super expensive, high end, handmade clutches?

[showerfan]

anyone remember the name of the company that makes those super expensive, handmade dry clutches? company has two names like magnavox & branson or something, and the website looks more like a piano maker or some high-end audio gear website. but i want to do a story on them.

[Speeddog]

Wagner-Lewis.

[JohnEE]

"HOW A DRY CLUTCH CAN GIVE YOU WET DREAMS"

Testimonials

If you don't include that quote in your story i'm going to be severely disappointed.....

[showerfan]

yes, wagner lewis! anyone have any thoughts on their claims?:

``The unique patent-pending stabilizer plate in the Wagner Lewis Lightweight Pro Clutch is the key to a clutch that works better longer. The CNC machined stabilizer plate in conjunction with other precision components allows your dry clutch to function perfectly. but it prevents the clutch plates from hammering the basket. The benefit to you is better feel and longer life. No matter how hard you use it, or how much you slip it.''

http://www.wagnerlewis.com/

[Raux]

makes sense. stabilize the end of the basket by centering it using one of the inner friction plates and a outer plates oversized notch area.

[showerfan]

yeah. but $2 grrand? 

[Duck-Stew]

Mr. Lewis (of Wagner-Lewis) was in my shop (Flight Cycles) years ago trying to get me to 'demo' a unit but I didn't have a project to install it on @ the time...

Kinda wish I had found something to install it on in hindsight.

[TitanMonsterS4R]

like their video a lot. 

http://vimeo.com/38142210

[Tricknology]

I'm really digging the finish on the pressure plate. That thing is gorgeous. 

[The Don]

yes, wagner lewis! anyone have any thoughts on their claims?:

``The unique patent-pending stabilizer plate in the Wagner Lewis Lightweight Pro Clutch is the key to a clutch that works better longer. The CNC machined stabilizer plate in conjunction with other precision components allows your dry clutch to function perfectly. but it prevents the clutch plates from hammering the basket. The benefit to you is better feel and longer life. No matter how hard you use it, or how much you slip it.''

http://www.wagnerlewis.com/

on the home page there is a image of the ducati flat tracker, I never noticed before that the engine in that chassis is rotated backward. just an observation, carry on

[Bishamon]

on the home page there is a image of the ducati flat tracker, I never noticed before that the engine in that chassis is rotated backward. just an observation, carry on

I noticed that, too.  Interesting.


I wish I still had a Duc with a dry clutch so I could buy one of those hand made beauties!  Oh, and an extra couple of grand lying around. 

[chris1044]

on the home page there is a image of the ducati flat tracker, I never noticed before that the engine in that chassis is rotated backward. just an observation, carry on

It's rotated "backwards" to get the horizontal head out of the front tire's way.  If they don't do this, they can't get the correct suspension geometry (rake) for the track.

Probably helps with centralizing the mass somewhat as well...

[Raux]

And likely helps the swingarm and chain interference

[NAKID]

Yeah, it's expensive, but if you nver have to replace any parts....

[Slide Panda]

I'm really digging the finish on the pressure plate. That thing is gorgeous. 

The pattern isn't anything unique - several manuf make plates with that same milling pattern. But the effect of the Type 3 ano is nice.