kb7kuh Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Anything I need to know about before installing a lockup? Just bought one and want to get it installed Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 RACING Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 While your in there get the roller bearing mod for the pressure plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb7kuh Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Yea, I have been looking at that and it's a good time to do it while I have the cover off how does the lockup go on? Does it just bolt onto the clutch pack pressure plate? or does it replace it? Edited April 21, 2006 by kb7kuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Check this out for instructions on your install: http://www.directdrivecnc.net/Instalinstructions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb7kuh Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Very Cool. Thanks, I got the lockout and cover for 225.00 only used 2 times. I will install it on my dune banshee until I get the drag bike done Edited April 21, 2006 by kb7kuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanU90 Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Very Cool. Thanks, I got the lockout and cover for 225.00 only used 2 times. I will install it on my dune banshee until I get the drag bike done 505695[/snapback] Wow howd u manage that ? Ebay? Is it all Direct Drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamCote_3 Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 What does this lock up really do? Does it improve response because i am running with a stock clutch, will this improve it a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Im curious as well....More info about the lock-up clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb7kuh Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) Bought it from a guy that was parting out his bike, I'm pretty sure it's a Direct Drive setup. From what I have been told, the faster the motor spins, the weights apply more force the the clutch plates. This allows for less clutch slippage. Some chime in if I'm wrong. Edited April 24, 2006 by kb7kuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 no more slipping clutch means no more power lost to the wheels...must have for 90+ hp motors and a good idea for ones 70+... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanU90 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Yah pretty much a lock up even tho a banshee clutch needs to slip it takes up the excessive slip and gives Much more torque not needed until like loco said 70+ hp more heavily modded engines Also makes u able to run softer springs for a easier clutch pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 RACING Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 What does this lock up really do? Does it improve response because i am running with a stock clutch, will this improve it a lot? 506026[/snapback] Im curious as well....More info about the lock-up clutch. 506068[/snapback] They work on Centrifugal energy...What you install is a plate on the outside of the pressure plate, that contains flyweights. When the clutch spins (hence centrifugal, the flyweights on the outside of the pressure plate apply pressure to the plate. Which squeezes the fibers and friction plates together, causing them not to slip.........Actually makes a clutch last alot longer!!! And thats why they are called lockups!! Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 420 Racing- That'll work man, sums it up pretty well..I know you guys said thats ideal, for bigger HP motors, but would it hurt anything on a say..55hp Shee'?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsheppick Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 You would know if it direct drive if it says that cnc'ed into the lockup itself and it will also say "Banshee" on it... I run a direct drive lockup and I paid around 425 by the time it was said and done. I have taken my clutch apart many timesin the last month and you cannot tell the clutch has even been used minus the fluid on it. I run the hard springs from the EBC DRK 8 disk clutch kit. I'm thinking of moving to stock springs to aid in shifting from 3-4th. That is when my bike has a hell of a time going into 4th cuz the lockup has put so much preasure at powerband i have to pull the clutch and wait a split second then shift not shift fast. You would want to say a pancake baring is pretty much required or your going to have lift when the adjuster welds to the ball... Also, Why you are at it replace the clutch cable :-) they are 23 dollars ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb7kuh Posted April 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 i got it it the other day and it is a Direct Drive. I think the side cover was made by the other company (I can't remember the name) but it looks sweet! I need to order the through out bearing now. I'm going to put the stock springs back in (now running 3 stock and 3 barnett) Can't wait to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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