Tech Talk: Motorcycle Clutch Maintenance and Performance Tuning
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2018
- Is my clutch slipping? How do I know? Is it time for a clutch replacement? How do I know? While I’m in here, should I tune my clutch for better performance? If so, what do I do?
Brock turns correcting a slipping ZX-14R clutch into a master class on clutch maintenance and tuning. Watch Brock, a multi-time AMA Dragbike national championship-winning drag race crew chief and first rider/tuner to put a street legal motorcycle into the 7’s, do what he does best… find solutions to problems which make ANY motorcycle quicker, faster, more consistent and less prone to failure under high-stress race conditions. Of course, Brock does his best to break down every aspect of this complex subject into simple-to-follow form for beginners, as well as provide content that will make many experts smile. He might even save you money on your clutch maintenance.
Grab some popcorn, as this one takes a while. We hope you enjoy ‘Tech Talk: Motorcycle Clutch Maintenance and Performance Tuning’.
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0:10 - Video Introduction / Problem Explanation
1:58 - Clutch Slipping on Dyno Demonstration (POV)
3:00 - Clutch Slippage Dyno Chart Review & Discussion
4:18 - Creating a Template for Bolts Removed
6:09 - Beginning Disassembly of Clutch
6:35 - Clutch Cover Gasket Recommendations
7:15 - Preventing Accidental Clutch Lever Engagement
8:10 - Removing the Pressure Plate
9:15 - Removing the Clutch Hub Nut (27mm)
10:15 - Pulling the Clutch Assembly
10:47 - Removing Steels and Fibers from Assembly
12:23 - Inspecting the Inner Hub / Slipper Clutch Explanation
14:24 - Inspecting the Outer Basket and Backing Springs
17:15 - Installing the Outer Basket
18:00 - Drive Plates vs. Driven Plates Explanation
18:28 - Visually Inspecting the Fiber Plates
20:18 - Why Don’t You Just Install a New Clutch?
22:08 - Visually Inspecting the Steel Plates
24:04 - Checking Plate Thickness vs. OEM Spec
26:18 - Preparing the Steel Plates for Installation
27:14 - Preparing the Fiber Plates for Installation
28:18 - Installing the Inner Clutch Hub
28:40 - Installing Clutch Hub Nut
29:13 - What’s the Stack Height?
31:35 - Are You Going to Soak The Plates Overnight?
32:08 - Installing the Steel and Fiber Plates
33:45 - Installing the Last Fiber Rotated One Notch
35:08 - Installing Needle Bearing and Thrust Washer
35:30 - Installing Pressure Plate
36:35 - Installing Springs, Washers and Top Hats
37:45 - Discussing Current Spring/Spacer Configuration
38:50 - Reviewing Brock’s Spring Pressure Chart
40:10 - Checking Current Spring Pressure
43:45 - Increasing Spring Pressure by Changing Configuration
45:15 - Installing Clutch Cover
45:48 - Adding Alisyn Oil and Petron
46:10 - Dyno Test for Clutch Slippage
46:30 - Video Conclusion / What Does This Mean to You? - Авто та транспорт
I’m only 20 minutes in but already feel like an expert on clutches, thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain each part
Same
I've spent 25 years in the paddock in US and Europe and aee roadrace mechanics just "slap it together". Following the tips from this video will give rookie team mechanic a quick leg up and consistent performance out of the clutch.
Whenever I'm in a down mood all I need to too is watch (sometimes re-watch) a Brock tutorial to feel better. Thanks!
most informative video about Clutches that I've ever seen
Wow! "the guys in the factory know more than we do". I trust humble people and this is the best clutch video every. thank you.
thanks Brock, this is the sort of thing that distinguishes aftermarket developers from one another.
Thanks so much for this detailed tutorial. Learned so much. Love it!
Very informative as always. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the amazing video Brock. It was a real big help for me.
Great Video Brock! Great detailed information ! Love your videos!
Brock thanks I enjoyed, I learned a couple things and really liked the video thumbs up. I’ll be looking at the rest of your tech talk videos in the near future.
Wow, what a great in-depth explanation! It’s really great that you take the time to share your knowledge. Kudos to you!
I have learned so many things. Thanks for this video.
Wow.... what a great and informative video. I definitely appreciate your content Brock! Thanks!!!
