Recommendations for mods....

[xsf18cdf]

I am not looking to start a flame war on which brand is "the best",  but looking to put a slipper clutch on my S4Rs as well as a hugger.  Just looking for function and reliability.  Also wondering if a larger slave cylinder has any real benefits or is it just more bling.  As far as the hugger goes, I have read good things about Shift-Tech- what do you think of their quality or should I stay w/DP stuff?  I am a minimalist as far as looks go and not looking for lots of colorful anodized parts- in fact was wondering if it would be possible/practical to use my stock clutch cover over the slipper.  Are the open covers serving any other purpose than accentuating the classic clatter of the dry clutch?  I have the full DP 50mm Termi setup now (w/ECU and airbox mods) and that's about it.
Thanks in advance,
Gary

[bryant8]

Aftermarket slave cylinders will lighten your clutch pull.  Shift-Tec has some great quality CF.  If you don't want to spring for a new clutch cover, don't it has no effect on performance

[Cher]

Hi Gary,

I had quite a bit of carbon fiber on my M620; bought some of it used off ebay, and some new.  I prefer Shift-Tech over most of the Ducati Performance carbon fiber pieces: Shift-Tech is very well made and has a minimal amount of shiny clearcoat, which can't always be said for the DP stuff (I think they subcontract a lot of their CF stuff out to different vendors from time to time so you never know what you're gonna get).

DP is also more expensive than Shift-Tech.  Not worth it.

Don't have experience with the after-market slave cylinders, but I know that when people make the change, it's more of a ease of operation consideration rather than the bling factor (not there's anything wrong with that!)

Lisa

[muskrat]

I like http://www.motowheels.com
I'm not mechanically inclined but like their selection and prices from what I've seen.

[bryant8]

If use motowheels be sure to register to their site and you'll get a small discount on most of your purchases

[hiero]

shift tech used to offer slight discounts to us too (haven't checked recently, but the guy was always awesome to deal with).  Shift tech's stuff is top notch, wouldn't hesitate if I was looking, again, the guy (Guido I think?) was always VERY nice and service was great

[xsf18cdf]

Thanks for the info.  I think I'll get the hugger and front/rear chain guards from Shift-Tech.  Looking for info ref slipper clutches as far as reliability and function....don't mind paying for something that works and will last.  I also want to shorten the tail w/o cutting my frame ....any painless recommendations?

[♣ McKraut ♣]

chain guard??  un-cut tail?  on a monster???

[xsf18cdf]

chain guard??  un-cut tail?  on a monster???

I know....its just not right!

Even though the Tricolore is not that limited, I'm saving all my stock parts and trying to keep the "limited" stuff nice...not to mention cutting on it.  Probably after I've had it awhile I'll become more adventuresome.

Gary

[♣ McKraut ♣]

if you're bent on keeping the tail...the shorty c/f tailpiece is pretty nice; CJ's 695 has one.

[xsf18cdf]

if you're bent on keeping the tail...the shorty c/f tailpiece is pretty nice; CJ's 695 has one.

Is it a DP piece or other make?

Gary

[♣ McKraut ♣]

if it isn't DP, it's probably shifttech

[♣ McKraut ♣]

and if you're just worried about the clutch pull of the dry clutch, just get one of these: http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_13538_1_small.jpg

i don't mind the clutch pull on mine, and i have a stock slave on it, and new speedymoto springs.  of course, i use one of these at work throughout the day: http://www.rei.com/product/496308

[♣ McKraut ♣]

also, depending on the slave, i believe you will alter your friction zone slightly.  but someone with more experience can chime in there.

[♣ McKraut ♣]

sure is taking you guys a long time to reply with requisite masturbation jokes.  ::disappointed::