The Motorcycle Slipper Clutch: How They Work and Why They're Awesome | MC GARAGE
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 17 дек 2016
- Like inverted forks and radial brakes, slipper clutches are a feature most riders think of as pretty premium. But what does a slipper clutch do, how does it work, and how can it benefit your riding? In this video from the MC Garage, Motorcyclist magazine’s Senior Road Test Editor Ari Henning explains it all.
--
Twenty years ago, slipper clutches, which are also called back torque limiting clutches by engineer types, were reserved for racebikes. These days, slippers come standard on all kinds of streetbikes from performance machines like the Ducati Panigale to beginner bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 300, and even sport-tourers and cruisers.
The whole idea behind a slipper clutch is that it prevents engine over rev and rear-wheel chatter, and helps keep the rear suspension working properly during hard engine braking caused by aggressive downshifts. At the racetrack a slipper clutch is helpful because downshifts are usually performed while hard on the front brake, so not only is there a lot of engine braking taxing the rear tire and suspension, but there’s very little static load pressing the rear tire against the pavement. Rear-wheel hop, a full-on skid, and even crashes can result. It’s not a good scene
On the street a slipper clutch might come into play when you downshift accidentally, make a sloppy shift in the wet or on a slippery surface, or if you downshift one more gear than you intended. Most folks don’t make those kind of mistakes, but if they do, a slipper could save their butt.
So keeping the bike’s back end calm is why slipper clutches are beneficial, but how do they work? It’s pretty simple, actually. The most common type of slipper clutch has ramps built into the inner basket and the pressure plate, and when the rear wheel begins driving the engine under deceleration, the ramps are forced together and they ride up each other. That pushes the pressure plate away from the clutch pack, which reduces the clamping force on the clutch plates and lets them slip past each other so that the rear wheel turns with less engine drag slowing it down and the engine revs aren’t pushed through the roof.
It’s the same action you’d get if you applied a little pressure to the clutch lever, but with a slipper clutch it happens automatically so you don’t have to put any thought into it. No rev matching or clutch finesse required.
A recent evolution of the slipper clutch is the “slip and grip” clutch. In addition to ramps that push the pressure plate out during hard engine braking, there are also ramps that force the plate in during acceleration. This puts additional pressure on the clutch plates to help prevent slippage. Since the “grip” ramps squeeze the clutch pack during acceleration, lighter (or fewer) clutch springs can be used, netting a nice easy pull at the lever.
Full story here: www.motorcyclistonline.com/mc...
Subscribe: ruclips.net/user/Motorcyclist...
Motorcyclist Shirts: teespring.com/stores/motorcyc...
Shop Products We Use: www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycl...
See more from us: www.motorcyclistonline.com/ Авто/Мото
I've accidentaly geared down to 1st instead of 2nd before a turn and was lunged forward getting into a whiskay throttle. I realized very quickly and let go of it. Happened when I was learning how to ride.
So simple to understand. thanks for the perfect explanation! great job! cheers from Spain!
every day is a school day
Facts
Hey guys, I really enjoy these vids. cause there isn't any fluff at the beginning...straight to the point.
Brilliant Explanation!
gotta really love this guy and his work. he explains things so clearly and has helped me countless times to understand the inner workings of my motorcycle. thanks ari! more good content from you, man!
Man, your MC Garage episodes are hands down amazing. As a guy who's got his first bike 3 months ago - I've learned so much from this channel. Thank you!
Hey Ari, just wanted to say I've been watching you guys since before I bought a bike when you still on MT. After you disappeared I didn't know you had set up shop here but I sure am glad I found you again and you're still putting out great content. Now that I own a bike a lot of these well produced maintenance videos and part vs part videos have really made me more comfortable with working on my FZ09 and greatly increased my general knowledge. Thank you for what you do and I look forward to more.
Excellent, clear and to the point. I struggled through three other videos droning on about nothing and giving no information until I found yours. Perfect thank you.
I love your content. You always break it down in a really simple way :)
Awesome informative videos. No BS, straight to the point. Love it, keep them coming!
Vintage MC Garage, 3 minutes of informative gold :D
You guys are an amazing resource for new riders, thanks a lot!
See the RC390's slipper clutch in action at Sonoma Raceway: ruclips.net/video/x925xccO9wc/видео.htmlm16s
Motorcyclist Magazine you were revvmatching with the slippery cluch. Does it make any difference between revvmatching on a slipper cluch and not revvmatching. Or is the output the same. Cus i love the sound of blipping the throttle
IMHO Slipper Clutch is simply made for Lazy rider's , changing down while blipping the throttle even when NOT using the clutch (YES I said not) most Motorcycle gearboxes are constant mesh Dog selected and will do so easily if the dogs and gears in sync. If you are used to a particular bike it is easy to go both up and down gears without the clutch if required. I use the clutch to disengage on down shift and usually have released the clutch at the same time as blipping the throttle or marginally afterwards.
