| Author | Message | ||
     Snackbar64 |
I was reading the latest review on the TT and it was mentioned that Buell could be possibly fitting one of these to its latest line on bikes. Two questions. 1. What the hell is a Slipper clutch? 2. I only read about them being on very high performance sportbikes and race bikes, so could this mean that the next Buell will be top end worthy enough to receive one? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
The slipper clutch allows power to be supplied only one way or one way in moderation, from engine to rear wheel. The torque from downshifting normally is transferred back into the transmission and into the engine. If engine RPMs don't match wheel rotation, wheel hop can occur causing loss of traction. The slipper clutch mitigates the amount of torque transferred from the rear wheel through the transmission and into the engine. You can adjust the amount of slip you want from none to 100%. None would allow maximum deceleration from downshifting. 100% would provide no bite and no deceleration from downshifting (free spin). I'm sure nearly everyone here could provide a better explanation than that, but that's my lame layman's explanation. (Message edited by ft_bstrd on March 17, 2007) (Message edited by ft_bstrd on March 17, 2007) |
