Motorcycle Clutches
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- Wiseco®Clutch PlatesClutch Plates by Wiseco®. Wiseco drive plates hold up to extreme riding conditions and are machined to exceed OEM tolerances. Steel drive plates offer the same feel as the OEM, and alloy plates offer better grip for quicker lock-up in...Expertly crafted utilizing advanced technologiesDesigned to provide exceptional quality and durability$23.00 - $175.75
- Wiseco®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Wiseco®. Wiseco leads the clutch aftermarket with high performance FORGED clutch. OEM clutch components are made from inexpensive die-castings that quickly wear out and become easily notched. Wiseco offers the...Expertly crafted utilizing advanced technologiesDesigned to provide exceptional quality and durability$156.00 - $181.31
- Wiseco®Clutch Spring KitClutch Spring Kit by Wiseco®. Wiseco leads the clutch aftermarket with high performance FORGED clutch. OEM clutch components are made from inexpensive die-castings that quickly wear out and become easily notched. Wiseco offers the only...Expertly crafted utilizing advanced technologiesDesigned to provide exceptional quality and durability$29.73 - $33.85
- AIM®Derby Cover GasketDerby Cover Gasket by AIM®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...When used with a stock diaphragm spring it will hold up to 135 ft. lbs.Manufactured from the finest materials to deliver lasting durability$13.15
- AIM®Derby Cover SpacerDerby Cover Spacer by AIM®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...When used with a stock diaphragm spring it will hold up to 135 ft. lbs.Manufactured from the finest materials to deliver lasting durability$78.97
- All Balls®Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild KitClutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by All Balls®. Contains all the necessary components to completely rebuild the clutch master cylinder.All Balls offers the Industry's most comprehensive line of bearing and seal kits, drive line and...Performance wheel bearing solutions for your bikeUsed by pro racing pilots and amateur bikers around the world$19.58 - $47.67
- All Balls®Clutch Slave Cylinder KitClutch Slave Cylinder Kit by All Balls®. When it comes to quality, All Balls® knows no compromises.All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions.The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the...Used by pro racing pilots and amateur bikers around the worldBlend of astounding operation and unmatched reliability$17.54 - $59.66
- Alto®Carbonite™ Hi-Performance PowerPak Clutch KitCarbonite™ Hi-Performance PowerPak Clutch Kit by Alto®. Carbonite® based friction material: offers superior coefficient of friction, provides higher temperature capacity, decreases wear while increasing durability. High-performance,...Available manufacturer’s lifetime warrantyMade in USA$230.71 - $245.50
- Alto®Clutch PlateClutch Plate by Alto®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityDurable construction to serve you for years$4.82 - $94.84
- Alto®Clutch Plate KitClutch Plate Kit by Alto®. This is Alto's oldest and most reliable grade. It is the most popular as well. It offers the best combination of performance and price. For most applications it is ideal as it offers high heat resistance and...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityDurable construction to serve you for years$147.01 - $178.95
- Alto®Diaphragm Clutch SpringDiaphragm Clutch Spring by Alto®. 1 Piece. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Built to match your exact requirementsHigh quality you can rely on$17.87 - $25.53
- Alto®Friction ClutchFriction Clutch by Alto®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityDurable construction to serve you for years$10.73 - $12.63
- Alto®Friction DiscFriction Disc by Alto®. Manufactured using a special lining with unique high frictional properties and heat resistance. This is Alto oldest and most reliable grade. It is the most popular as well. It offers the best combination of...O.E.M. replacementMade in USA$9.57 - $230.56
- Andrews Products®Transmission Mainshaft Clutch GearTransmission Mainshaft Clutch Gear by Andrews Products®. A must for all transmission rebuilds. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high...Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$262.46
- Andrews Products®Transmission Shift ClutchTransmission Shift Clutch by Andrews Products®. Clutch Gear: First and Second. Replacement clutches are specially heat-treated and shot peened for super durability. Three-four clutches are face milled and have longer lead in ramps for...Precise engineering provides great longevityPeak accuracy and effectiveness$50.27
- BBR Motorsports®Heavy-Duty Clutch SpringHeavy-Duty Clutch Spring by BBR Motorsports®. Custom wound from chrome-silicon wire and is preset for long life. Higher spring seat pressure to resist clutch slippage. Heavy duty springs help prevent clutch slippage in high-performance...Custom wound from chrome-silicon wirePreset for long life$41.95 - $47.67
- Barnett Clutches®Clutch Friction PlatesClutch Friction Plates by Barnett Clutches®. Barnett's new "segmented" friction material design increases oil flow through the clutch and provides a smoother, more consistent performance and extended clutch life. Kits feature race...Expertly developed to serve the motorcycleCrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$11.23 - $179.69
- Barnett Clutches®Clutch Plate KitClutch Plate Kit by Barnett Clutches®. Plate Segmented friction plates and tempered steel drive plates specifically designed for Ducati motorcycles. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards...Expertly developed to serve the motorcycleCrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$154.73 - $256.08
- Barnett Clutches®Clutch Spring KitClutch Spring Kit by Barnett Clutches®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly developed to serve the motorcycleCrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$15.29 - $48.43
- Barnett Clutches®Coil Spring Conversion KitCoil Spring Conversion Kit by Barnett Clutches®. Converts stock diaphragm spring to six coil springs. Provides a more progressive, controllable engagement. Billet pressure plate and springs included- replaces stock pressure plate/spring.Crafted from high-grade materials using current technologiesNumerous quality checks through the manufacturing process$152.60 - $183.11
