banshee#44 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 Would it benefit me in any way getting a lockout clutch if I really don't have any engine mods ? Quote
trickedcarbine Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 Many will dissagree but I think any bike will benefit from a lock up. Power wise you don't need it and it is over kill, but the benefit is in setting it up for extremely light clutch pull. You can run ultra light springs and use the lock up to do the clutch engagement instead of using heavier springs. If you do it right it really can be pretty close to the feel of a newer Honda 450 dirt bike. But you could definitely also benefit spending that money on other stuff as well..... Quote
2strokeshees Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 Not a cheap mod but not a bad mod, if the cash is there id go for it, Its one of the first things I did on my bikes including my girls stock-ish bike. Quote
Fast_quad_03 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 I have the same questions. What does a lockup do? When you compare it to a 450 bike do you mean its going to have really torqy bottom end? I have a mild motor, dune porting, t5s, 30okos, timing advanced, 21cc domes, pro lite pistons, pro flow in open air box, vf3s, etc... Would i really benifit from a lock up? If so, how? Quote
trickedcarbine Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 The 450 reference was in comparison to the clutch lever feel. Quote
boyzee81 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 im thinking of one too as my hand aches with clutch pull due to it being broken when i was a kid Quote
Fast_quad_03 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 I have a billit hinson basket and barnett clutch with all hd springs, its a little stiff, but nothing to bad. I agree with zillafreak, try getting a new cable and a better perch. they make easy pull perches too, might be best so you can save for other mods. Quote
SlowerThanYou Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 Many will dissagree but I think any bike will benefit from a lock up. Power wise you don't need it and it is over kill, but the benefit is in setting it up for extremely light clutch pull. You can run ultra light springs and use the lock up to do the clutch engagement instead of using heavier springs. If you do it right it really can be pretty close to the feel of a newer Honda 450 dirt bike. But you could definitely also benefit spending that money on other stuff as well..... X2 Quote
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