R1 Slipper Clutch

[mjvduc]

no mate, don't know them but they have a good reputation and it was the only site in english

most of the duc drivers I know going with STM or EVR but as mentioned if you google for anti hopp..... you will always find a link to suterracing.com


as far as I know is doing EVR only MV and Ducati clutches, STM ?? don't know but I can find out if you want too

mjvduc

[The_Dover]

Hey Darkman,

Just an off the wall thought.

Have you considered trying a set up like one arm bandit and shifting your clutch to the right clip on to be thumb operated?

You still have the advantage that you can steer with two arms but it would take away the clutching duties that are causing you issues without needing to spend huge wad on a slipper clutch.

I don't find the slipper clutch to be a huge benefit on the road to be honest, in the tight low speed, low gear, high rev stuff it can still lock up a bit and the bikes I've ridden without one (CBR600RR, SV's, Fireyawn etc) are no more difficult to ride.

A slipper clutch is easily worth a few sets of tyres.

Edit: I note that you say your left thumb is a-ok. You could have a left side thumb clutch.

[mjvduc]

Hey Darkman,

Just an off the wall thought.

Have you considered trying a set up like one arm bandit and shifting your clutch to the right clip on to be thumb operated?

You still have the advantage that you can steer with two arms but it would take away the clutching duties that are causing you issues without needing to spend huge wad on a slipper clutch.

A slipper clutch is easily worth a few sets of tyres.

Edit: I note that you say your left thumb is a-ok. You could have a left side thumb clutch.

not a bad idea, couple of blokes up here are running thumb rear brakes but I have doubts you will go cheaper. Brembo for example charge you an arm and a leg for a thumb brake pump (daumen bremspumpe)
http://www.zupin.de/ka_brembo.html
click on kupplungspumpen

btw:

here the STM/zupin link http://www.zupin.de/ka_stm.html and if you hit road you find also a clutch for your R1.

have fun

mjvduc

[Darkman]

Hey Darkman,

Just an off the wall thought.

Have you considered trying a set up like one arm bandit and shifting your clutch to the right clip on to be thumb operated?

You still have the advantage that you can steer with two arms but it would take away the clutching duties that are causing you issues without needing to spend huge wad on a slipper clutch.

I don't find the slipper clutch to be a huge benefit on the road to be honest, in the tight low speed, low gear, high rev stuff it can still lock up a bit and the bikes I've ridden without one (CBR600RR, SV's, Fireyawn etc) are no more difficult to ride.

A slipper clutch is easily worth a few sets of tyres.

Edit: I note that you say your left thumb is a-ok. You could have a left side thumb clutch.

I have heard people talk about thumb operated clutches, but never seen them. I have ordered some new adjustable levers that I hope will help me with the problem.The slipper clutch is just that little bit of extra help..heard some guys say you can bang it down, without using the clutch at all.
My left thumb does work(50%), but not very strong. Will see how I go with the new levers and then give onearmbandit a PM.

[The_Dover]

See cunts, I'm not just a pretty face.

[Clivoris]

aahh man..my left hand is pretty farked...had 70% 3rd degree burns..nearly lost my arm. All I can pritty much do is move my thumb and index a bit.Have about 85% function in my right arm, so is good.
I normally blip the throttle when gearing down..but only that moment as I am pushing it down..once pushed into first, it still takes a bit of time 1-2 seconds to position my hand to let go of the clutch..in that time the revs has dropped again I'm sure.

Darkman you are a legend. That's some pretty dark humour in your Avatar too bro.

[sAsLEX]

My left thumb does work(50%), but not very strong. Will see how I go with the new levers and then give onearmbandit a PM.

OAB operates his clutch on the right grip, rather than your 50% left thumb.

Is the R1 cable or hydro clutch?

[Darkman]

OAB operates his clutch on the right grip, rather than your 50% left thumb.

Is the R1 cable or hydro clutch?

Cable clutch...

[slowpoke]

See cunts, I'm not just a pretty face.

You've got one of those faces I like to look at in the mirror....rear view mirror that is.....

[Shaun]

Darkman, get in touch mate, can get those a piece of piss

[The_Dover]

You've got one of those faces I like to look at in the mirror....rear view mirror that is.....

Is that when i'm bending you over and giving you the angry inch?

[cowpoos]

Is that when i'm bending you over and giving you the angry inch?

your rather proud of you ""inch"" too ain't ya bitch!