Which clutch?

[05DodgeDakota]

Trying to decide on a clutch for the rebuild. Gonna just replace the fiber and steel plates as well as the springs Might have the surface of the inner basket machined. My Eninge Builder recommends OEM, as do some other fellow riders. But I was wondering if there are better upgrades available? I know all the racers use hinson, but they only make the outer basket and the fiber plates. Also there is EBC, which I rave about there brake pads, and GT Thunder. Here's the options I'm looking at:

1. All OEM

2. Hinson Fiber plates w/ OEM steel, and EBC HD Springs

3. EBC DRC-F HD clutch kit

4. GT Thunder HD 8 plate kit

[CJM]

Cant go wrong with the tusk setup, they have a kit that comes with the plates, fibers and stiffer springs. Failing that Id do OEM or the 8 plate kit from GTT.

[chronicsmoke]

x2 on the Tusk brand clutch. I was skeptical when I first put it on my 450, but it lasted all summer with absolutely zero issues. Their kits come with heavier springs, I think too.

Unless you want to drop some coin, then go Hinson :D

[05DodgeDakota]

I'm leaning toward the GTT. Hell, I'm using just about every other part they make lol.

[chronicsmoke]

What's the price difference?

If you want to stay with GTT, then go ahead! I'd like to see your review on it after you tried it out, never heard too much of them.

[05DodgeDakota]

I just noticed Curtis Sparks Racing also makes an 8 plate kit, but they say it will fit the stock basket with the stock pressure plate.

[JamesPyles]

I stick to OEM clutches on my bikes and quads myself. Went aftermarket on a bike I had on time and the feel was garbage compared to OEM

[dxcody]

i like barnett personally but tusk or GTT wont do you wrong

[CJM]

Id spend my money on tusk before GTT's cost.

Trust me, if Im still on a stock clutch setup and I ride HARD for at least half the year or better (only time we dont go is if its snowing/freezing or raining) for at least 5-6+ hours every sunday-then the stock setup or a tusk is fine.

Im easy on the clutch tho and often dont use it when shifting up or down. So if my 426 can handle it, why cant your setup lol?

Just trying to save you a few bucks.

[dirtrider420]

i got tusk clutch and like it better but if you going to spend that kind of money go with oem

[05DodgeDakota]

what is it that makes the OEM ones superior. You would think that the aftermarket would be able to improve upon it. Ans also do yall always replace the steel plates or just the fibers? And what about the springs?

[CJM]

Id replace it all, springs fibers and steels.

OEM usually is superior b/c of the part quality used. Just b/c its aftermarket and $$$ doesnt mean its good. Look at the bearings for instance, alot of the times they are very good quality stuff usually from japan or the likes, buy aftermarket and they might be cheap chinese junk that you just paid double for vs OEM.

[wildwheels22]

Stock clutch Is what I've been told to stay with. Even East Coast ATV said the OEM clutch was the best bet. And lasted the longest.

[dunatic]

OEM CBR900RR fibers, stock 400ex steels and a mix of CR500 springs.

Mines a fully built 416cc running a 25 shot of NOS and it holds it just fine.