I have searched the forum, but could not find the definative answer.
What is the general concensus:
Are slipper cluches good for in a BEC install/are they needed/is it worth the expense?
Do the racing guys use them, if available for their engine?
cheers
Craig
[Edited on 31/3/09 by aka Keith]
My opinion, for what it's worth. Yes they are worth having if only to reduce over revving on downchanges. Probably more useful on a BEC than on
the bike because if you're braking properly on a bike the rear wheel is hardly on the ground so all you get is a bit of locking up.
In a car or sidecar early downchanges are likely to result in Mr Conrod coming outside to play..
ETA Lots of recent 1000 motors have got them as standard so no extra expense
[Edited on 31/3/09 by MikeCapon]
I agree. Slpper clutches GOOOOOOOOOD! Stop rear wheels locking up and reduce risk of over revving the engine, particularly with big fat sticky car tyres!
Slipper clutches are good for a BEC install although they're not essential IMHO. I guess it's all down to your driving style and if
you're constantly locking the rears up on downshifts it might be worth getting one. Otherwise they're not worth the expense.
Phil
quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Slipper clutches are good for a BEC install although they're not essential IMHO. I guess it's all down to your driving style and if you're constantly locking the rears up on downshifts it might be worth getting one. Otherwise they're not worth the expense.
Phil
My Understanding was that the slipperclutch was designed to stop stress on the gearbox when down changing .All the extra weight of a bec when driving
hard into a corner stops the gear box going pop.
Regards
Mick