Maybe this question belongs in tech, but how can a clutch increase torque? Torque is produced by the engine and the clutch is part of the drive train. If the old clutch is able to transfer 100% of the torque produced by the engine, then how can different clutch plates transfer more than 100%? If the old clutch is not able to transfer all of the available torque, then isn't this just a problem with the clutch that can be fixed by replacing the worn oem components with new oem components?
Jesus fuck, the dude doesn’t understand mechanical force, he just stated as best he could what he was told. The upgraded clutch will handle a greater amount of torque than the stock. Can we get back to more important shit like how often to beat off in the shower so you don’t knock up your old lady again, or what’s the best deal on a vacuum?
I understand it to a point, but I'm not an expert on clutches. I do know that going from 8 plates and fibers, to 13 plates and fibers gives you more surface area for the clutch to grab on, there for, your torque would increase, would it not?
The amount of torque a particular engine produces is static. The amount of torque a particular engine component can HANDLE is what’s at question here. The clutch you’re describing can most likely handle a greater amount of torque than a stock one can.
And yes you are correct, the clutch isn't creating the torque, its making the torque that your engine makes more useful to you.
you should school my buddy with the latest rekluse in his 2023 KTM XC about that principal... he looped his bike today... three times against slimey root climbs. Now has to buy a new subframe and body work because he doesnt understand how an auto clutch works or what throttle control is.
It doesn't say I'm a mechanical engineer. That would be a person that designs these clutches. I'm a manufacturing engineer, I work with them to prove out a process and/or procedures. Two different things.
no doubt they make a nice clutch system... my buddy seems to think because he has the 4.0 that throttle control doesnt apply. Personally... if I went with a 4T platform a Rekluse would be 2nd on the list after the boingers were sorted. My buddy likes to put put around trails in the same gear constantly taunting the throttle so the Rekluse isnt doing him any favors on a 2T.
