TRX700xx Clutch

[Baxter]

I am thinking of fitting a Hinson 450r clutch basket to a 700xx. The only problem is that the 450r uses 1.5mm steel plates and the 700xx uses 2.0mm steel plates. I was wondering if anybody had a idea why they fitted thicker steel plates in the 700xx ?
Grateful for any ideas.

[Baxter]

Any Ideas ?

[rooster300ex]

more power. just a guess though

[honda400ex2003]

more drag, friction build up, better heat dispersion, better wear performance among other things. steve

[Baxter]

So would think a Hinson 1.5mm plate would be as stronge or stronger than a OEM 2.0mm plate.

[honda400ex2003]

if i was going to just take a stab at it, i would say no. the oem stuff is pretty good so it would be hard to lose that much of a thickness and still retain the same properties of the thicker one. I am not saying that the hinson is not stronger but it would be tougher for hinson to make an equivalent plate that is thinner. just an opinion for you. steve

[Baxter]

Thanks Steve.

[honda400ex2003]

no prob, i hope i did not confuse you. I would contact Hinson to see what they say about the swap and such to see if it will work out good to do it. steve

[Baxter]

I contacted both Hinson and Barnett and they said the 450r clutch and 700xx clutch are differant . I asked them about this and got no replies. Trying to find a clutch guru.