Clutch's Where and what?

[seadoo650]

Ok I'm used to running 4-strokes and don't know too much on the 2-stroke side. I need a clutch for my recently acquired 85 250r. I don't know what is a good brand (ebc, vesrah, etc) and I'm not sure who to get it through for the best price. I'm looking into getting the whole kit (plates and springs) if needed but I'm not sure if I need it all.

What do you guys recommend? Do I need the whole kit or just the plates? The previous owner said he burnt the clutch out trying to pull somebody out of the mud. :crazy: Afterr that he parked it for a year and a half.

Right now I can start it and put it in gear and it barely pulls.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. And thanks for the help in advance.

BTW Brandon (3leggedog) or Derrick if you read this I will probably need some assistance in changing this. I'll provide some grub and adult pop. :beer

[350Xhilaration]

If it's smoked that badly, I'd say both fiber and steels and go with honda springs unless its had a bunch of mods. Aftermarket springs are way too stiff IMO. If you don't have a gang of power, there's no need for the stiffer springs. New stock Honda ones will do fine. I asked the same questions before I put the clutch in my X before TF and got tons of different opinions. I got my Vesrah fibers through Speedbump and the Honda Springs and gasket locally.

[seadoo650]

Thanks The only mod I know of is being bored .30 over. Forgot I'll need a gasket too.

[TimSr]

I have never found an aftermarket that works as well as OEM Honda, or lasts nearly as long. Id get everything through servicehonda.com. Id replace steels, fibers, and springs.

Barnett heavy duty clutches will last longer, but are way overkill for most people including myself. Id only go that route if you find you are going through a lot of clutches, which I doubt.

I dont know how much you ride, 350xhileration, but I think youre going to find that Vesrah fibers have about the shortest lifespan of anything out there, just like their brake pads.

[bigredhead]

I've heard alot about Barnett clutches.... how does the price compare to stock ?

[OldSchoolin86]

I have never found an aftermarket that works as well as OEM Honda, or lasts nearly as long. Id get everything through servicehonda.com. Id replace steels, fibers, and springs.

Barnett heavy duty clutches will last longer, but are way overkill for most people including myself. Id only go that route if you find you are going through a lot of clutches, which I doubt.

I dont know how much you ride, 350xhileration, but I think youre going to find that Vesrah fibers have about the shortest lifespan of anything out there, just like their brake pads.
Agreed, stock plates are better then Vesrah (Tusk is now the worst pads IMO). I've had good experiences with Barnett so I lean towards them.

An OEM gasket is the way to go too.

[3leggeddog]

yeah either barnett,or oem.i always buy heavy springs so i know it's not slippin.i got a whole kit sittin at the house,barnett dirt digger.bring that scooter down here and i'll pop it in!!!!!!!

[350Xhilaration]

I don't ride much, but after the beating I put on the new clutch dragging at TF, it's probably half worn already. :Bounce

I'll see how it holds up.

The banshee has been getting more seat time than the X lately anyway.

I'd agree with you guys that genuine Honda parts are going to be the best. Just a lil pricey. I kinda wish I would have gone all OEM but money was tight at the end of May/beginning of June.

[seadoo650]

yeah either barnett,or oem.i always buy heavy springs so i know it's not slippin.i got a whole kit sittin at the house,barnett dirt digger.bring that scooter down here and i'll pop it in!!!!!!!

Are ya busy Saturday??? I'm off this weekend :w00t: and would love to get this beast going so I can ride it.

[Mr. Sandman]

Yep, OEM all the way on clutch plates and if your basket is worn and can't be saved go with a Hinson billet unit.