Dry Clutch-a-doodles

[erkishhorde]

OK, so I'm gonna leave the clutch hub stock then. How about the basket? I've got an old stock basket that I replaced a year or two ago (can't remember). If I switch to the aluminum Barnette clutch pack should I also switch to an aluminum basket?

[junior varsity]

I don't know if you "have to". If you've got the money, its lighter and spins up easier because of the reduced weight. Also looks purty if you've got an open cover.

But as far as "have-to"? I have no idea.

[erkishhorde]

And what are the benefits of light clutch pack? Faster response to throttle changes?

[Triple J]

OK, so I'm gonna leave the clutch hub stock then. How about the basket? I've got an old stock basket that I replaced a year or two ago (can't remember). If I switch to the aluminum Barnette clutch pack should I also switch to an aluminum basket?

You don't have to if the basket isn't too grooved, but Aluminum plates will wear out faster with a steel basket. The whole softer metal banging on harder metal thing.

As I understand it, the benefits of Aluminum are quieter clutch and less rotational weight (quicker throttle response). The downside is that Aluminum wears out faster.

[junior varsity]

yes, plus rotational weight removed makes the bike feel lighter just about everywhere. like removing mass from wheels, flywheel, etc.