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hughes:
Monkeybutts offers a Barnett clutch kit for 87-04 KX500. The kit contains heavy duty kevlar friction plates and heavy duty drive plates with springs. What do ya'll think about the Barnett clutch kits? I know that steel plates are better than almun. but I don't know anything about the kevlar plates. Monkeybutts also offers a EBC clutch kit for 89-04 KX500. Do the 500's share a common cltch? One clutch kit fits 87-04 and the other fits 89-04. what up ?  :(  Thanks

KXcam22:
Hughes,
  Barnetts used to tbe the "top dog" in clutches.  I have had a few in other bikes and they were all quite good. No experience with the K5 yet. There's lots of kits around now. I'll be shopping for a clutch this winter and Barnett will be my first choice, based on my past experience. Cam.

hughes:
What do you know about the kevlar plates? I am only know about almun. or steel. I just need a clutch that will last a long time and perform.

gowen:
Hughes, I've been testing diffrent clutches in my 500 and 2 out of 3 I've tested have started slipping after a few months. 1 being the Moose Clutch from Dennis Kirk, and 2 being Tusk. I decided I'd give both a shot and have gotten most slip from the Moose. Anyway, I'm up to the EBC kit and that has the BEST feel and so far has not slipped yet. Hell, I've got a few kits laying around. ;-)

KXcam22:
Gabe,
  Do they really slip?? Wow.  My stocker hasn't yet and I always thought those kits would be better. I wonder if the steel plates have less friction (more polished after some use?) than the aluminum ones?  Keep me posted, I will need a clutch this winter. Thanks. Cam.

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