i have a 45 carb and a pipe on a stock ds. i don't notice my clutch slipping now. no problems. when should i install stiffer clutch springs??

 

I did mine as soon as I got it home from the dealer. If you do it before your clutch starts to go it will last time.

 

I would'nt worry about clutch springs. I'm on my 4th different DS and none of them have been stock(just bolt ons) and i have never changed my clutch springs and never had any clutch slip and i am a big guy(270lbs).

Sean

 

I would sugguest changing them. My clutches only lasted 2 rides after installing my pipe and jetting.

 

It also depends on how hard you ride and how much you weight. But it is definetly a good thing to do and they are only like $25. Cheap insurance to save your clutch.

 

I just changed mine a couple of weeks ago to the RWR 60%. I was worried about it being to stiff but for me it is not. I actually like the feel of the clutch better now than when it was stock. The stock clutch just felt too mushy and does not give as good a feedback.

 

If you ride hard or ride hard in soft terrain like sand, you will comprimise the clutch. My clutch was toast, so I swapped it and my buddy who had no clutch problems swapped his at the same time and we both added 60% springs. Next time out, we lined up and he slapped the tank because his bike launched so much better. I honestly believe because you don't perceive the clutch to be slipping, doesn't mean it isn't. I actually rode for 6 months trying to figure out why I was loosing power on the steep soft sand when the problem was clutch related, but never showed up in a hole shot or first 2 gears.

If I bought another stock DS, I would install 40-60% stiffer springs day one to eliminate this doubt and to save the cost of burnt plates.

jbt

 

ok..i ordered 40% from rwr. to install, just swap one at a time? will there be any problems with running stiffer springs?

 

Thats odd. WHen I ordered mine from RWR they said they no longer carry the 40%.

When removing the stock springs work your way around loosening each one a few turns at a time keeping even pressure on the plates. Do the opposite when installing the new springs. Make sure you torque to spec. 89 in/lbs, NOT ft/lbs

Here are some other tips.
1) If you don't need to change the oil you can tip the bike up on its side while doing the install to keep from loosing any oil.
2) There are two small bolts hold the footpeg on. Remove the one closest to the front of the bike. My clutch cover would not clear it.
3) There is no need to remove the bolts holding the water pump cover onto the clutch cover or any of the water lines. Keep it all in place and you don't have to worry about any coolant loss. Some say you have to drain the coolant or pinch the lines. Not true.