Love these videos. I'd watch and listen to them all day! I've had a clutch apart that far but am guilty of just dropping in a whole new stack. Def informative and learned a ton
Exceleent video, the best I've seen on clutch operation, morre of this type of content please
Had to comment! This was so easy to understand and very informative 👏 You the Man! 💚 Great video Thank you so much!!!
That aerosol cap and masking tape to keep the clutch lever from depressing screams of a lessen already learnt the hard way 😆
Very informative and helpful for us who like to DIY!! Keep the tech talks coming!
Great video. Finally got around to watching the whole thing on this cold winter day.
I really appreciated the patience you put in and detailed information sharing out to all 2 wheeler. I am looking out for more posts, great videos Brock!
Very helpful as usual thanks Brock
You are an amazing mechanic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Best vids on yt. Thx brock for taking time out your day to inform us
Great vedio bro man and a great lesson on clutch and your clutch basket overall..tips that will keep you and your baby runing better for a life times..keep up the good works and blessing to you your team and family
Great presentation very informative.As a re recent zx14 purchaser, much appreciated.Didn't know you hitting sevens so far back.Totally cool!!
Best motorcycle clutch tech talk on youtube good job brock👍
The Best video I have seen on assembly of clutches.The way you shared your experience and knowledge with such simplicity kept me glued to your presentation. Thank you for sharing your learnings :)
Hey thanks for taking the time to explain all of this man. I can't tell you how informative it was from a real world perspective. I appreciate you doing this!
Awesome and very informative video i learned alot of new things beyong just stack height thanks for the videos!
Brock you are Great, very useful and helpful info. THANK U
Great video Brock, keep them coming 👍
Thank you so much Brock for this video, as a owner of a 2016 ZX-14r I'm constantly looking for tech information about my bike. As I love for looking at ways to making things faster and run better...Thanks again for sharing your wealth of experience to help out others who enjoy our sport.
Brock, Thank you Sir. For the very informative clutch maintenance seminar. Lol. I know now way more then I did about my 2016 ZX14R SE.
Clutch. ! And I saved this to go back and listen again and again what you said so it's stamped in my brain. Thank you. So very much. ! God Bless. !
Many thanks for the demo!
I appreciate you going into depth and explaining how to make the clutch perform and showing the results on the dino. Thanks Brock
Getting ready to do my gen 5 vfr800 ive done prob dozen other bikes so id say I know enough to do but love how ya broke all down and explained lots thank you
Thanks Brock. Rebuilding my V45 Magna and watching videos like this are really relaxing and interesting. You really pay attention to detail. I appreciate that.
Nicely done I wouldn’t worry about the video length you have built a fan base that should by now understand that your trying to put valuable information out there for us to see and understand excellent video keep them up
See you in the staging lanes
Thanks Brock . Very good informative video 👍
very well explained... thank you master brock..
Hi Brock, just love your wee films. I'm a drag racer but I have learned a hell of a lot about how to make your bike run better and faster. I try to do a lot of my own bike maintenance. Luckily it mostly just the basics stuff oil changes and the like. Your films are very informative and put things in layman's terms. Keep up the fantastic work pal. 😃 😁
Thanks a mil. Understand it clearly now. Thanks for your time. God Bless.
Awesome video as per usual. Cheers Brock
VERY VERY DETAILED! Appreciate the video!
Just ran across this. Good video! Thanks Brock.
,Brock I have tons of respect for you doing these tech videos..
Wow, great video man. I now have a much greater understanding of how exactly a motor cycle clutch operates and goes together. I work in auto body and listen to your vidoes all day while im working. Great stuff keep them coming. And a huge Thank You...
Just reiterating the other comments.. I did learn lots more about bike clutch set-up and maintenance in that one video than so many other vids on here. Keep up the great work. Regards Richard from Australia
Thanks Brock! I just learned more about clutches in 49 minutes than I have in the previous 49 years!
super cool video keep them coming
Definitely a long video but it went quickly because I'm learning so much. Really great stuff Brock, thanks for taking us through it!
You are top man.Thank you for showing the tricks and ways to inspect the clutch.I have 4th zzr1400 and absolutely adore this motorcycle and its build equality.
Thanks for the video! T he parts guy could not believe it when I bought half a set of plates, because I was replacing only the worn out parts years ago. Thanks for such an honest informative video.
