Video on what a slipper clutch is

[MM300_imp]

Excellent info, thanks for posting it

[dsan1964_imp]

Cool 😎


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[rusty1_imp]

Great video, But Honda started to use slipper clutch's on production motorcycles back in the early 80's on the v-four motors [and some other motors] and have used them off and on since. 36years ago!

[Randy B]

Great video, But Honda started to use slipper clutch's on production motorcycles back in the early 80's on the v-four motors [and some other motors] and have used them off and on since. 36years ago!

That wasn't the point of my post though. It will, for the first time, be incorporated on the CB1100 starting with the 2017 model year.
I didn't know what a slipper clutch was or what it was meant to do so when I came upon this video I figured I would post it to inform those like myself that didn't know about them.

[kmoney_imp]

They're cool for sport bikes, but if I had to ask for one feature to be added to a CB this wouldn't have even crossed my mind. Seems like kind of an odd addition to the bike.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Many new bikes have the assist/slipper clutch these days. It's much easier to pull the lever and helps prevent rear wheel skid. The clutch on the Street Cup is amazingly light as is the clutch on the new Z650. Kawasaki uses these even on the 300 Ninja series.

They're cool for sport bikes, but if I had to ask for one feature to be added to a CB this wouldn't have even crossed my mind. Seems like kind of an odd addition to the bike.

Yep that's what I first thought; never felt the clutch was especially hard to pull in. But as the technology becomes more common and cheaper to manufacture, now I see as it makes great sense. The very light clutch pull reduces rider fatigue and aids precision, and of course the slipper feature is just a good safety item. It IS hard to get used to the ultralight feel at first. It's like ABS and traction control, in due course of time all bikes will have these "new" features. Thanks, Randy B!

[kmoney_imp]

Many new bikes have the assist/slipper clutch these days. It's much easier to pull the lever and helps prevent rear wheel skid. The clutch on the Street Cup is amazingly light as is the clutch on the new Z650. Kawasaki uses these even on the 300 Ninja series.

They're cool for sport bikes, but if I had to ask for one feature to be added to a CB this wouldn't have even crossed my mind. Seems like kind of an odd addition to the bike.

Yep that's what I first thought; never felt the clutch was especially hard to pull in. But as the technology becomes more common and cheaper to manufacture, now I see as it makes great sense. The very light clutch pull reduces rider fatigue and aids precision, and of course the slipper feature is just a good safety item. It IS hard to get used to the ultralight feel at first. It's like ABS and traction control, in due course of time all bikes will have these "new" features. Thanks, Randy B!

Yep that's what I first thought; never felt the clutch was especially hard to pull in. But as the technology becomes more common and cheaper to manufacture, now I see as it makes great sense. The very light clutch pull reduces rider fatigue and aids precision, and of course the slipper feature is just a good safety item. It IS hard to get used to the ultralight feel at first. It's like ABS and traction control, in due course of time all bikes will have these "new" features. Thanks, Randy B! Interesting. I never knew it would have an effect on lever effort. Cool to know.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Great video, But Honda started to use slipper clutch's on production motorcycles back in the early 80's on the v-four motors [and some other motors] and have used them off and on since. 36years ago!

That wasn't the point of my post though. It will, for the first time, be incorporated on the CB1100 starting with the 2017 model year.
I didn't know what a slipper clutch was or what it was meant to do so when I came upon this video I figured I would post it to inform those like myself that didn't know about them.

That wasn't the point of my post though. It will, for the first time, be incorporated on the CB1100 starting with the 2017 model year.
I didn't know what a slipper clutch was or what it was meant to do so when I came upon this video I figured I would post it to inform those like myself that didn't know about them. lol you know how it is Randy, us old guys just can't resist showing how far back we go! Thanks for this, keep 'em coming.
I just finished watching it. "Slip'n'Grip" is a cool term for assist/slipper clutches. Ari Henning is a good man for the job here, a very sharp young fellow coming from a strong racing background. His dad, Todd, was a vintage race guy, one of the best.

[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9996&pid=159515#pid159515]And see this post.

Very good diagram of the Honda assist/slipper design and more.

[flynrider]

Interesting video. I could have used a slipper clutch back in my racing days, but I can't say I've ever needed one on the street. The "grip" function would have been nice to have on the CB750, which has notoriously weak clutch springs. Even when brand new, the clutch would slip under max acceleration.

[Ulvetanna_imp]