Clutch Recommendations GsxR 1052

[Rsk_141]

Looking at replacing the clutch seem to be a few out there any recommendations,

CK , SRC , SRK, ?

No reason to upgrade as have Standard engine, but new materials might be an improvement only got sales pitch from company to go on real life experience would be good,

any thoughts would be helpful 

G.

 

 

Edited May 31, 2016 by Rsk_141

[wombat258]

The best clutch frictions are genuine from Suzuki. Stay away from kevlar or carbon based compounds.

[Rene EFE]

+1 for OEM

[Rsk_141]

That comes in at Twice the price of ebc, 

Ouch!

Standard or HD springs?

 

[wombat258]

Standard engine should only need standard springs.

[Reinhoud]

Just now, wombat258 said:

The best clutch frictions are genuine from Suzuki. Stay away from kevlar or carbon based compounds.

What's wrong with kevlar and carbon frictions? 

No experience with either off them.. Just curious.

[Fula28]

+1 for o.e.m frictions , carbon or Kevlar seem to discolour the oil quickly and are more prone to slipping with hard use, I've used all sorts over years but o.e.m seem to be stress free. Barnett seem OK  in bandits but I've only used o.e.m in my slabbie .As for springs kibblewhite  are very good, for more base pressure, if not just shim std ones with correct o.d washers  allways a cheap quick fix.

Edited June 1, 2016 by Fula28

[Rsk_141]

3 hours ago, Fula28 said:

+1 for o.e.m frictions , carbon or Kevlar seem to discolour the oil quickly and are more prone to slipping with hard use, I've used all sorts over years but o.e.m seem to be stress free. Barnett seem OK  in bandits but I've only used o.e.m in my slabbie .As for springs kibblewhite  are very good, for more base pressure, if not just shim std ones with correct o.d washers  allways a cheap quick fix.

Cheers for that. Top tips always welcome.

[wombat258]

18 hours ago, Reinhoud said:

What's wrong with kevlar and carbon frictions? 

No experience with either off them.. Just curious.

My experience is that kevlar frictions are more prone to slippage, and I have had clutch shudder with carbons in a race application. Stockers are grippier, and have a predictable lockup point.

[Reinhoud]

Just now, wombat258 said:

My experience is that kevlar frictions are more prone to slippage, and I have had clutch shudder with carbons in a race application. Stockers are grippier, and have a predictable lockup point.

Ah, ok. 

 

Thanks!

[Rsk_141]

Got some blue steel plates 

As for friction plates OEM is the recommended way forward 

Can you replace individual steel plates or is it best to replace them all?

Also I can see the theory behind OEM friction, what about Steel will TRW aftermarket plates be ok?

[Screwriverracing]

As long as the plates aren't warped shot blast them and reuse.

Cheers SRR

[Rsk_141]

Will check them on some glass, to see if there straight, but it will probably cost more time and money to get them shot blasted, as buying new ones.

[Gixer1460]

Bluing is usually surface burnt oil - will come off with scotchbrite - they'd have to get actually red hot to lose temper and properly 'blue up'

[Screwriverracing]

Shot blasting them roughens them up a bit and gives more grip, never had a problem with them and never used anything but the original that came with my bike and a lock up, and it's got a Turbo.

Cherrs SRR

[Rsk_141]

Found this in the garage.

[Rsk_141]

And got this to check flatness

[Rsk_141]

Seem to have some sort of clutch fungus after a soak in washing powder 

[Gixer1460]

.......which contains salt! So probably not the best engine detergent!

[Rsk_141]

Everyday is a school day,  and a good point well brought out, but it not rust it a gunge, orange and in some places a blue green sludge.

[Rsk_141]

All is well all cleaned up ready to go.

 

[Rsk_141]

All fitted thanks for the advice went OEM friction and springs,  

G.