Which clutch perch?

mikemike214
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Just got a yz250 to mess around with and don’t like the stock clutch/lever setup as it seems way far to reach. Looking at an arc setup and the works connection elite perch. Just not sure which I would like better. For what it’s worth I really like the thin blade feel of the new kawis. 

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12/24/2022 9:04am

Big fan of the WC perch, never used the ARC perch but their levers are top notch so I would assume the same for the perch. The Protaper clutch perch is another quality unit. 

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12/24/2022 9:15am

Definitely the WC. That bearing makes the pull so nice and the pull ratio is super nice 

Meister
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12/24/2022 9:24am

Wc all the way. 

12/24/2022 9:31am Edited Date/Time 12/24/2022 9:32am

I ventured away from WC to try an ARC on my 125....

ARC isn't a bad perch, but the WC is just better in every way in my opinion. 

If WC is an option, it's usually the right option. Their service is also incredible, should you have a problem with anything. 

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Moto520
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12/24/2022 9:48am

Works connection Elite perch is made amazingly well 

12/24/2022 10:14am

I have the arc and I think I’ll be trying a wc, something about the arc feels awkward to me, it looks sweet though 

yz133rider
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12/24/2022 11:18am

The wc is so freaking expensive for what it is.

 

the pro taper profile clutch perch is great and like 1/3 the cost.

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brimx153
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12/24/2022 11:47am

I had a pro taper clutch lever on my last Yamaha . Really liked it . improved the feel of the clutch imo

smacker
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12/24/2022 11:51am

I like the stock YZ perch. They have a good feel I've never changed a perch on a Yamaha, not a big fan of those bulky levers. 

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Sandusky26
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12/24/2022 1:24pm
smacker wrote:
I like the stock YZ perch. They have a good feel I've never changed a perch on a Yamaha, not a big fan of those bulky...

I like the stock YZ perch. They have a good feel I've never changed a perch on a Yamaha, not a big fan of those bulky levers. 

I like the oem perches myself. You can take some pliers and squeeze the perch and get rid of the wobbly lever.

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12/24/2022 1:29pm
yz133rider wrote:

The wc is so freaking expensive for what it is.

 

the pro taper profile clutch perch is great and like 1/3 the cost.

The WC is expensive but it’s hands down way better materials and craftsmanship than the Protaper perch. The Protaper isn’t bad but when you hold them next to each other it’s pretty obvious.

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12/24/2022 3:21pm
yz133rider wrote:

The wc is so freaking expensive for what it is.

 

the pro taper profile clutch perch is great and like 1/3 the cost.

Rickyisms wrote:
The WC is expensive but it’s hands down way better materials and craftsmanship than the Protaper perch. The Protaper isn’t bad but when you hold them...

The WC is expensive but it’s hands down way better materials and craftsmanship than the Protaper perch. The Protaper isn’t bad but when you hold them next to each other it’s pretty obvious.

This is exactly what I needed, a legitimate reason to upgrade my clutch perch lol

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12/24/2022 3:25pm

I really like the ARC perch on my 450

12/24/2022 3:55pm

If you get the ARC , they have Memlon or Aluminium levers. The memlon is a composite plastic  that has a memory ,so you can bend it and it returns to original shape. I feel like I might  notice the flex , especially with a cable clutch. I like the way the ARC levers are built. One of the best in that design.  AS3 has some lever and perch sets that are similar to the Arc , but the ARC is nicer. The AS3 is about the same price as a set of levers , and you get a set of levers and perch. The levers are on the longer side compared to WC and ARC. I always liked the feel of the AC lever with the bearing and the shape of the lever it self . Lately I've been selling many more of the ARC levers. But mostly to customers with hydraulic clutches . I have not seen the ARC perch in person , if you can check out the feel of both before you decide it might make it easier . the WC lever has more of an OEM feel. the ARC has a slight texture to it. If you break a lot of levers , the ARC might be the way to go. They have a very good warranty program. Send the broken part back with a receipt and they send you a new one.  And they fold so they are harder to break.

Sandusky26
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12/24/2022 4:05pm
yz133rider wrote:

The wc is so freaking expensive for what it is.

 

the pro taper profile clutch perch is great and like 1/3 the cost.

Rickyisms wrote:
The WC is expensive but it’s hands down way better materials and craftsmanship than the Protaper perch. The Protaper isn’t bad but when you hold them...

The WC is expensive but it’s hands down way better materials and craftsmanship than the Protaper perch. The Protaper isn’t bad but when you hold them next to each other it’s pretty obvious.

The pro taper gets super loose at around 30 hours.

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Coach529
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12/24/2022 5:01pm

I love my Works Connection. I doubt I will ever run anything but Works Connection.

Over three years of hard use and still feels like new.

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12/24/2022 10:37pm

ARC works great but it's freaking huge.

mxracer71
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12/25/2022 5:12am

I have the works Connection on my rm250 with a Hinson full clutch system. I don’t know how they do it but I can pull the lever in with my pinky and it’s smooth as butter. My son has the pro taper which isint bad for the money and seems to work good.

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12/25/2022 6:24am Edited Date/Time 12/25/2022 6:30am

ARC for me. The pivot bolt threads into the lever, and the (replaceable) bushings are on either side, in the perch. That seems to allow for a lot less "play" compared to the other designs. The pivot point is spread out over two bushings at each end of the pivot, instead of just the middle where the lever is. It's no less smooth than the tiny bearings in the other designs, and in my experience, those bearings get gritty after some hours and aren't helping anymore. I also really like the composite levers. I had one decent crash where I bent the adjuster, and ARC customer service was excellent. All 3 brands are 10x better than old, stock perches tho.

Just my 2 cents. Everyone has a preference.

crt32
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12/25/2022 7:47am

Are there any aftermarket that have the continuous stock YZ bend. I hate how all the ones I've seen have sharp bends in them vs stock. 

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12/26/2022 8:24pm

Works Connection is great, But I have a kid with tiny hands and we changed to the Pro Taper (4MM in or 4MM out) and it was a game changer for her.

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