mike smith1
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 09:53 AM |
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Uprated Clutch Springs
As above any tips on getting the uprated springs for a Fireblade 919 RRV (97)
EBC set at £9.64 from wemoto looking good at the min!
Mike
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BenB
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 10:20 AM |
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Sounds very good!!!
For the ST1100 most places wanted around £15. Ended up getting some cheaper from JTS motorcycles...
Ooooh! Just jad a look there for the RRV £8.50
Pretty quick delivery in my case too
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stevec
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 10:20 AM |
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I used the same from Wemoto on my Kawasaki engine. I think they are 10% stronger. They made a noticeable improvement.
Steve,
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worX
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 10:21 AM |
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I have the ebc set AND the ebc clutch, which most people DO NOT recommend, but I haven't had it slip yet (maybe a tiny bit, but I'm also
using fully synthetic, which is another no-no) but even though I have driven the car almost everyday since being on the road, I haven't done
millions of miles in it so I could be in for some slippage!
I would agree with others that you won't go far wrong with a standard Honda clutch plate set, but as for the uprated springs, other people on
here tend to favour the Barnett set (which are meant to be like a modified Blackbird set?) I have no experience of them so can't comment.
But for the price of the EBC set - why not??
It's not as if it's a difficult or time consuming job if they tend to slip after a few thousand miles is it? You'll be changing your
oil at some point ayway!
hth
Steve
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BenB
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 10:59 AM |
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It might not be a PITA on a 'blade but it sure is on its sister engine the ST1100!!!! The main clutch nut needs to come off to do it!!!! Major
pain in the arms....
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 12:23 PM |
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Blade springs are a doddle 
They may have changed in the last couple of years but EBC springs certainly used to be made of a fairly soft chocolate 
They were OK to begin with but quickly lost their strength / length so within a short while were far worse than standard Honda springs.
Ring up PDQ in Slough and ask about the Barnett springs, I dont think they were much more than £10-12 when I got a set a couple of years ago for my
RRV which were far superior to Honda and EBCs that Id used previously, if I recall correctly the part number you're looking for is MT-99-5
Chris
[Edited on 21/5/07 by ChrisGamlin]
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asn163
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 05:27 PM |
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Mike, as Chris has said, changing the springs is easy, well it was on our RRW and I don't. suppose the RRV is too dissimilar.
We also got Barnett springs from PDQ, about £13.00.
Would also suggest you get a new clutch cover gasket.
Simon
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 21/5/07 at 05:32 PM |
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Yep all the carbed engines up to RRX are pretty much the same, they have slightly different clutch baskets / covers through the years but not a lot
different.
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mike smith1
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| posted on 24/5/07 at 08:45 AM |
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Does anyone know the torque setting for the spring retaining bolts, couldnt see it in my manual last nite but i've probably missed it!
Mike
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 24/5/07 at 12:18 PM |
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Not sure but its not very much and the legs in the clutch basket are very easy to break off / strip threads, so be very careful!
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skidude88
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| posted on 24/5/07 at 05:53 PM |
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...dont lose your head.
I uprates Barnett springs from PDQ the other week £14 delivered.
...and can confirm that the torque aint high to strip the head off!
Early MK de-Dion CBR1000 FJ-FP.
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G.Man
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| posted on 25/5/07 at 03:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
I have the ebc set AND the ebc clutch, which most people DO NOT recommend, but I haven't had it slip yet (maybe a tiny bit, but I'm also
using fully synthetic, which is another no-no) but even though I have driven the car almost everyday since being on the road, I haven't done
millions of miles in it so I could be in for some slippage!
Only EBC kevlar plates are not recommended, and Fully Synth is the best oil you can buy for your engine...
as long as its MOTORCYCLE specific and not car oil
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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kastrato
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| posted on 27/5/07 at 01:52 AM |
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I just bought the Barnett springs from Fluke for about 10 pounds, but they charged me 9 pounds postage!!!!!
Anyway I am planning to fit them on Wendsday if the weather permit it and I will let you know how it will go.
MK INDY fireblade
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