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Old 31-01-2005 | 04:25 PM
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Organic, fast road, paddle clutches what do these terms mean
Old 31-01-2005 | 09:40 PM
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orgainic is eaxctly what it says 'organic' design is similar to that of a 'normal' clutch (ie full circle) but the marterial used makes the clutch much less likely to slip. this is is a 'fast road clutch'
the other option is a paddle clutch and it is just that a set of paddles (usually cerametalic) rivveted to a driven plate this gives greater claming pressure on the flywheel and the clutch will only slip under MASSIVE torque loading.
this is calssed as a 'race clutch' as it is developed for use in race situations where clutch control is not important
These plates can be used on the road (i have one as do a lot of other people on this board) however they are renowned for being arkward to operate etc. (although im so used to mine i dont notice it)
Hope that helps a bit
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cheers mate so i basically want a organic clutch
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