Slipper clutches ⚙️ | Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

Diving into exactly what a slipper clutch is with Simon Crafar! 🔧
How they can help with engine braking, rear grip into the corner and also smoothing out gear changes when the riders are hard on the power! 💨
#TechTalk | #MalaysianGP 🇲🇾
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[@Chicaneist]

The fact that he always explains these with so much passion just makes me even more passionate about the tech of MotoGP, not just the racing.

[@jeffestrada6857]

If you got paid as much as him you would be enthusiastic too

[@shyan5886]

They should having a drawing board like F1 to explains the situation and makes everything attractive to new comers.

[@whiteknob7944]

But why does he keep those marbles in his mouth?

[@PDigsss]

@@jeffestrada6857 he's that enthusiastic because he lives and breathes motorcycles. His incredible career proves that.

[@MRR-qv3bw]

@P Digsss I'm man enough to say I'm jealous but can't knock on this guy because he's given his life to this sport and we reap the benefits of his dedication everyday we get on our bikes! Brock Davidson is another guy that has single handedly advanced my motorcycle tech!

[@MartinMcMartin]

Simon is a legend giving us this series.

[@Its_motion_media]

I dread the thought of MotoGP without Simon. His trackside insight and these Tech Talks are honestly my favourites

[@steve00alt70]

The helmet technology is still lagging behind the bike technology but I know it mostly comes down to the helmet manufacterers for that.

[@trashedlife1]

Second that

[@MRR-qv3bw]

I'm not sure what they can do to make my ShoeiX14 better but if they do its going to be big! We do a bunch of roll racing 9/10ths of mile and drag race 1/8-1/4mile. Anything over 180mph -220+mph (roll racing) and a regular helmet will try and rip hour head off if you pop up from behind the windshield not to mention issues with visors ripping up/off. I might be biased but the x14 is something I can say that does it all and cuts through the air better than anything else I've tried.

[@stokerel]

This has to be the best video on the Internet explaining slipper clutches and engine braking correctly! Simon, you are a treasure! Thank you, you make MotoGP better!

[@tezzasaurusrex]

These concepts while they can make perfect sense in one's head can be very difficult describe to someone else. Great job explaining it Simon you are a legend 👍

[@mmazz30]

Thank you Simon, I love these tech talks from you. So much hidden gems in these machines. You are the GOAT.

[@anthonykhoo6844]

Simon, your explanation was crystal clear; not tge slightest confusion. Thank you very much! 👍👌💪

[@andrewahern3730]

I appreciate Simon’s impersonation of a Jake brake

[@LittleDarkOne58]

Crafar is one of the best things to happen in motogp commentary. His passion and knowledge is incredible and he gets better every year. Please keep these going.

[@thirdworldTrini]

What would we be out here without Simon giving us the talks we need 🙏

[@JakeBarlow]

I've been curious about slipper clutches but never expected to find such an engaging explanation! (See what I did there?) This was legitimately fascinating!

[@biker4649]

Simon Crafar is is such a legend.. My experience of watching MotoGP elevates to another level because of his presence. You can feel how passionate he is about the tech stuff. I wish I had professors like him during my Engineering days. Simon, we love you. Thank you MotoGP for this series.. Greatest show on earth!

[@Haunter_Vlogs]

wow! This is the best tech talk so far by Simon. The sheer amount of tech that goes into the motorcycle is unbelievable.

[@ianmills1120]

Was just about to write an identical comment

[@mkoehler222]

My eyes lit up when I saw another Tech Talk with Simon. Ride On!

[@bpg786]

No it didn't get confusing because you explained it so well. Fantastic Tech Talk from Simon as always 👍

[@XO43137]

Dude! That's fascinating. So much balance. Bikes are awesome. Makes cars look stupid. Watching these guys ride just keeps blowing my mind. From 100-350km/h I'm half a straight? Fcking insanity! I love it. Makes me realise how little I know about riding my own bike.

[@xipingpooh5783]

A difficult subject to explain and a fabulous job by Simon helping to describe it.

[@markg7834]

Can't get enough of Simon's videos. The best!

[@brillantcruz625]

It's always a Joy to Watch Mr.Simon, Spot on Explanation 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Nandakumarweb]

Thank you Simon.... Always a pleasure to hear your explanations.

[@rajasekhar9840]

This is a lot of information. Excellent stuff, We are fortunate to have a guy like you to explain all the stuff. Keep it up Simon👍

[@svwallen]

One of the finest bike commentators ever👍 Absolutely love Tech Talk thank you Simon👍👍

[@rodfernandez4399]

Excellent, thank you for this. F1 has been doing this for a while, and they take their time to explain the tech, the reasoning behind them, even the specialists and what they do with that tech. I think MotoGP should take a leaf out of the F1 book and this Tech Talk is a great start. Simon is just a master at explaining these things and his "specialist ear" hearing the clutch slip on gear change - just awesome. Please keep them coming.

[@rav3nw3st]

I wish I had the same patience in classes like i do in Simon's tech talk series. ❤️ love it.