Really enjoy watching and listening to your vlogs Brock. It's just interesting to learn about stuff. 👏
Glad you like them!
very informative! I have an old zrx1200. Thank you Brock!
Great video Brock! thank you!
Thanks for the very detailed explanation I enjoyed and learned some important tips Thanks
Another great video from Brock. I have worked on many different bikes over the years and all I can say is, listen and learn from this video. A good clutch makes the bike.
Thank you Brock for sharing your knowledge. I don't drag race bikes, only road race, and your info is just as useful !
Thanks brock for this video as a zx14 owner we definitely are in a class of our own. Us zx14 owners love well informed videos of this bike and wish there were more like yours.
More than I ever didn't know. Thank you, amazing detailed information.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. That was awesome! More clutch info than I bargained for and totally glad I watched the whole video.
Man... what a very nice video!!! I really enjoyed it. Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brock you are the man! Real talk, without any BS.
What an awesome instructor. Thanks for the attention to details.
Thanks for watching!
Great explanation i really learnt a lot
Thanks for sharing the (racing type) info with us, at home about the ZX-14R clutch!!
(You are a gentleman, and a scholar!!)
Very good video. Thanks mate
Thanks for the vids!
Great Video, Brock! Very informative
That is one of the best moto tech videos I have ever viewed. Class dismissed!
Great vid your a good dude taking your time out of your day to make these helpful vids
I'm new to the motorcycle world and let me tell you that this video was done right. I learned soo much from it. Thank you.
Awesome video. Thanks for making this.
Very knowledgeable! Just finished watching your video from my first comment great video! Great explanation! Great Teacher!
Awesome! Thank you!
This guy is a bike guru!!! Thanks!
I couldn't believe this video was almost an hour long. I was so into the entire thing that I didn't even notice until you said something. Every detail of the clutch system was discussed. I felt like I was in a tech class for motorcycles. Almost tried to raise my hand. 😂 Many thanks for posting this video. I realized instantly what my problem was and still watched the rest. Enjoyed the educational experience in all of its entirety. Look forward to next class. Thanks again for taking the time.
What an awesome video. Thx Brock.
Thanks Brock! Long videos like this are fine by me.
good video im gearing up to inspect a clutch that doesnt pull anymore u made it see pretty simple
Thanks Your a great guy. Thanks for your honesty.
Thanks Brock, you style was perfect for me. The parts of the video needing time to explain were given the time they needed and the same is true of the parts that where simple or repetitive. You had my attention for the entire 50 minutes.
Thanks for the video am not a racer but I've learnt so much about clutches I love bikes so thanks.
I watched this hoping to know how clutch works, I didn’t figure it at all, but understood bad clutch implications and this is maintenance explanation. I like a lot your style!
Best, most informative video about Clutches that I've ever seen. Great job guys 👍
I can only add that if you see those little high-spots on a steel plate, you will almost always see little grooves around the fiber plate right where the high spot is on the steel plate and conversely, if you see a little groove in a fiber plate. look closely at the steel plate and you'll more than likely see a high spot on the steel that matches where the groove is on the fiber...
Awesome video, very informative 👍
Mate , I enjoy these tutorials so much , I just scored a ZX14R SE '13 , and I am learning a lot from all your ZX14R series , thanks for taking the time to put it all together for us .
Hey! I did also. How many miles on yours when it went? Mine had 10,000 on mine. Thanks.
I bought my Busa's billet clutch mod from you and fitted it myself. Bike has been perfect.
After watching this, I think I could have done better on the springs. Great insights, thanks.
Nice video Brock. Good info.
Absolutely fantastic video.
excellent explanation. Im a car mech and when it comes to bikes, still have a lot to learn. This video really explained clutches well. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I'm new to bikes and for someone with next to no experience this was very well explained !! Thank you !
I like your keep it simple approach here.
Increasing spring pressure by changing configuration was a real eye opener, very cool. Need to remember that.
Excellent video! Very helpful thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent Brock! Thanks man.
Man you know your stuff! Thanks brother
You're probably the best bloke in the business Brock . My mate and I ran modified bike 9 second dial in. The 1990,s.. The bandit build you explained was priceless. Thanks for sharing your knowledge..
Must be nice to have Brock as your buddy. A wealth of experience and knowledge. He's from Ohio 👍. Big what's up from Cleveland