Slipper's certainly have a place in racing but on the street , I don't think so as I believe that it makes rider's lazy.
Motorcyclist Magazine can you explain what is clutchless and how it works
Simply NOT using the clutch unless starting off and or stopping, with skill and being profoundly used to a particular cycle it is easily done ,
I seldom use the clutch on up shift , You simply apply light presure to the gear shift and lighten throttle application VERY briefly - poof as load comes off the transmission the change is made .
I can change down the same way by having light pressure on the shift and at the same time I blip after very briefly getting off the throttle , the down shift is complete.
I DO NOT recommend doing this to any Motorcycle , I have road and drag raced in my younger days and am I ride my bike most days so I'm VERY familiar with it .
I WISH people would STOP the BULLSHIT Statement Rev Matching !!! This is an incorrect mechanical term when you should be saying gear synchronization .
Is there a video on clutchless shifting and would you say harmful or not harmful?
As always, easy to watch, easy to understand, straight to the point, absolutely love it, great job
Nice job. Very professional. Excellent info. Thanks.
These videos are so good! They are so well explained in such a short amount of time. Well done.
As always,good video with excellent information for those of us who need or don't need it.Well done mate.
Awesome explanation, and very informative. Thanks!
Always explain things so well.
Cheers for all these great videos!
This is the best channel. Very informative and easy to understand videos. It's like Christmas every time you guys upload a new one.
Nice video. No long ass intro, no BS, just straight to the point
Love all the tech videos! Might not be appropriate for a "MC GARAGE" episode, but as the off season is upon us in most of the country I'd love to see some pointers on how you guys stay in shape in the off season. Thanks!
Thank you for this video!! I've known how slipper clutches work but I just bought a very lightly used 2018 Triumph Street Triple R and it has a "slipper/assist" clutch and it's a VERY light clutch pull which is amazing! My FZ8 that I had for years was MUCH stiffer and I was always good about lubing the cables, keeping them adjusted properly and running good oil. I wondered how they got such a light clutch pull but a clutch that would still hold almost 120hp without it being hydraulic.
Just found your channel, absolutely love your content and the presentation. I know what i'm going to be binge watching for the next few hours!
As always,another perfect vid,good detail and easy to understand,well done mc.
Nice job on the video!!! Quick and to the point!!
Just amazing! Great video! Earned yourself a sub!
Very helpful! Love this channel!!
nice video mate!
keep up the good work!
Great vids - short, well-presented and very informative :-)
Tanks for a great show
Excellent video mate.
I like the way you explain it in a very simple easy to understand english
Thanks man, your videos are very educational.
You are definitely my favourite! Thanks a lot for all.
I want to say thank you for this explanation. it's really awesome.
Thanks for the video. Nice and easy to understand.
your videos are extremely informative (thanks for the good stuff 👍👍👍
Delivered as promised and then some! Thanks!
A great video as always!
Brilliantly Explained. Short And Simple!!!
Nice video, great job.
Thanks for the explanation! My Kawasaki Z650 has it and I'm glad i understand how it works now!
Yamaha’s joke
R15 v.3-has slipper clutch
R3- no slipper clutch and 2019 and still no slipper clutch
one word: Marketing
beginners need as much assistance as possible dude
@Arun P G possible because its not that complex. the only problem is; is there any slipper clutch kit for your bike in the market
R15 is having slipper clutch probably because r15 is much lighter in weight having very less momentum even at high speeds which can be easily broken by engine braking causing skidding or disbalancing
@@chandrakantchamoli2192 its not about that really, all the bigger bike start from Ninja 400 way up to the 1000 have slipper clutch now and its nothing to do with that. its just yamaha didnt put it for the R3, at least for now. just that. the next gen R3 should have it.
Great !!! Please explain that Rekluse clutch; in the context of enduro riding. Thanks.
Nicely explained, thank you!
Thanks! A day when I learn nothing is a wasted day... Today you taught me something I might get someday since I'm searching a lighter replacement of my Yamaha 2010 MT03/660 cc/192 Kg all fuel up. I found several around 300 cc & 165 Kg all fuel up & some with slipper clutch such as the Honda CB300R 2022 :)
great video , clear and simple
Awesome... thx .. wish you still did these videos 😉😉😉
These videos are bloody fantastic
I did learn something. Thanks for that.
Quick, succinct, no clutter..hallmark of MC Garage.
