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bounce
22nd February 2014, 17:01
Hey. I'm running a 2003 R6 at the odd raceday. My model didn't come with a slipper clutch and if there was a relatively easy or cheap way to get one, I'd be keen! Realistically what are my options? All I can think of is;
a) find an aftermarket one (which seems to cost about $2000 for a suter one on ebay and my year isn't even listed)
b) buy a newer bike that already has one

I'm guessing the later model bikes slipper clutches won't fit the earlier bike?

Let me know if anyone has any ideas I haven't considered..
Cheers:first:
98tls
22nd February 2014, 17:07
Hey. I'm running a 2003 R6 at the odd raceday. My model didn't come with a slipper clutch and if there was a relatively easy or cheap way to get one, I'd be keen! Realistically what are my options? All I can think of is;
a) find an aftermarket one (which seems to cost about $2000 for a suter one on ebay and my year isn't even listed)
b) buy a newer bike that already has one

I'm guessing the later model bikes slipper clutches won't fit the earlier bike?

Let me know if anyone has any ideas I haven't considered..
Cheers:first:

May well be possible to make a later clutch work,plenty on the TL forum have fitted later model GSXR slipper to there old TLs,i would sign up on a Yamaha specific forum and do a search if you get no joy here.
Mental Trousers
22nd February 2014, 17:20
http://www.sigmaperformance.com/slipperclutchrange.html

I put one of these in my CBR. Love it.

Neil Spalding is the technical guy for the (former) Eurosport MotoGP commentary team and knows his shit.
bounce
23rd February 2014, 13:22
http://www.sigmaperformance.com/slipperclutchrange.html

I put one of these in my CBR. Love it.



nice one. I'll ask the local shops and see if they can get sigma.. otherwise buy online I guess.
Cheers!
Mental Trousers
23rd February 2014, 13:33
nice one. I'll ask the local shops and see if they can get sigma.. otherwise buy online I guess.
Cheers!

Isn't anyone local that I know of so I had to buy online. Unfortunately that means you get snapped for GST when it hits Customs so bet on 15% more plus their processing fee.

Worth it though. It dropped an easy couple of seconds off my lap times.