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Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: supernutt on November 14, 2013, 08:34:10 PM
Does anyone have one of the ESR quick change clutch covers?  The price is attractive but I am not sure about the quality and wanted some opinions.  I am not after the looks I just want the functionality of it.  I know I can get one from burgard and also CT had a couple polished ones but they were more money.
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: Pumashine on November 14, 2013, 09:13:24 PM
I have been using one for 2 years now. Do realize they are new and you should heat it up before pressing the water pump bearing in.
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: supernutt on November 14, 2013, 09:17:24 PM
Other than the bearing, no issues with it at all?
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: sameltoe on November 14, 2013, 09:44:54 PM
If I wasn't so set on finding a Duncan specific cover, I would definitly went with an ESR
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: Pumashine on November 14, 2013, 10:55:51 PM
Quote from: supernutt;17548
Other than the bearing, no issues with it at all?
The surface the bearing was being pushed into did not seem square or machined square to the  bearing bore. I guess what I am saying it was not the same as OEM ones we are used to. Did not really have any issues with anything.
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: Grande huevos on November 15, 2013, 08:31:47 AM
I am curious about these too!  I thought I read on their site that the bearing and mechanical seal come installed???
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: Pumashine on November 15, 2013, 09:15:05 AM
Quote from: Grande huevos;17579
I am curious about these too!  I thought I read on their site that the bearing and mechanical seal come installed???
Back when they first came out on sale for $199 the WP mech seal and bearing were shipped on the side. I see that the price has gone up to $299
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: rablack21 on November 15, 2013, 09:27:16 AM
Back when I got mine, they were still $199 and mine came ready to go with bearing and seal installed. I have raced the entire year with it and rode quite a bit last year. Zero issues to date. Have not actually used the quick change function yet, but have had no issues with any leaking anyway.
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: chrisr on November 15, 2013, 09:28:05 AM
Quote from: Pumashine;17547
Do realize they are new and you should heat it up before pressing the water pump bearing in.


That's a good point Puma.  A lot of folks don't think about or don't know to check bearing clearances.  That's a extremely important thing to do on a new, never used part.  Also a rule of thumb for installing bearings is to avoid pressing them into cast parts, always use heat if possible.
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Post by: etccb on November 15, 2013, 10:02:57 AM
I had one on the last build. It worked great with no problems at all and I would absolutely get another.
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Post by: 69-ss-396 on November 15, 2013, 11:43:31 AM
I've been running one for about 8 months with no trouble. I'd buy another in a heart beat.
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Post by: supernutt on November 15, 2013, 01:31:22 PM
That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks guys for all the honest opinions
Title: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions?
Post by: supernutt on November 15, 2013, 05:49:51 PM
At least 1 to start anyways
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Post by: Grande huevos on November 15, 2013, 05:57:28 PM
Ill be buying one within the next 2 months
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Post by: 89Longrod on November 15, 2013, 07:07:45 PM
I bought one when they first came out and were 199. The bearing and mech seal were installed on mine and I have been running it for 2 seasons now and everything still works great with no leaks.