slipper clutch. If, while downshifting hard into a corner and the slipper clutch has engaged to prevent rear wheel lock, one accelerates, say, at the apex [but while clutch is engaged still] what happens? 1. Much noise and no go? 2. Balanced slide/drive out of turn? 3. Something extraordinary??! BN

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01-07-05, 12:24 PM	#2
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	The slipper clutch only 'slips' when engine breaking is in effect. If you start to accelerate, the clutch stops slipping and bites again. Does that answer your question?

01-07-05, 02:24 PM	#3
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	The slipper clutches that I have seen work with ramps, so too much pressure one way and the clutch will slip, but pressure the other way and the ramps lock together (very simplistically). Think of a saw blade. When you are pulling the blade back you are going up the ramps (the teeth on the blade) and when you are pushing forward you get resistence as you are hitting the face of the saw tooth. Difficult to explain in words, but I hope you get the picture.

01-07-05, 02:36 PM	#4
Brand New Guest Posts: n/a	ah ha! yes of course. Every question answered... simple really! Thanks, BN

01-07-05, 08:47 PM	#5
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Having been looking long and hard at these for the Duke just lately,I can say that Scoobs explanation is spot on. Ramps can be bought with varying ramp angles which dictates the amount of slip. Still not 100% convinced I am going to go for one.