KZ Slipper Clutch.

Captaingamez wrote:

looks like this week im going to have to take some measurments. and a trip to the junk yard.

It might be a good time for a "field trip" or a "treasure hunt". This is how good inventions come to be. Good luck, I hope you find something useable.

don't know if there is anything here to help you or not but these folks seem to build slipper clutch's for several bikes.no kz's tho.
www.sigmaperformance.com/slipperclutchrange.html
hth



leon holmes

I get the idea but have never expierenced the need for a SLIPPER CLUTCH ?
Atleast not on the street. A lok up on the track and sliders, but a SLIPPER ? What have I been missing?
Wouldn't the correct way to solve this problem [rear tire loosing traction] be to get the correct compound rubber/tire or maybe look into the suspension? I am just not compreheneding I guess? I would say be serious about what type of riding you do, weather is a definite consideration, and buy the correct tire.
Seems simple to me ?
But I am always learning also.
I just don't see the need.
Just my thoughts, no offense meant.

edspring1 wrote:

I get the idea but have never expierenced the need for a SLIPPER CLUTCH ?
Atleast not on the street. A lok up on the track and sliders, but a SLIPPER ? What have I been missing?
Wouldn't the correct way to solve this problem [rear tire loosing traction] be to get the correct compound rubber/tire or maybe look into the suspension? I am just not compreheneding I guess? I would say be serious about what type of riding you do, weather is a definite consideration, and buy the correct tire.
Seems simple to me ?
But I am always learning also.
I just don't see the need.
Just my thoughts, no offense meant.

I know what you mean and I'm not sure either, BUT - these are very common on road race motorcycles and now factory bikes too, so it's probably safe to assume that the obvious stuff has been taken care of. I think the main idea is to be able to slow down really fast before a turn without locking up the wheel. All of the things you mentioned would help this but a slipper clutch helps even more. You can still use the engine as a brake very aggressively but won't lock your rear wheel. At least I think that's the idea...:S

I understand why he would want a slipper clutch.
When riding my KZ, I have dumped a couple of gears coming into a corner and had the back end side step on me. I could have prevent this by slowing down earlier, but to make time it was the only way. Good luck with your search.
If you install a slipper clutch, I hope you don't have to bump start the bike!:laugh: