Clutch Replacement Options/Suggestions

[Grappa]

After reading factorPlayers post about the grinding noise during take-off, and reading subsequent replies, I thought I would take off my clutch cover and look around.  I also hear a noise sometimes during take-off, but I would say it sounded more like a groaning of metal rubbing against metal.  Only occasionally.  Well, after looking around, and looking at my Haynes Manual, I would say I might need a full replacement.  The tangs on the friction plates look like the letter T, and the inside ridges of the clutch basket look like a steak knife.  I was hoping to hear any comments on after market clutch options available for a 2001 M900.  I have 21K miles on my bike, I ride for pleasure only, no commuting, I like to ride aggressively but I don't ride crazy, no track around so I never get to ride like that.  I don't have a maintenance history on the bike so it might be the original clutch.  Curious about Nichols Aluminum products, Barnett, anything anybody would recommend. 

Thanks!   

[knightrider]

from various sources, a nichols basket with barnett plates is awesome, i dont have the combo yet, but when my clutch needs replacing, thats  what im getting.

[davejenknz]

I've just replaced the OEM clutch on my 03 S4 with a Pro-Cutting / Barnett Combo from Desmotimes

It's a tad more expensive (+-$30) than a full Barnett unit as the plates are hand ground and fitted to the basket for a perfect fit.

The basket is a harder ally than the Barnett and so should wear better. Plus you can get a hard anodised finish for extra durability.

I've now put about 1000kms on the new unit and its just great. The reduction in noise alone was worth the extra $30.

As a bonus, these units have seen 50,000 miles service. My OEM lasted 20,000 miles.