Clutch upgrades

[pro2k]

What can I do with a stock clutch on an 03 CR250 for a more positive feel and a lighter pull??

I was thinking about some Hinson products but would I have to buy the clutch basket, inner hub, and pressure plate to make any difference? What's the best mod for the money?

 

[Wilky]

What condition is your stock clutch in?
Is the basket notched?
Are the plates still in spec?
Are the cable and all cable pull pivot points good and lubed?

I would check all of these things before you spend any money.

 

[pro2k]

cable is all lubed but I haven't checked any of the other stuff. I just heard Hinson upgrades will give the clutch a better feel to it. But then again, $500 for a basket, hub, and pressure plate is a little steep for a weekend warrior!

 

[Wilky]

I did a search on Hinson here on DRN and I found a thread that has some comments about the Hinson clutch that you might be interested in. I do not know how to post a link but if you do a search on "Suzuki RM250 2003 clutch basket" you should be able to find the thread I am referring to. The jist of the thread is that the Hinson’s are more durable but do not have a better "feel" than a new stock clutch. What is wrong with the feel of the clutch now? If it is slipping you may need new plates, fibers and/or springs (~$90). If clutch pull is the main concern then you may want to look into the MSR Raptor clutch lever/perch (~$45) or a hydraulic clutch (~$220). A hydraulic clutch will give you a little lighter pull and is self-adjusting. Or you can install a Z-start auto clutch (~$450) and forget about the clutch entirely (or so they say).

 

[flyridecr125]

hinson stuff helps but more to longer life then stock, but checking to make sure you have a good cable routing. White brother sells a pully mechanism that reduces pull and stuff i bought it but i figured out it was my cable so it sits in a box. it was like 30 bucks but they might make a hydrolic clutch for a 03.

hope this might help