Dry clutch conversion?

[Guest]

I am using the transmission form a 550 and had read about suzuki clutches running dry, (Britten v1000) Now I am no experienced mechanic, but I am already coming up with some issues with this idea. First off the oil fill cap is right over the clutch, so there must be essential oil passages to the clutch housing? also I am having trouble seeing any substantial benefit from this conversion on a road running canyon "racer". It seems that a dry setup would result in frequent clutch replacements?

[Billy Ricks]

It may not be impossible but not worth the effort. The early limited edition GSXRs had them and some of the Ducs. Your cases were built for a wet clutch and getting around it will be tough.

[Agemax]

more trouble than its worth, the engine needs oil, the clutch needs oil, the crankcase and gearbox bearings need oil.the clutch would fry in minutes

[hampshirehog]

the clutch would fry in minutes

Probably not as long as that.

Nevertheless, it would be an interesting challenge. It's not worth doing of course (as stated above) but then neither was climbing Mount Everest in my view. If you have the time I wouldn't mind following a post describing how to do it.

[Agemax]

Probably not as long as that.

Nevertheless, it would be an interesting challenge. It's not worth doing of course (as stated above) but then neither was climbing Mount Everest in my view. If you have the time I wouldn't mind following a post describing how to do it.

they said a gs1000 window clutch cover is impossible, i managed it, so maybe anything is possible if you got the time,expertise and the money to fulfill your idea

[ashdricky]

they said a gs1000 window clutch cover is impossible, i managed it, so maybe anything is possible if you got the time,expertise and the money to fulfill your idea

Is the clutch basket/ assembly identical on GS models?

[hampshirehog]

Is the clutch basket/ assembly identical on GS models?

No. Follows the same lines, basic design etc but they aren't the same.

[Nessism]

A dry clutch on a GS is one of the oddest ideas I've seen yet. Reminds me of the thread about the guy wanting an extended swingarm on a shafty. Go for it and post lots of photos!!!

[still_bluenoser]

clutch needs oil,

Unless its a dry clutch



Vintage race DOHC honda cb750's had a dry clutch. There are some still in circulation, I'm sure with lots of time and money invested its possible.

I'd sure like to hear it running!!


Go for it!!!

[Nessism]

Even with crazy money to blow I doubt it could be done on a GS. There are various non-clutch parts inside the clutch cavity that need oil, plus the transmission shafts, clutch basket bearings, etc all need oil too.

[busa1300]

Suzuki-XR69-032.jpg

Been done for years.... All GP bikes have had dry clutches since beginning of time.
This is Suzuki's version of a GS1000 dry clutch
Both my Suzuki RGV SP's have dry clutches...

[Cipher]

wow thats a stretch

[Steve]

WOW. Dead thread for 5 1/2 years, then it springs to life.

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