Author Topic: Brock's clutch mod/cushion (Read 5882 times) Tweet

fordtech58 · « **on:** March 11, 2006, 07:55:05 AM »

I'm setting up my 05 for street and strip use. I really like the looks of Brocks ultra clutch mod. but am unsure about also adding the 'cushion' he offers. The bike will be completely stock engine and wheelbase, I will be lowered, strapped, 16 tooth front. I'm about 185lbs fully suited. If any other info would help, please ask. Is a slave support required or not needed? Thanks, Rick B.

gnd111 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2006, 08:39:04 AM »

Slave support will need to be used with the heavier springs but i seriously suggest Motorheads case saver support. The cushion works well for some people i know but i have never tried it...

Quijinn · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:55:22 AM »

I have a 05, and the way I understand it is that the newer bikes dont need the cushion. We need the HD springs and the clutch mod, and the slave support. The newer bikes already have a cushion of sorts built in. I may be wrong but I assume that is what the Cone washer on the bottom does.

gnd111 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2006, 03:30:26 PM »

Quote from: Quijinn on March 11, 2006, 11:55:22 AM

I have a 05, and the way I understand it is that the newer bikes dont need the cushion. We need the HD springs and the clutch mod, and the slave support. The newer bikes already have a cushion of sorts built in. I may be wrong but I assume that is what the Cone washer on the bottom does.

Your is the same as my 02. GeorgeC has an 05 and uses the cushion...

Quijinn · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:10:02 PM »

hmmm not sure how the cushion would feel, but my clutch was never bad, just a little weak. Also was hard to get used to on the feel being hydro. What is does the difference feel like? Does it slip easier or just engage smother?

gnd111 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:16:58 PM »

Does it slip easier or just engage smother?

Quijinn · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:22:33 PM »

hmm mine is pretty smooth. Might have to check into this, first we have to see my clutch mod holds up haha

Made a jig and weilded it up myself, feels good so far, but only burn out launches.

gnd111 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Quijinn on March 11, 2006, 04:22:33 PM

hmm mine is pretty smooth. Might have to check into this, first we have to see my clutch mod holds up haha Made a jig and weilded it up myself, feels good so far, but only burn out launches.

The cushion has nothing to do with the welded part...

Quijinn · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:49:51 PM »

Ohh I know, sorry should have explained better. Want to make sure everything is gtg, since I weilded it up. If not I will have to order the light clutch cam from brock. I had it up to 10600 and no issues so far.

Is he running the cushion with brocks springs or hd ones?

GeorgeC · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2006, 07:06:20 AM »

I'm using the springs that come with the cushion (4 heavy, 2 super heavy). I can't honestly say that there's much difference between the cushion and the stock setup, but I seem to go through clutches more often now... I think I have some toasted ones now, in fact.

fordtech58 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2006, 07:19:06 AM »

George C, Thanks for the input, thats what I was looking for. I was assuming 'cushion' related to 'slip' and i think you just confirmed that for me. I'm all stock at this point so I believe clutch frying shouldn't be a problem unless I go brain dead with the lever. Thanks, Rick

Streaker00 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:00:40 AM »

I prefer the 02 and newer stock clutch set up with heavy springs and the clutch mod. I have a 2000, had the cushion and replaced it with the 02 clutch. I think I still have the cushion somewhere if you really want to try it a see the difference.

Jim

Quijinn · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2006, 11:34:31 AM »

Cool thanks for the imput Big George, I think I am going to stick with the clutch mod and 3 HD springs and see how it goes. I never had a problem slipping the clutch, just always felt jerky and unnatural. I am hopeing the weilded slipper clutch will help with that.

Busa58 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2006, 11:16:46 AM »

Fordtech58, my bike is set up like yours but i am 160lbs. I use
the ultra mod/cushion..works great.. never tried it without the cushion

fordtech58 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2006, 07:31:12 PM »

Busa 58, Thanks for the reply, are you using your bike street and track? If so how many passes have you put on it? street miles? Have you had to replace clutch plates? Thanks, Rick

Project busa · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2006, 08:56:35 PM »

Well I believe theres a big difference in BDE cushion and stck cushion !
BDE feels much smoother and does not chatter at all...........!
Installed it in mine and saw the diffrence at once on the street and on the strip.

I would recommend you to buy the Clutch mod and cushion kit !

Busa58 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2006, 11:14:47 AM »

Yeah, i ride on the street to but not alot..4000 miles..i have replaced the clutches..
put several passes on them..150-200 guessing?? the clutch lever is pretty stiff but
i got use to it.

Another guy uses the mod with stiffer springs and it works good to.

Quijinn · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2006, 06:59:24 PM »

yah that is what I am trying this year. Mod and 3 hd springs, may go to 6 when I go turbo hehe

flashracer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2006, 07:30:06 PM »

I JUST PUT THE CUSHION ON MY 99 BUSA AND I NOW HAVE THE BEST 60' I HAVE EVER GOTTON. 1.40

13 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2006, 08:55:44 PM »

Yeah guy that races with us has been racing with us, with one for a while and it was stiff for a while but now it feels almost like a stock springs, but still works great

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