2013-2014 Clutch Retrofit Kit Interest List!!!

kuksul08 · May 21, 2017

Hi everyone,

I have some good news

. I have been working with a supplier to provide an upgrade kit for the clutch on 2013 and 2014 Hypermotard and Hyperstrada bikes.

There will be two kits offered:
Option 1. A 4 piece anti-judder kit like what is found in the 2015+ model year, for $79 shipped. This includes a special spring, spacer, backing plate, and narrow friction plate that you could install into your existing clutch.
Option 2. A complete clutch pack including anti-judder components like what is found in the 2015+ model year, for $199 shipped.

These are the highest quality Italian components from a major parts dealer that I will post up later...

As for timing - that is still up in the air. It all depends on how many people are interested. If we have enough people, we could be looking at 4-5 weeks, but if only a few are interested it could be months away.

Please post up if you are interested, and include which above option you would prefer. Thanks!!

monocog007 · May 22, 2017

I'm definitely in for Option 1!

dragoontwo · May 22, 2017

I think I'll be in for #2. Thanks for doing the leg work on this.

Edited to line up with my later post.

gatdammit · May 22, 2017

Kuk,

Will Option 1 make the existing clutch handle like Option 2? I only have 12K on my existing clutch and that's not excessive.

rldixon · May 22, 2017

Option 2

kuksul08 · May 22, 2017

gatdammit said:
Kuk,

Will Option 1 make the existing clutch handle like Option 2? I only have 12K on my existing clutch and that's not excessive.

Yes, it should. I myself would go for Option 1 because my clutches usually last forever and I am guessing my original clutch is still good. However, some may argue that if you're going through the hassle of taking it apart, you might as well replace everything. I don't know if you'd be able to feel any difference, unless there is another factor at play that we don't know about yet.

Either way, both options are a massive savings over the part straight from Duc.

gatdammit · May 22, 2017

I'm down for Option 1.
Cheers

edgary · May 22, 2017

Here, here.

My clutch has a bit over 9,000 miles and I suspect it's the original (bought used with ~6,000 miles) so I don't have a problem getting the whole clutch for $199.

However, it seems like option 1 is in the lead and I have no problem with that either, since the clutch is still not slipping. I'll go with the majority.

That is to say, Option 1 [or Option 2].

bayotte · May 22, 2017

That's awesome new guys, hope this works out! I would suggest option 2, solely for the purpose of ensuring that the clutch stack height is correct.

kuksul08 · May 22, 2017

edgary said:
Here, here.

My clutch has a bit over 9,000 miles and I suspect it's the original (bought used with ~6,000 miles) so I don't have a problem getting the whole clutch for $199.

However, it seems like option 1 is in the lead and I have no problem with that either, since the clutch is still not slipping. I'll go with the majority.

That is to say, Option 1 [or Option 2].

Right on. It sounds like you'd prefer #2 if timing is not a factor.

bayotte said:
That's awesome new guys, hope this works out! I would suggest option 2, solely for the purpose of ensuring that the clutch stack height is correct.

The stackup should stay within the spec since we'd be swapping out two parts that equal 4.3mm for four parts that equal 5mm. You have a point though - as Option 2 parts will emulate a 2015 kit exactly and you'd have all new parts in there.

philthymike · May 22, 2017

I'd go for option 1. I'd love for the clutch to be nice and smooth like the one on my Suzuki.

BadToTheBown · May 22, 2017

Sign me up. Ready to send money...

dragoontwo · May 22, 2017

I'm a ******* today. I meant to say option 2. I meant the whole pack, but said 1 for some reason.

zippy49 · May 22, 2017

I'm up for Option 2.

bayotte · May 22, 2017

If anyone is on the fence about this swap, I'd really encourage you to go for it. I've put a few thousand kilometers on my new clutch, can't say enough about how much better it is and how happy I am with it. If you're not mechanically inclined, I had a shop quote me 2 hours to do the swap.

kuksul08 · May 22, 2017

bayotte said:
If anyone is on the fence about this swap, I'd really encourage you to go for it. I've put a few thousand kilometers on my new clutch, can't say enough about how much better it is and how happy I am with it. If you're not mechanically inclined, I had a shop quote me 2 hours to do the swap.

That's really reassuring. Even with 14k on the clock, I manage to have the herky-jerky starts about 25% of the time. It's definitely the bike!

Gaffler · May 23, 2017

Option 1

edgary · May 23, 2017

kuksul08 said:
Right on. It sounds like you'd prefer #2 if timing is not a factor.

Yes, but I can also go with Option 1 if that's what the majority of people want. Consider me the wildcard.

Hyp Noob · May 23, 2017

IN for OPTION #2!

thanks so much for working hard to set this up.

I'm assuming my (not so great) dealer can install this correctly. I know it's a bit different than current stock clutch pack ... any problems or should I bring diagrams for dealer mechanic?

Cheers!

kuksul08 · May 23, 2017

Hyp Noob said:
IN for OPTION #2!

thanks so much for working hard to set this up.

I'm assuming my (not so great) dealer can install this correctly. I know it's a bit different than current stock clutch pack ... any problems or should I bring diagrams for dealer mechanic?

Cheers!

Any mechanic should be able to do it. Member bayotte created a really nice DIY guide.

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