I'm currently upgrading my clutch ( my side case is actually off as I write ). I'm thinking of investing in a HINSON Basket but have no ideas for the PLATE KITS themselves. Does anyone out there have a preference based on ACTUAL EXPERIENCES? What do you think: Barnett, EBC, or maybe PRO-X? An INQUIRING MIND wants to KNOW!

 

The Hinson basket is THE way to go with higher output motors. It's only a matter of time before a stock basket will blow-out. Yes, that is the voice of experience....it's also about 18 grams lighter. Less rotating mass can be beneficial.

As far a steel drive plates, they're all about the same. No gripes there.

Alot of people that I ride with, myself included, run either EBC or Barnett clutches. Ask me to tell you the difference, I can't. I can't say that there has ever been any differences in the way they operate nor thier longevity. In both hi-output 250R's(big bore included) and Banshee's.

[This message has been edited by Backcountry (edited 01-13-2000).]

 

I agree with Backcountry The Hinson is the best. I have had great Luck with the Barnett dirt digger(actually designed for the higher output big bores) the only drawback being the clutch pull was harder(slightly) and the clutches creep. But the are super tough (3+ years on a TT high rev race motor).

 

I've actually read on the WEB that the Barnett Friction Disks tend to be warped FROM the manufacturer--maybe this is why they creep. For this reason, I was thinking EBC or PRO-X. I have E-MAILED CT RACING with this very question, even though I still like knowing what my fellow brothers in the ATV world have to say. Thanks for your imput!!!

 

Most of the top AMA GNC National Rider won't even touch aftermarket clutch plates. Especially if your putting it on a big bore.

Sometimes you must go with stock. I race with an Niks ProX/LRD 330 big bore and the only clutch plates I will use is stock or ProX. The ProX is the same as stock just bought by LA Sleeve from th OEM and repackaged.

The Hinson basket is also a must. If you have some serious HP then you can get a custom clutch basket which allows you to run 1 more fiber plate. Call Arlan at LRD at (503) 661-6700 he'll hook you up. Tell him John "Waymod" sent you.

 

Actually you can run an extra metal plate in the regular Hinson basket. This allows for even more pressure onto the plates. I like to use the Barnett springs with stock fibers and put an extra metal on the outermost metal. This way there will only be one fiber getting pushed further out on the fingers of the basket. Sure the clutch is hard to pull, but to me, that add to the confidence factor - that my clutches won't up and blow while I am WFO.
Once clutches start slipping, they glaze up and the rest is history. And make sure you scratch those metals on flat concrete before installation.
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