Just after some advice iv never had a bike with a slipper clutch before and I don't think I'm getting the full benefit out of it can you be doing any speed and go into any gear for arguments sake say I was approaching a roundabout at about120 can I bang it down straight into second or is that to extreme iv done it at less than that and it just sounds like the engine is going to explode.at what revs does it start slipping will it red line or will it start slipping before that
I try to drop no more than 2 gears at a time tbh. I think 6th to 2nd is abit to much I have heard in the past that you can rek the clutch if u try to do too much. But all depends on how much speed ur scrubbing off while downshifting. Hopefully someone else will have abit more clarity on the clutches
In principle you are right......just watch Sam Lowes on his Moto 2!! However, unless you want the back end to slide around like his I wouldn't recommend it. If you ride on the road, carry on riding as you normally would....if you get into trouble it will help you out. If you ride on the track, if braking hard and going down through the gears and have previously had issues where the back end start 'skipping / chattering' harshly, that's where the slipper is most effective. It will manage the difference in wheel speed vs engine speed and allow the clutch to slip thus meaning you just get a nice smooth back end. My experiences are for road riding it not necessary but will help to keep things in check if you get into trouble On track, if you are pushing, it can make a huge difference in heavy braking areas. I went from a bike that didn't have it on track to one that did and thought, 'well it is better, but not sure its essential'. I then went back to a bike without one (having become a significant faster track rider after 3 years racing) and though OMG, how can I ride this bike without a slipper! I had to learn to feather the clutch when heavy braking. Part of the reason I've just bought an 08 blade is because if has a decent slipper as standard. (an I will use in 50/50 road / track.