- Barnett Clutches®Diaphragm Clutch SpringDiaphragm Clutch Spring by Barnett Clutches®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Standard and heavy-duty availableMade in USA$16.85 - $35.10
- Barnett Clutches®Dirt Digger Clutch KitDirt Digger Clutch Kit by Barnett Clutches®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly developed to serve the motorcycleCrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$77.43 - $229.27
- Barnett Clutches®Dirt Digger Clutch Spring KitDirt Digger Clutch Spring Kit by Barnett Clutches®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly developed to serve the motorcycleCrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$26.27
- Barnett Clutches®Extra Plate Clutch KitExtra Plate Clutch Kit by Barnett Clutches®. Barnett's new "segmented" friction material design increases oil flow through the clutch and provides a smoother, more consistent performance and extended clutch life. Kits feature...Made in USAExpertly developed to serve the motorcycle$201.00 - $239.89
- Barnett Clutches®Scorpion ClutchScorpion Clutch by Barnett Clutches®. Greatly increases clutch capacity. Provides smoother shifting and multiple spring pressure options. Ideal for stock to highly modified applications. Includes steel hub, billet pressure plate, clutch...Kit includes extra springs for tuning the clutchEasy tunability without removal of primary cover$592.59
- Barnett Clutches®Scorpion Clutch Lock PlatesScorpion Clutch Lock Plates by Barnett Clutches®. Barnett Scorpion Clutch Lock Plates are the perfect replacements for Scorpion Clutches. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer...Made in USACrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$26.07
- Barnett Clutches®Scorpion Clutch Plate KitScorpion Clutch Plate Kit by Barnett Clutches®. Dry. Barnett Scorpion Clutch Replacement Clutch Kits have billet steel and aluminum clutch. Smooth, positive engagement and release for finding neutral and positive shifting. Steel spacers...Kit includes extra springs for tuning the clutchEasy tunability without removal of primary cover$173.31 - $229.27
- Barnett Clutches®Steel Clutch Drive PlateSteel Clutch Drive Plate by Barnett Clutches®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Made in USACrafted from high-grade materials using current technologies$7.17 - $13.15
- Belt Drives®Aramid Fibers Clutch KitAramid Fibers Clutch Kit by Belt Drives®. Clutch plates are made of either 6061-T6 or high-tempered steel with Belt Drives Ltd. race-proven made with Kevlar® material. Each plate design was tested so that the maximum performance is...Made in USACutting-edge technology to provide leading performance$135.00 - $154.50
- Belt Drives®Replacement Aramid Fibers Clutch PlateUniversal Replacement Aramid Fibers Clutch Plate by Belt Drives®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Cutting-edge technology to provide leading performancePremium quality materials for unmatched reliability$17.00 - $19.00
Some riders prefer to take their bikes to highly-skilled and experienced mechanics for service and repairs, but if you like to maintain and fix your machine with your own hands, you have to know how its main systems work. A motorcycle clutch is a mechanical assembly designed to function as a coupling between the engine and driveline. The system allows the rider to engage and disengage this link by pushing a clutch lever normally positioned over a left handlebar grip, which ensures easier starts and smooth shifting between gears. The clutch is positioned in between the engine’s crankshaft and transmission input shaft.
When the clutch lever is pulled, the crankshaft continues to spin while the transmission stops transferring rotational power to the rear wheel. When you let out the lever slowly, the inner components of the clutch assembly gradually force both shafts to spin together. The main clutch assembly consists of an outer basket connected to the engine's crankshaft via a gear train, inner basket or inner hub with splines for the connection with the transmission input shaft, clutch pack, and pressure plate. The clutch pack consists of alternating ring-shaped steel and friction plates stacked together. The pressure plate is fastened with clutch bolts over coil springs.
Friction plates are connected to the outer basket via splines, the same as plain steel plates are coupled with the inner hub. It means that when the whole clutch pack is pressed together by the pressure plate, friction forces both types of plates to rotate together. When you push the lever, you disengage the clutch via hydraulic system or cable by causing coil springs on the pressure plate to compress allowing friction plates and plain steel discs to rotate independently, which means that the crankshaft and transmission are disconnected too. As a result, the engine shaft can continue to rotate when the bike is stationary.
Also, you can switch gears smoothly by intentionally letting plates to slip thus ensuring gradual progression between engaged and disengaged states. This slipping action between friction and plain plates means that they wear over time, and sooner or later, your clutch may fail to engage fully even though the lever is all the way out. Sure, you can modify your clutch by installing stiffer clutch springs so that the pressure plate can press the sandwiched clutch pack together with greater force, but it means that you will have to press harder on the clutch lever to disengage it. If your clutch is slipping when it shouldn’t, it is time to replace your clutch pack.
To prolong the service life and efficiency of your clutch, you can choose a performance clutch kit featuring improved friction plate compound. The majority of modern bikes use wet motorcycle clutches, which means that during its operation, the clutch pack is cooled by engine oil. Thanks to this oil bath, the pack can take serious abuse. When changing your engine oil, make sure that it is labeled “MA” or “MA2”, which means that the oil is formulated to work with motorcycle’s wet clutch. On the digital shelves of our store, you can find everything that you may need to service or modify the clutch of your motorcycle.
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