01-19-2018, 03:08 AM
The principle purpose of a slipper clutch is to reduce engine braking and increase rear tire control, especially if that engine braking is done abruptly and while heavily applying the front brake.
An easier pull is a side benefit.
Canyon running with my Sportster 1200 Sport would chirp the rear tire when I got lazy (not lightly blipping the throttle) on downshifting before a turn.
A slipper clutch would reduce that, but I've not had that issue with the 2014 CB1100. Nevada does not have the canyons that I enjoyed in SoCal, but Deer Creek Road (NV highway 158 in the Spring Mountains) is a smooth run on the CB1100.
Think of a slipper clutch as partially pulling the clutch lever when abruptly backing off the throttle.
An easier pull is a side benefit.
Canyon running with my Sportster 1200 Sport would chirp the rear tire when I got lazy (not lightly blipping the throttle) on downshifting before a turn.
A slipper clutch would reduce that, but I've not had that issue with the 2014 CB1100. Nevada does not have the canyons that I enjoyed in SoCal, but Deer Creek Road (NV highway 158 in the Spring Mountains) is a smooth run on the CB1100.
Think of a slipper clutch as partially pulling the clutch lever when abruptly backing off the throttle.