Clutch kits/springs

[1979GS550stl]

I'm looking to replace my clutch, and I'm considering the EBS kit from Bike Bandit. Anybody had experiences with these? Are they quality? Any other recommended brands you've had good luck with?

Thanks.

[chef1366]

I bought Pro Series clutch discs and CSK clutch springs from Dennis Kirk. It was a great price and they are holding up well even with my upgrades.

[sharpy]

ebc

Got EBC plates in mine, work a treat. Also got heavy duty springs and put only 3 in and left 3 standard. No slip at all

[brveagle]

I have a barnett racing clutch plates, with EBC springs from bikebandit.. I run 3/3 on the springs, and love the pull... Prety snappy, but yet it's doable...

[bwringer]

I've used EBC and Vesrah clutch bits, and been very happy with both.

Unless your engine is a nitro-fueled fire breathing drag monster, you don't need heavy duty clutch springs. Simply replace the elderly, badly sagged originals with new OEM springs from Suzuki.

With that said, I've found that GS clutch disks are rarely actually worn out or even showing any wear at all (unless the clutch has been abused and/or slipping badly for a long time because of bad springs).

Clutch slippage can usually be cured simply with new springs and a clutch cover gasket -- about $20 and 15 minutes of work.

[1979GS550stl]

Thanks for the advice. I hadn't thought of doing 3/3. I may try the 3/3 and see what happens, as I've read of complaints of the new springs making the clutch a little to heavy.