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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Technical => Topic started by: charlieofak on September 13, 2011, 10:25:32 AM

Title: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
Post by: charlieofak on September 13, 2011, 10:25:32 AM

I need a new clutch basket for my RM (notched pretty good and very herky/jerky at take off)and I figured I'd do a clutch kit (plates and springs) as well. Anybody have a suggestion for a good aftermarket set? Like I saw in an earlier post, I was thinking about the Barnett stuff, but am open to anything that has a history of good performance. Would be a major bonus if the clutch was easier to pull as well. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
Post by: TMKIWI on September 13, 2011, 01:31:04 PM

Any of the 'Name' brands of clutch companies will do.
Spend what your budget allows.
My RM had a stiff clutch pull as well. Not sure if there is a fix or not.
Someone here should know.

Title: Re: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
Post by: Micahdogg on September 23, 2011, 10:06:52 AM

Barnett Dirt Digger clutch kits will provide you a couple types of springs.  The stiff ones naturally provide better clamping force, but make the pull stiffer.  An 02 RM should have a pretty easy clutch pull to begin with so if yours is stiff you may want to check the condition of the cable and replace it also.

I would suggest the Barnett DD clutch with light duty springs.  Any billet basket will light years better than the stock junk.  I think Moose is competitively priced.  The inner hub plays a big part to, if yours is munched up, consider a new stock OEM inner hub because a good billet one will be about $250.  I think you can get a new OEM one for like $60.  Add in a new cable, make sure your perch isn't munsoned up and you should be golden.

Title: Re: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
Post by: oldermxr on September 23, 2011, 01:05:35 PM

The EBC clutch's are good I been useing them for years with no problems and they are actually made by Barrnet

Title: Re: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
Post by: rm250guy on September 24, 2011, 05:48:49 AM

I would also recommend you install a motion pro clutch perch/lever.  It is a little pricey at just over $100 but it really helps the action, adjusts easily while riding and extends overall clutch life tremendously over the stocker.  I am a total clutch abuser and have been running these on my many RMs over the years.