Interest in Barnett Clutch Baskets?

[eff]

I sent my broken clutch basket to Barnett for them to review. I also contacted Rekluse and Wiseco but they didn't return my message.

The result was that Mark at Barnett told me they have no quick matches, i.e. the CR250 basket, but would consider manufacturing them if there was demand. A nice feature of the Barnett basket is the stainless inserts on the fingers that resist wear and grooving.

Since clutch baskets are a wear item and folks will need to replace them as they get grooved, it seems that adequate demand for an aftermarket basket would be sufficient.

If you would be interested in having Barnett make baskets for our bikes, please send Mark an email at info@barnettclutches.com and let him know that there is interest.

 

[gasgasman]

I e-mailed Barnett and they requested I send them a basket so they can do the machine work etc.

eff. Do they have your clutch basket?

 

[eff]

I sent it in already and they have already returned it saying that they will consider making them if they get more demand. Did Mike reply to you?

 

[gasgasman]

Someone named Chris Taylor responded to my e-mail.

Judging by the response here, I would say there is no demand.

 

[wence]

Someone named Chris Taylor responded to my e-mail.

Judging by the response here, I would say there is no demand.

Sorry guys,
I would be interested but cannot afford to buy one just yet as I am trying to support a wife and two boys , a horse habit(wife) and a motorbike habit(mine). My 3 year old is now starting to ride so I guess I will be even poorer.
Cheers Mark

 

[eff]

Someone named Chris Taylor responded to my e-mail.

Judging by the response here, I would say there is no demand.

Sounds like a standard response to new requests.

 

[einsteingarage]

I would be interested at some point like Eff said earlier. Eventually I will need one.

 

[eff]

Maybe we should send messgaes into Mike directly mike@barnettclutches.com.

 

[Eric K]

I sent in my message expressing interest. I need a new basket soon.

 

[Skidad]

I'm sure there is plenty of interest in having it as an available option but the real market for it is another story like many GG after market parts. GG riders seem to be a really thrifty bunch compared to how the KTM guys throw money at their bikes. If it aint broke don't fix it.

The good thing I think (without checking every year part #) is that clutch basket is most likely the same for a many years of 250/300's. Who knows the answer to this? EDIT: part # from 2000-2004 is different from the 2005-2010. It's possible the newer basket might work in the older bikes and is just a slight redesign but I'm not sure. It would be great to be able to tell Barnet that the same clutch basket is used in 10 or more model years of bikes. I'll see what I can find out.

That alone may make it worth while for Barnett to make it.

The fact that GG doesn't change main component things much from one year to the next could at least possibly give some incentive to after market companies to make these parts and recoup the R&D costs...(hear that Rekluse).

If GG starts changing things like KTM does we would be screwed for aftermarket stuff unless a ton more bikes were sold. Don't think either is gonna happen anytime soon.

 

[einsteingarage]

I just pulled all the clutch plates out of a 2005 250 and put them into a 2004 300. Everything seems to work fine. If that helps. I didn't swap the baskets though.

 

[Skidad]

I e-mailed Go Fasters about the clutch baskets. Haven't heard back yet.

 

[Rick]

What about Hinson clutch products????

 

[GMP]

The stock basket is good quality, its just not a forever part.

Perhaps another option is to machine the fingers and install replacable steel inserts like the Barnett basket. Then it would be a forever part. I called the guy in PA (Stormin Norman Racing) that used to provide this service but his phone is disconnected. He was the first, before Barnett. I do not think it would be too hard for a guy like Ron or Les to have a quantity of inserts (relatively cheap stampings) made up and machine your basket for install. I even suspect that the inserts could be designed for use on different baskets(bikes). Stormin Norman Racing used to charge about $100 for this service. Not bad considering the result.

 

[add]

I'm intrested. More intrested in a full assembly hub, basket, pressure plate. A good basket is not going to stop the hub from grooving. I think there would be better luck approaching Talon because they operate more in the euro market.

 

[Skidad]

Mark at Go Fasters said the newer 05-10 basket will work in the older bikes. So possibly over 10 model years of GG bikes. Good info to give Barnett to encourage them to make a basket. I suggested to Mark he contact Barnett as well.

There is a beautiful basket available in Europe from 2T Racing but it's almost $350 before shipping

 

[Cruiser]

I can say the basket from my 97 seamed to fit well in my 03 and the 03 in the 97.. if it wasnt for the wear on the 97 basket you couldnt tell the difference from it and the newer one..

 

[GMP]

My neighbor recently bought a machine shop. If someone can send me an old basket, I'll talk to him about the steel insert mod and see if he is interested in this service and the cost. No promises just an idea.

Can the steel inserts on the Barnett baskets be purchased separately for replacement if neccessary?

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Glenn,
I have an old basket kicking around that I could mail out if your neighbour is truly interested in doing this.

I would be very interested in a cost effective clutch basket replacement. The stock one is ridiculously expensive.

 

[eff]

One more issue. The old basket that Steve has is the same as mine that failed. Both had a piece break off, but mine was the whole finger. The used basket I replaced it with looked beefier and was different.

Glenn, if your neighbor was to do this he would need two different inserts for the fingers. I will try to post a photo tonight. I took photos of both baskets.