slipper clutches...

[tzracer]

The slipper clutch is probably the best way to make a poor rider better.

Interesting how these became very popular in professional racing when a bunch of 2 stroke racers suddenly found themselves 4 stroke racers.

As a long time 2 stroke racer I find it difficult to enter a turn while having to do all that fiddling with the throttle while downshifting. On 2 stokes I don't blip, I just let the clutch out after each downshift.

[x2468]

With a properly adjusted slipper and proper engine tune you can have it where it's idiot proof as far as no wheel lockup. With some of the kit boxes you can even adjust engine braking in every gear with acuation of the secondary throttle flaps.The slipper clutch is probably the best way to make a poor rider better.

Would it be better for a new rider to learn with out a slipper clutch in order to learn it the hard way. like tuff love.

[Jeff]

Would it be better for a new rider to learn with out a slipper clutch in order to learn it the hard way. like tuff love.

My opinion: There are better things for a new rider to spend his/her money on (tires, warmers, suspension, instruction).

My opinion: A slipper clutch can be a huge crutch for a new rider because it can prevent him/her from understanding some of the dynamics fundamental to the operation of a motorcycle.

My opinion:  A slipper clutch can HELP a rider who has already spent his/her money on suspension, instruction, tires/warmers/etc AND who understands the dynamics of downshifting quickly, clutch operation, etc, BY reducing the amount of things he/she has to think about while going into a corner and allowing them more concentration on the aspect of cornering itself.

All of this of course is just my opinion...

[Super Dave]

Would it be better for a new rider to learn with out a slipper clutch in order to learn it the hard way. like tuff love.

Tuff love...

Everyone should start by racing an RD400 or a CB400F.

And I think most sportbikes will have slipper clutches standard over the next few years.

[fourandsix]

Actually it isn't a crutch having a slipper clutch. In the next couple of years everything will have one anyway. It is better to learn from the begining to ride with one.

[BRG]

This is one of thoughs everyone knows better threads, right? ;D

[LMsports]

If you don't want to spend 1000 dollars on a slipper clutch call or email me. We have a couple of options.

[Super Dave]

This is one of thoughs everyone knows better threads, right? ;D

We already know you don't have any opinions...

 ;D

[Team-G]

So they only slip one way?  Grid starts won't slip the clutch?

[LMsports]

Correct, they only slip during hard engine braking.

[J Farrell / Speed Tech Motorsp]

Man this sucks I just wrote a page over an hour long about slipper clutches to have the system boot it because it way too long. D*MN!!!  >:(  Then to top it all off it erased my whole book I wrote. Can't get it back. I has disappeared in thin air.
I'm just going to write a monthly article on it on my site once I get that up again.
Ohh man I'm still ticked.
Over an hour........ :'(
I've got to go home sometime tonight to my girl. :-*
Later guys I'll be back!!
Jason Farrell

[BRG]

I have many opinions but every time I share one it just makes some people want to fight ;D

Opinion, not on slipper clutches. I have never used one, or had to use one. It would be interesting to know how many people on here giving there all know opinions have used a slipper clutch in a racing application (real race)? And used it the way it was ment to be used? ;)

We already know you don't have any opinions...

 ;D