[@4130Media]

one of the best Tech Talks ever, very well done! i'm always interested on how the 'engine brake' strategy works. thank you so much Simon!

[@Farsightful]

+1

[@subgaiobagio6725]

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[@Farsightful]

@@subgaiobagio6725 yes.

[@marcostuntfire1128]

very cool explaination of the clutch. I love these tech talks with Simon, because it's like a "diving into motogp technik" 👍

[@dezib5458]

Brilliant clear laymen friendly analysts ,thank you Simon one of your best made it so clear for Motorcycles for Dummies myself included .

[@tduic]

I could literally binge watch his explanations along with his gestures all day long. ❤

[@davewarren1336]

Absolutely fascinating stuff, Simon. Love your tech talks. You can’t take anything away from the skill of the riders, they’re gods, but it just shows how important the engineering side of the team is too in modern racing. It’s these insights that make me love and appreciate what the teams do…even more😊

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Excellent video, but MotoGP need to sort out the playlists on this channel - they are all over the place. Techtalks should have it's own playlist.

[@subgaiobagio6725]

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[@23DuDe]

Simon that was just brilliant! Thanks for making these videos. Thoroughly enjoyable and they satisfy my desire for knowing more about these unbelievable machines!

[@TheStephen4181]

Well done and thank you Simon, you always add colour to the complexity of this technically challenging entertainment sport

[@wayneorourke6207]

I can't ride no more and I since Marco I've not watched a race live,, but never miss a tech talk,,, these seamless computer bikes are something else... Amazed everyday 👌👌👌

[@dank5432]

Thanks Simon your knowledge and relaxing voice compared to the other commentators is a great relief

[@MrGlennz0r]

Simon is the best

[@MausIncognito]

That was great. Simon Crafar is one of my favourite parts of MotoGP

[@thetonetosser]

Simon. I really hope Suzuki let you ride that GSX-RR before they mothball it

[@NudaMan]

It’s really disappointing but I feel like they are gonna make a V4 for the street next but at the same time I feel like they are calling it quits all together

[@subgaiobagio6725]

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[@hugodes]

Thanks Si !! Love learning all this stuff during your tech talks and during free practice sessions. You're awesome !

[@georgejabboury1139]

Thank you, Simon Crafar. It is good to know how a clutch works and explained so well.

[@speedilab6226]

for the people who understand how the mechanism on bike working they will understand what Mr Simon Crafar trying to explain but for those who are still learning how the bike operate will struggle to understand.I hope #MotoGP give Mr Simon Crafar the right tools or support to make the video more understandable on the future.

[@speedilab6226]

@motogp please improve the audio for Mr Simon Crafar.

[@bremCZ]

You'd need to spend days explaining things specifically to people. It's not doable in short clips like this. People would need practical experience and the level of critical thinking skills.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Thank you Simon!!!! INCREDIBLE info and experience. Cheers

[@dinoscott65]

We love finding out about this stuff as well, Simon!! Love the detailed explanations coupled with the passion. You rock, Simon!! Thank you!!

[@charlestoast4051]

Wow, this was a really great talk! Thanks Simon! I'll be trying to listen out for the sounds you mentioned on gear changes.

[@dukie1616]

He explains that stuff so perfectly clear, I know very little about it but was understanding what he was saying. Also he made it so interesting before I knew it the 9:48 video was over.

[@Gramercy_Stiffs]

This is the type of MOTO nerd information I've been craving for years. Peering behind the curtain is so satisfying.

[@Unamatrix01]

Quite an informative and concise Tech Talk Simon.

[@theboogie_monsta]

Dorna if you're listening, Simon Crafar is a legend, thank you so much for giving us this guy. He is one of the reasons the sport is so much better than F1. It's about the people, not just about the bikes.

[@meandthecat4025]

Amazing invention for the racing industries. I remember my early years on a GSXR 600 K5 without a slipper clutch, downshifting and keeping the clutch slightly engaged, even making a dent in the clutch handle so that i knew whenever i feel the dent, the clutch is slipping and giving comfort and accuracy on track. Racing back then was so tiring! Glad we have blipper systems these days.

[@TheSpectaculous]

Love the videos as always! Such passion and enthusiasm for the sport we love. Simon, have you considered a series of motorcycle bedtime story recordings? Take my money!

[@vivianmorresey]

fascinating! such good info...we love it to. Thx Si, you are doing awesome at explaining the complexity and nuances to us arm chair racers so don't worry about confusion or getting too detailed, as I think you have the balance sorted to ensure we get it.

[@davidcarroll5701]

Wow the first time iv seen one of Simons vids they are excellent no bullshit and fancy graphics just fantastic knowledge. loved it Simon

[@austinperkins1986]

Ahhhh yes makes better sense now. Really love your application to the track references, as you dissect the details! Very good job!

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Thanks man. I still ride a 92 zx-7 and had never understood the slipper clutch. Much appreciated. Mr. E

[@padisuromertani]

Simon have really great knowledge

[@trashedlife1]

Woohooo a brilliant qualifying session coupled with Simon tech talk , noiceeee 🙌

[@lost___espandrillo8075]

simply great! Thank You Mr. Crafar!

