Clutch Replacement.. Cost and Brand

r1bran · 06-27-2010, 03:47 PM

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So I need to buy a clutch kit. Tried adjusting up top and the bottom. Tried changing oil and she still just spins up over 8k.
I was wondering about what the best deal is on a clutch. I have only seen people talk about Barnett, EBC and Stock. Im a fan of stock unless there is something to be gained by another brand. Im looking to get the best deal possible. I have found a stock kit on ebay from a dealer in toledo for like 130 plus 15 shipping.

Where can I find the best deal guys? Whats the best kit to go with?

Thanks in advance guys!

BLIZANTHIMUM · 06-27-2010, 03:59 PM

sounds like you already found the best deal.

Liteone · 06-27-2010, 04:30 PM

Unless your needing a clutch for racing or a specific purpose, I think stock is as good as any.
normally I have found that aftermarket brand can run cheaper and last just as long as a stock clutch set.

r1bran · 06-27-2010, 04:37 PM

Im going with the stock kit. I dont think im gonna find a better deal so im just gonna buy it. Thanks guys.

R1DON · 06-27-2010, 11:08 PM

oem is usually the best way to go. i know r1's dont do well with other clutches (i went through alot) one thing you need to do is get rid of the diaphragm spring if your bike has it and replace it with a barnett conversion kit (gives you an actual pressure plate with 6 springs instead of just one domed piece of crap disk to keep pressure on the clutch). it will save you alot of headaches in the future

r1bran · 06-27-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by R1DON

oem is usually the best way to go. i know r1's dont do well with other clutches (i went through alot) one thing you need to do is get rid of the diaphragm spring if your bike has it and replace it with a barnett conversion kit (gives you an actual pressure plate with 6 springs instead of just one domed piece of crap disk to keep pressure on the clutch). it will save you alot of headaches in the future

It has a slipper clutch. I think your zx does too but the old R1 you had was a different clutch than whats in my bike. I have never read anything on R1forums about the stock clutch needing anything more than occasional replacement. At least the 07-08 models. The pic of the replacement kit show 6 springs.

leebrittease · 06-29-2010, 09:17 AM

does that price include the friction plates, steels, and springs? if its been slipping that bad it probably will need all of that replaced. and dont forget a clutch cover gasket. let us know if we can help you out in any way. cheers, lee

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-29-2010, 09:45 AM

Yoyo Dyne

But yeah... for that price & for your usage, OEM is the way to go.

r1bran · 06-29-2010, 02:34 PM

Bought the Yamaha OEM from a So Cal stealership. May have it by the end of the week. Im gonna keep riding till it shows up. Cant make it worse. LOL.. Ended up being around $180.00 though with shipping and all..

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 06-29-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r1bran

Bought the Yamaha OEM from a So Cal stealership. May have it by the end of the week. Im gonna keep riding till it shows up. Cant make it worse. LOL.. Ended up being around $180.00 though with shipping and all..

PFFFF! You only saved like $700 by not getting a yoyo dyne. /end sarcasm

06-27-2010, 03:47 PM	#1
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	Clutch Replacement.. Cost and Brand I had 0 replies on r1forum. So I need to buy a clutch kit. Tried adjusting up top and the bottom. Tried changing oil and she still just spins up over 8k. I was wondering about what the best deal is on a clutch. I have only seen people talk about Barnett, EBC and Stock. Im a fan of stock unless there is something to be gained by another brand. Im looking to get the best deal possible. I have found a stock kit on ebay from a dealer in toledo for like 130 plus 15 shipping. Where can I find the best deal guys? Whats the best kit to go with? Thanks in advance guys!

06-29-2010, 02:34 PM	#9
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	Bought the Yamaha OEM from a So Cal stealership. May have it by the end of the week. Im gonna keep riding till it shows up. Cant make it worse. LOL.. Ended up being around $180.00 though with shipping and all.. Last edited by r1bran; 06-29-2010 at 02:38 PM.

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06-27-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,354 I Ride: YURMOM	sounds like you already found the best deal.

06-27-2010, 04:30 PM	#3
Liteone Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: N-Town Posts: 1,901 I Ride: CBR 954RR and what ever else I want	Unless your needing a clutch for racing or a specific purpose, I think stock is as good as any. normally I have found that aftermarket brand can run cheaper and last just as long as a stock clutch set.

06-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#4
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	Im going with the stock kit. I dont think im gonna find a better deal so im just gonna buy it. Thanks guys.

06-27-2010, 11:08 PM	#5
R1DON Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: Nampa Posts: 1,957 I Ride: 08 zx10	oem is usually the best way to go. i know r1's dont do well with other clutches (i went through alot) one thing you need to do is get rid of the diaphragm spring if your bike has it and replace it with a barnett conversion kit (gives you an actual pressure plate with 6 springs instead of just one domed piece of crap disk to keep pressure on the clutch). it will save you alot of headaches in the future

06-29-2010, 09:17 AM	#7
leebrittease Junior Member Joined: May 2010 From: boise,ID Posts: 21 I Ride: '05' CBR 600 RR	does that price include the friction plates, steels, and springs? if its been slipping that bad it probably will need all of that replaced. and dont forget a clutch cover gasket. let us know if we can help you out in any way. cheers, lee

06-29-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,023 I Ride: R6	Yoyo Dyne But yeah... for that price & for your usage, OEM is the way to go.