Tenman
Well-Known Member
The stock clutch on mine with 54k mies works like it's still new. It's hard for me to imagine a better clutch. Other than being a little on the stiff side in stop n go traffic. If it does go out I will be trying out the Barnett.If the clutch is not engaging until the lever is let all the way out, it's not totally disengaging which would cause the notching shifting. Like someone else said, if it's not slipping it's not wore out.
The weakest link on these clutches is the diaphragm style clutch spring. Replace it with a Barnett pressure plate kit with standard style springs and you will love your clutch again. I have seen a lot of Yamaha clutch problems over the years caused by the oem spring. The first thing I did when I got my S10 was to install the Barnett kit.
Does the Barnett have a softer pull? I've got carpal tunnel in my throttle hand. Sometimes in stop n go traffic. It get's to hurting like hell.