[@MrNergaard]

Thanks Simon... you are simply the best to explain technical matters👏👌👋

[@Wheeliedevil]

Alway a pleasure, Simon!

[@sundayridetexas416]

TY as always, Simon! You da man!!! I don't think the clutches "slip" during upshifting as opposed to the lower of the gears continues on a bit through the engagement of the next gear to reduce the rpm/intertia drop caused by manually shifting. Didn't we learn that during one of the Tech Talks? May have been somewhere else. Anyway, Thank you Simon!!!

[@mrcheong93]

absolute legend! seriously love tech talk

[@Racerddadd]

Simon. Again a great vid on gp tech. You make it sound so enthralling and easy. Onto the next one!

[@paulcummings8611]

Brilliant explanation as always Simon, keep them coming.

[@chrisbender9361]

Awesome! Simon that's great! Love your tech talks..... and love hearing you talk during the races. Ex riders are the best commentators...! Seems like all the other commentators, have never even ridden a bike on track! Yet their talking their heads off about the race. In comes Simon with in depth, knowledge.... gained from experience.... not watching a you tube video. Simon is Moto GP

[@javablone1805]

I also love that how you explain about this stuff to us you are the best my brother

[@Wreckage72]

When I thought I knew what a slipper clutch did before watching this. Great video!

[@bremCZ]

And it's so freakin simple! Genius thinking.

[@connorkasnik]

I love this series. This is so awesome!

[@8ballout]

I always enjoy the tech talk, especially with Simon. Cheers, bro'!

[@jamaljames2578]

Great info always watching from Georgetown Guyana south America 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@peterkelly901]

Fascinating stuff Simon. Really great. I’m not very technical but you explained it so well that I could understand. Thanks mate

[@Lil-Lou]

Best video ever, seriously love the tech

[@69peterpumpkineater]

Brilliant tech talk. First one I've watched, got some catching up to do! Please keep them coming 🙏

[@Diablo.23]

Simon Crafer the best tech buddy

[@SB967]

Got one on my Suzuki Vstrom, had no idea what it was, now I do, superb explanation 👏👍 thanks

[@scoc253]

the question is that in wet race, did they put a cover or enclose the dry clutch system? how many mile does that clutch pack last? does every race they change that with new set of clutch pack? great input as always Mr. Crafar👌🏽

[@steve00alt70]

Why do you need a dry clutch tho?

[@ZulRf]

@@steve00alt70 well, race bike usually use Dry Clutch for performance.

[@ZulRf]

Something like that is not a problem for a race team, they will change the clutch probably every race or two. What they after is more performance than durability.

[@scoc253]

@@ZulRf i agree with your input. do they put cover on or put an enclosure in wet race?

[@shrenikkole770]

Great explanation Mr. Crafar. thank you very much.

[@acceleratefaster46]

awesome description of the functions. thanks professor Simon.

[@ronnierush9379]

Great Video. Wondered how the slipper clutch worked, clever stuff, and very well explained. Thanks 😎

[@TheServal]

Great insight!

[@singhangad]

Absolutely brilliant! Great one simon

[@ForestRossi23]

awesome as always 🤘🤙

[@atostesjr]

WONDERFULL VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot Simon.

[@garyalexander2480]

Perfect explanation simo great job

[@1991julez]

Always love these!

[@Erik-gg2vb]

I bought a 2020 KTM 790 adventure with a quickshifter add on. Cool thing, to get the clutch to have power yet easy clutch lever pull they have made to clutch basket with the slots sloped. So when you gas it the plates slide down the slope and engager harder. That way the springs can be lighter hence lite pull.

[@noemiangeles9452]

Saludos Simon! Y muy buena explicación, hasta uno se emociona con ver como te expresas, hasta con las manos ✋️, ✋️ De Noemi de México! 🇲🇽

[@rayleather8005]

Great explanation Simon thank you

[@mattsimmons6060]

Thx Simon your the best

[@stephanvantonder9684]

Great information, applying it better with my Motogp22 setups 🤙

[@danielgriffis9759]

Very good explanation. TY MotoGP.

[@Vtolus]

Amazing, thanks for this talk! Very interesting!

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

Thank you Simon , Great Information , Fascinating ! To watch the Advancement of these GP Bikes Arizona

[@ronytyman6557]

So proud of my kiwi bro Simon the legend. The passion and enthusiasm you show, the eye and ear for detail is legendary keep it up, love your work

[@peterkelly8953]

Crafersplained. Love it!!!

[@dedenugraha7657]

Thank you so much simon

[@SDHL111]

Please, more content like this!

[@defaultuser3410]

Wow, so informative, thanks!

[@djs4605]

Really nice to know those stuff!!!!!

[@EnRiCoVR78]

I love that man!!!

[@allenglishknives6823]

Great video, thanks 👍🏻

[@john25992]

Really good talk, Simon