Aftermarket clutch plates?

[yzguy15]

So is there any difference in a set of aftermarket clutch plates as opposed to some factory replacements? I have a set of EBC's in there right now and they seem to suck. They haven't held up well at all, it hasn't been a year since I put them in there, only like 5 or 6 (not even one mud run) races on them. The original stockers lasted at least 2 years with several more races and at least 2 mud runs before they were shot. Is there any reason to believe that a set of Barnett's would be any better than factory?

 

[marcusgunby]

Ive heard of many reports of replacement clutch plates have quality issues.

 

[Nevada Sixx]

are you using fiber or steele plates? i may need some soon myself..

 

[johnf3]

I never have had much luck with aftermarket plates. OEM is the way to go here.

 

[MXP1MP]

I also suggest OEM plates and springs they work the best its all I'll use anymore.

 

[Moto Squid]

I don't like OEM due to them having aluminum plates. Right now I've got the racing EBC's and they seem to be holding up fine (the stockers lasted 6 months) I've also had Barnetts but sold that bike before I could find out about long term durability. When it's time for new ones, sometime next year, I'll be trying the Moose brand.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Originally posted by marcusgunby
Ive heard of many reports of replacement clutch plates have quality issues.

I'll second that.
Stack height problems and poor edge finishing has convinced me to stick with OEM whenever possible on japanese bikes.

 

[CanadianRidr]

Ditto here, I have just heard of problems and honestly I don't think the savings are THAT much. But one of the hot things to do on the newer CR's was to replace the aluminum plates with steel's to reduce the oil contamination. This is the only time I would run aftermarket.

 

[Aholland]

I prefer OEM for one reason. Engagement. I find the Barnett's are very grabby. The OEM's seem to have a smoother engagement and allow me to slip them easier. I have had no problems with either, as far as wear characteristics. I would definitely never go back to aluminim plates.

If you are doing a clutch job, make sure you resurface/file/cleanup the clutch basket. You may be getting poor clutch action from a clutch basket that is heavily worn.

 

[Jake T]

I've been running the EBC's with no problems.

 

[yzguy15]

Another thing that we've noticed with my EBC plates that I'm currently running is that the oil seems much darker. Especially when we run Mobil 1 ATF in it as opposed to the cheaper stuff. It was never as dark before on the old stock plates that were previously in there. Is there a correlation, or is it because I abuse the clutch?

 

[IrishEKU]

Originally posted by Roostmaker
I've been running the EBC's with no problems.

I am about to instal an EBC kit in the Zinger, what oil would you recomend for oil? I am currently using Valvoline 50 wt. with no problems.

Thanks,
Phillip