Recommendations for mods....

[hiero]

i'll leave those jokes to the professionals here

as far as the clutch engagement zone, that only affects a small number of ducs with slightly different sized clutch engagement rods, you should be fine





lots of material there for all you filthy minds 

[Samsonite]

sure is taking you guys a long time to reply with requisite masturbation jokes.  ::disappointed::

pssst........... Wrong forum :-)

[Duc L'Smart]

That's what she said.

[Samsonite]

That's what she said.

didn't know you were talking to her

[alexisonfire]

I'm also considering a new clutch slave cylinder.  Having compared my dry clutch pull to a wet clutch, it just isn't fair  .  Dax will probably argue the dry clutch sound is worth the extra effort.

Does anyone know what the stock slave cylinder piston diameter is?  I'm assuming the aftermarket ones use a smaller piston diameter to decrease the amount of required force.

[sdlrodeo]

I have the MPL slave on my ST4s and other than the red anodization turning a little maroon, I really like the performance. about 25% easier than stock and I didn't notice a difference in friction zone. If there is a difference, it is negligable.

Steve

[caffeinejunkee]

if you're bent on keeping the tail...the shorty c/f tailpiece is pretty nice; CJ's 695 has one.

Yes, I am a tail purist (there are others )--chopping makes me cringe. 

I got mine from Monster Parts. I can't say enough about their service and communication. 

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ZU-C010EDM/Bodywork-Carbon/ZU-C010EDM.html

[fastwin]

Late to this party but I heartily back all good comments on Shift-Tech CF. They are good folks, their parts are all over my bikes, great quality and good price and service. You won't be disappointed.

[xsf18cdf]

Yes, I am a tail purist (there are others )--chopping makes me cringe. 

I got mine from Monster Parts. I can't say enough about their service and communication. 

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ZU-C010EDM/Bodywork-Carbon/ZU-C010EDM.html

Yes, that looks good.....I'll look them up. 

Thanks,
Gary

[fastwin]

I like the full "beer tray" look... not a tail chopper. And as a matter of fact I have indeed put a cold adult beverage on my Monster's "beer tray" and I have to say it worked great!!!

[xsf18cdf]

Well my shopping list is almost $2k....and I guess I've saved the most expensive piece for last.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a slipper clutch or one to stay away from?  I have been looking at the DP, STM, EVR(?) or is there any other brand I'm overlooking?  I am looking at function, reliability and if it lessens the pull at the lever thats fine too.  I am going to order the stuff so it gets home just before I do.

Thanks,
Gary

[fastwin]

No personal recs on slippers. I have heard that going for the 48 tooth models is allegedly better than the standard 12 tooth design. But they also cost more... I think. My only experience with a slipper was with a vintage 1997 era STM/EVR (when they were one company) model and it was the the most ragged piece of s#@t I have ever used. Jeff Nash said he used those racing in that era and that he'd go through 2 or 3 every race weekend. I replaced it with a standard factory clutch as fast as I could. Thankfully the slippers today are awesome. No comparison. At least that is what I have read.

I am sure you will get some good recs from the board. And you are right... you did save the most expensive for last. They can be very expensive.

I believe that someone in an earlier post said to try a clutch slave. I agree big time. Every one of my Ducs has an Evoluzione clutch slave and they definitely helped with lever pull and were well worth the money. Several brands out there and I am sure they all work as well as mine. Get stuck in a bad stop and go traffic jam and you won't believe the arm pump!!!! Bad juju. Once is all I needed to make me try the clutch slave.

[Samsonite]

+1 on any info for a decent slipper.  I am looking into it for my duc.  It's hard going back to a Duc from a inline and deal with engine torque on down shifts and decel.  Also, don't want to thread jack, but he might be interested too, is there an aftermarket throttle that would make it less choppy?  It seems on my old S4R and on my 900 now, even if I just barely roll on or off on slow speed corners, it's so choppy that it will actually cause major weight shift and throw off my line and control.  Thanks

[fastwin]

Damn good question T. Don't know of any aftermarket throttles with different twist ratios for the 900 Supersports. But I bet someone out there does. I know there are some quick 1/4 turn throttle options for the 999s and 1098s. Don't know about the rest of the family.

Chime in folks on slippers and throttle twist options. Almost sounds like you want to slow the throttle response down which would be the opposite of the 1/4 turn upgrade. I think Scott had the 1/4 turn system on the 1098S and I think he went the other way back to stock. I think. Maybe it was just Randy and I talking about it. Either way, doesn't sound like the way you want to go. You want to go slower... right? Could just be a learning curve after the R6. Got used to one scooter's throttle and now you have a new bike and throttle to learn. I don't know. Let's see who chimes in... RichD?

[Samsonite]

slower on the throttle = faster in the corner, for me that is.  Maybe it's different for me, I dont know.  Maybe it's a weight shift thing. (which I have a lot of...)  Everyone know's I have no problem redlineing a 1098s, its just that I cant seem to get the throttle control mastered in a corner.  Maybe a slipper would help this too?