slipper clutch

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zxrjohn14
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by zxrjohn14 »

i have done the little caliper bolted onto the swing arm trick. i don't know how to post pics on here or i'd send a pic!
it does work well, but i've very rarely used it in anger if i was honest.
THE FLUTE
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Re: slipper clutch

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Did my raer caliper as soon as I got the bike Mine is off a Ducati 748 Works a Treat.

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tk400
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by tk400 »

That's a really neat set up. Did it change the behaviour of the rear brake, due to the squat bar being removed.
Also as that brace is in compression not tension, I would do that bolt up pretty dam tight! I would probably have underslung the brace so as it was in tension. This would give a lot less flex in the system. Anyway not to rag on your setup...I think its pretty cool....Lo0ve the brembo too!!!!


cheers
THE FLUTE
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Re: slipper clutch

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Not sure about changing the squat as I never rode the bike before the conversion. Don,t really have to do the bolt up that tight as when you tighten the rear wheel spindle up it clamps the brake support plate as well And with the rotaion of the rear wheel it,s only ever going to push the caliper forward. I have also drilled the slider plate on the outside and tapped the caliper hanging bracket so it alll stays captive making rear wheel changes easier. I copied the set up off my R6 so should be ok :smt001
AgentOrange
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Re: slipper clutch

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Damn.. it's pics like that, that make me wish I had a bit more talent with the welder and lathe... looks good mate!
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simmo
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by simmo »

THE FLUTE wrote:Did my raer caliper as soon as I got the bike Mine is off a Ducati 748 Works a Treat.


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i seen it in the flesh, and it looks even better in the flesh :smt002
THE FLUTE
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by THE FLUTE »

simmo wrote: i seen it in the flesh, and it looks even better in the flesh :smt002
Cheers for that mate Started to do this as well but have had a change of plan

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AgentOrange
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by AgentOrange »

ZX6R front end?? Nice work.. why have you changed your mind mate? It looks the Bo**ox!... did you have to do much to get it to fit?.. if you're not going to be using it do you want to sell it?
THE FLUTE
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by THE FLUTE »

AgentOrange wrote:ZX6R front end?? Nice work.. why have you changed your mind mate? It looks the Bo**ox!... did you have to do much to get it to fit?.. if you're not going to be using it do you want to sell it?
They were ZX636 forks and they fit straight in the yolks no problem If you ran a ZX636 front wheel it would be really easy But i have a set of dymags and the calipers are about 10mm wider apart so it means running spacers behing the disc's(more weight) or haveing some disc,s made. A set of RGV discs had the perfect ofset but wrong hole centre's So it means buying 4 discs and re drilling them And i really can't justify the expense. :smt015
AgentOrange
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by AgentOrange »

I see.. which bits have you still got? I'm exceted to hear that 636 forks are a straight forward fit.. will you be selling the forks if you're not going to be using them? and which other bits have you got?
THE FLUTE
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by THE FLUTE »

AgentOrange wrote:I see.. which bits have you still got? I'm exceted to hear that 636 forks are a straight forward fit.. will you be selling the forks if you're not going to be using them? and which other bits have you got?
Sorry already sold the forks and bits so I can pay to have my Sp forks service and resprung winks
AgentOrange
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by AgentOrange »

OK mate, well thanks for putting the pics up and the info.. I've been toying with the idea of ZX6 forks and front end for a while but didn't know how easy it would be... Having built many a 'Special' in my time I can't resist seeing what better bits might fit.. trouble is you can spend an awful lot of money finding out that bits don't fit! (been there done that)... :smt009 .. good luck with your rebuild.
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Re: slipper clutch

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AFM327
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by AFM327 »

I'm going to be pulling my clutch to check the thickness of the stack. Right now the bike will roll into the corners like a two stroke, but it started slipping and it's a pretty new clutch. Just may need some fine tuning. :)
AFM327
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Re: slipper clutch

Post by AFM327 »

Anyone have the standard stack thickness number? I'm replacing my clutch, found some variation in both the steels and the frictions.
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