I have a 2007 1098S. I replaced the stock clutch with a Ducabike 6-spring Special Edition adjustable slipper clutch. Along with the kevlar Ducabike clutch pack.
I have never ridden a bike with a slipper, so I have some thoughts now that I took it down the street and would love some help.
1. After the first friction plate I had to install the 2mm convex plate. I put this plate on my glass table and on both sides I cannot tell for the life of me any difference in sides. The 1.5mm plate, absolutely. So I installed as usual. Any concerns with this?
2. It came with RED, BLUE and YELLOW springs. I put the race red springs as my bike is a track bike. But it is my first slipper so I have no idea what the difference would be with the blue or yellow springs. Anyone know?
3. I rode it down the street got up to 4th, then slammed down to 3rd and tried 4th to 2nd. It was so different! It felt like about 1.0 to 1.25 seconds it would not jump, but just sort of hum there and smoothly be in the gear I selected. I guess this is the idea right? I used to go from 4th to 2nd at the track and not sync my RPM's perfectly and get huge wheel hop. Scared me many times. I think this is gonna help
4. Life span. I have to imagine that a slipper wears quicker than a regular clutch, right? When it slips, it must be wearing more?
5. The pull on my clutch lever is totally different. I guess this comes with any clutch right? new plates, thickness is different, etc. So where it was before, if I pulled in, I couldnt even switch gears. I had to adjust so the ASV lever was out much further. Then when I pull it in, the clutch doesnt disengage until right before max. I dont think I prefer it this drastic. I have a STM slave clylinder. Not sure of the size, 28 29 30mm? No idea the previous owner had it on the bike. I know how it is though and I would get used to it. For now it's just *different*.
I have never ridden a bike with a slipper, so I have some thoughts now that I took it down the street and would love some help.
1. After the first friction plate I had to install the 2mm convex plate. I put this plate on my glass table and on both sides I cannot tell for the life of me any difference in sides. The 1.5mm plate, absolutely. So I installed as usual. Any concerns with this?
2. It came with RED, BLUE and YELLOW springs. I put the race red springs as my bike is a track bike. But it is my first slipper so I have no idea what the difference would be with the blue or yellow springs. Anyone know?
3. I rode it down the street got up to 4th, then slammed down to 3rd and tried 4th to 2nd. It was so different! It felt like about 1.0 to 1.25 seconds it would not jump, but just sort of hum there and smoothly be in the gear I selected. I guess this is the idea right? I used to go from 4th to 2nd at the track and not sync my RPM's perfectly and get huge wheel hop. Scared me many times. I think this is gonna help
4. Life span. I have to imagine that a slipper wears quicker than a regular clutch, right? When it slips, it must be wearing more?
5. The pull on my clutch lever is totally different. I guess this comes with any clutch right? new plates, thickness is different, etc. So where it was before, if I pulled in, I couldnt even switch gears. I had to adjust so the ASV lever was out much further. Then when I pull it in, the clutch doesnt disengage until right before max. I dont think I prefer it this drastic. I have a STM slave clylinder. Not sure of the size, 28 29 30mm? No idea the previous owner had it on the bike. I know how it is though and I would get used to it. For now it's just *different*.