Author Topic: ESR quick change clutch cover opinions? (Read 5602 times)

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.

Pumashine · « **Reply #1 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.

supernutt · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2013, 09:17:24 PM »

Other than the bearing, no issues with it at all?

sameltoe · « **Reply #3 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

Pumashine · « **Reply #4 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.

Grande huevos · « **Reply #5 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???

Pumashine · « **Reply #6 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

rablack21 · « **Reply #7 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.

chrisr · « **Reply #8 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.

etccb · « **Reply #9 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.

69-ss-396 · « **Reply #10 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.

supernutt · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2013, 01:31:22 PM »

That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks guys for all the honest opinions

supernutt · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2013, 05:49:51 PM »

At least 1 to start anyways

Grande huevos · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2013, 05:57:28 PM »

Ill be buying one within the next 2 months

89Longrod · « **Reply #14 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.