Term
| Why do we use the slip and assist clutch? |
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Definition
| To deliver more power without increasing the difficulty of the clutch pull |
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Term
| Why is there feed back in the clutch lever during shifting? |
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Definition
| There is a hydraulic pulse that results from the assist ramps. The felt pulse will be greater if the speed change during shifting is more drastic |
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Term
| How many types of ramps are there in the new clutch? |
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Definition
| 2 - Slipper Ramps, and Assist Ramps |
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Term
| What do the Assist Ramps do? |
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Definition
| They use the engine's acceleration to put extra pressure on the clutch. |
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Term
| Why are the Assist Ramps used? |
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Definition
| They reduce the clutch lever effort by 7% while allowing more force to be delivered to the clutch |
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Term
| Why are the slipper ramps used? |
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Definition
| They prevent wheel lock up under heavy engine braking and help extend the life of the rear tire. |
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Term
| Why is the friction zone different on the hydraulic clutch from a cable clutch |
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Definition
| The hydraulic clutch has more lift than the cable system and has no way to be adjusted unlike the cable system |
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Term
| Why is the hydraulic clutch better? |
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Definition
| It Never needs to be adjusted and the cable will never stretch. Friction zones will always be consistent from year to year, and even from bike to bike. |
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