Found out how good these were when I rented a track bike for a day. Riding a Honda VTR (Hawk) 1000 I always had to feather the clutch, fun but not in bad weather!
Didn't realise how simple the design change was for something so effective.
Crazy to see how far he's come
Good video, thanks.
Very informative! Thanks!!
Cool ..it was so very simple ..grt bro ..happy riding
Good vid. I own a bike with a slipper and knew what it did. But I had no idea how simplistic it was.
thanks man. it's helpful.
love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I can definitely feel the difference with a slipper in my R6 over my old FZR250 which just had a standard clutch. Even if you've mastered the art of rev matching on your down shifts, you still mess it up from time to time, and a slipper makes it much more forgiving.
Thanks alot for the explanation 👌🏻
Great video, thanks! Could you make one about engine breaking ?
Thanks for the info guys totally awesome deepest respect from South Wales bikers
These videos are so nice
San Diego stunt and drill team, in the 70’s
ran custom slip clutches manually accessed by a modified heal shifter on
Harley Davidson’s while riders grabbed handlebars of opposing bikes while 3 bikes idles in gear.
Cool to watch
My 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 came with a slipper clutch and i must say its really nice.....
Great stuff...thanks
Good video! Well explained. I ride a 2012 Yamaha FJR 1300 & while I enjoy the twisties big time, I think a slipper clutch would cause me to be on the brakes a lot more. I count on that large displacement engine to slow me coming into hard curves. I very seldom resort to brakes except on unfamiliar roads where I come into a curve that gets tighter unexpectedly. We all ride differently & I totally agree that the younger, much more aggressive riders would benefit from a slipper clutch. Thanks for the great videos. :)
it doesn't disengage the clutch completely, just lightens the load. my rpms still match my rear tire.
Hi Ari! I would like to watch a video of you explaining how to use all the front tyre while turning. I have a scare line that i never get to get pass! Thank you, your videos are great
One suggestion: always look at where you want to go. The bike pretty much will go where you look. Do not look at where you might go.
While you are in a turn, if you look at the outside edge of the road, you will probably run wide.
Unless you are scraping the undercarriage, you can always turn tighter.
Can you make video about slipper clutch on BMW 310gs, from how to select one for that engine, etc. Cya
Pls make a video elaborating in detail the mods u have done on ur RC 390..
Great video, very informative! I am finding lots of different brand manufacturers of slipper clutches.. my ride is a Suzuki SV650S, any recommendations on a brand of slipper clutch to consider? Thanks!
If this man would be my teacher in college I would have scored above 80 in engine subject Kudos to u Sir🙏💯✌️
Brilliantly explained in 3 mins, no 5 minute build up telling us how its going to be explained.
Thanks simple to understand.
Thanks, very helpful for a clueless newbie:)
Great review !
can you get a slipper clutch on a CHINESE SCOOTAH though???
You're gonna have a REAL FUCKED UP DAY
What about a CVT ;)
Bris Focus no but you have it on CBBBRRR DOUBLE FUCKING R 1000
Man, I love me some Cycle Cruza all-in-one motorcycling channel... SUBSCRIBE TODAYYY!
Actually you may find that it is actually a centrifugal clutch
I’ve always thought that slipper clutches are for riders who don’t know how to change gear. Thanks for confirming this - “1:55 - no rev matching or clutch finesse required”
I was waitn for this video
Ari, mind covering inline 4 vs V twin or L twin and V 4?
Slip and Grip... awesome! Do you have any info on aftermarket slip-grips?
Can you please make a video about your KTM RC390 and the modifications you've done to it please? I just picked one up yesterday and really interested what I can do to upgrade it! It seems there is plenty you can do, I'm interested to find out more...
Awesome videos, Just finished watching all how to videos.....If you had a show on netflix i would definitely pay to watch it...
Thanks man, useful.
love this guy
you make awesome videos.
3rd!
Thanks for putting up this video!
the garage videos are graet , keep it up
Very helpful video.
Thanks from Texas!
U guys are just awesome ❤️
hey Ari can you put a video on cam chain tension noise and how it can be fixed
Very informative.
thanks, i was wondering what a slipper clutch was exactly ever since i bought my XSR900
I'm curious, if I do not shift assertively enough through everyday driving and ease off the throttle immediately after shifting, if that is why my bike is tending to slip out of gear an show "-" on the display regardless of gear transition.
The other day I was shifting from 3rd to 4th and it did that to me. I'm noticing as it seems as a "limp foot shift" for lack of terminology, partly when I may be dehydrated and recieving a cramp in my hip I've noticed too.
Simply the best
Can you make a video on the quick shifters and how it works
I love the slipper clutch on my z650. It's awesome for beginners or for aggressive driving. It's saved my ass a few times at least.