New clutch

[dave76]

Which clutch would you guys recommend getting the EBC or Barnett? Thinking of changing my clutch for the hell of it.

 

[DeathShadow]

DP or OEM Clutch.

EBC = ****
Barnett = **** (they make good baskets though).

 

[dave76]

Alright cool. OEM then.

 

[yamarider]

I'd go with EBC. I've had mine for about a year and a half and it's still just like it was when it was brand new. I'm almost surprised of that, because I have to use the clutch a lot where I ride because of crawling over rocks and stuff like that.

 

[bickel76]

i second the ebc

 

[DeathShadow]

I work in a motorcycle shop and have used them all - OEM, DP, & Hinson make the best. Any cheap plate will work but you will be replacing it sooner then the others (a year isnt a long time). Also many cheapo's (Barnett in particular for some reason) eat away at your clutch basket...

You get what you pay for in computers and performance parts!

 

[DeathShadow]

I'd go with EBC. I've had mine for about a year and a half and it's still just like it was when it was brand new. I'm almost surprised of that, because I have to use the clutch a lot where I ride because of crawling over rocks and stuff like that.

How do you know its still just like new? Have you pulled out the plates and examined them with a caliper to check the tolerances/wear?

Not being a dick just wondering where some of us are getting our facts from here on the forum...

 

[yamarider]

I mean it works like new. It's impossible to make it slip, it never fades, and it doesn't drag like a clutch with wear would. I'm not saying that it didn't develop normal wear in that year and a half, but it still operates perfect which is good enough for me, considering that I use the clutch hard (i've towed 600 lb 4x4s back to the trailer before, and regularly use it for towing 300 lb loads of firewood through the woods). It's one of the lowest cost clutch kits on the market, and for what it costs I don't think anybody would be disappointed in it.

 

[klutchbuster350]

I say hinson if you can, I rode at 440 z with a hisnon clutch/basket, little harder to pull the clutch in but the owner said the clutch has lasted a long time with alot of abuse.

 

[yamarider]

No offense Death, but it really seems like you feel obligated to argue anybody's opinion that doesn't perfectly match your own. Some of the arguments you come up with makes me think you may set your standards a little high compared to most of us. I, for one, am not out to spend the most money possible to get the biggest baddest **** on the market. I'd rather spend 1/3 of the money and get a product that works good enough for me.

 

[dave76]

I read that the OEM clutches were strong in Dirt Wheels, but just didn't think they were stronger then aftermarket.

 

[klutchbuster350]

I read that the OEM clutches were strong in Dirt Wheels, but just didn't think they were stronger then aftermarket.

I doubt they are stronger then aftermarket, Thats why they are called aftermarket performance parts. Maybe some dont work as well or last as long but I'm sure will work better then stock, The only hop up part I felt demean the power was the fmf mega max 2 pipe on my dads warrior, My stock bike felt alot punchier then his higjly modified warrior with the mega max, we switched it with a w/b from a friend of ours and that pipe really opened it up.
But I do agree with what death said, you get what you pay for.
unless you get lucky

 

[DeathShadow]

I dont like to pick fights but I do work in a motorcycle shop and experiance this **** first hand. I am a firm believer in spending money ONCE and making my dollar work for me. Purchasing a more expensive clutch that will last double the life of a cheaper one and one that wont destroy my clutch basket is an example of that.

 

[boxhead]

The OEM clutch is surprisingly strong for us, what other quad out there to this day handles heavy near 100cc stroker kits with no slipping? If you really do experience slippage just put some stiffer springs in there, remember that the warrior motor was also a utility quad motor!!!

 

[warriorspeed350]

idk guys the ebc looks like the bang for the buck its cheap and according to everyone that has one they work great...thats what im going with....id rather pay 100 for 1.5-2 years than 300 on a dp for 2.5 years IMO

 

[DeathShadow]

idk guys the ebc looks like the bang for the buck its cheap and according to everyone that has one they work great...thats what im going with....id rather pay 100 for 1.5-2 years than 300 on a dp for 2.5 years IMO

A DP is 160 and comes with steels, friction plates, and springs... and will out last and perform EBC. For 60$ more and double the life? Yea... id go with DP.

 

[yamarider]

when i got my ebc it was $55. So the DP is still 3 times as much as the ebc.

 

[DeathShadow]

when i got my ebc it was $55. So the DP is still 3 times as much as the ebc.

Did your EBC kit come with springs, steels, and Frictions?

 

[yamarider]

yep - heavy duty springs even

 

[troys3175]

You guys need to remember that you are talking about Warriors, they are about the lowest powered sport quads made today. Get the cheapest clutch you can find, and if you know how to ride it will last you plenty long. IMO when buying parts for the YFM 350's you should spend as little money as possible because you are gonna out grow them and want something bigger. When you do you are gonna be pissed at how little of your money you get back out of it.