Ask the Popos about worn ouit clutches. We do them about every 50000km. Our riding style (slipping clutch, training rear brakes) means that the consumables (of which the clutch is one) are hammered far more than private bikes.It's the nature of our job, and how we use the bikes.I was surprised at the price you were quited though. We paid about $1450 including parts and labout for our last one.On the up side, I hear the new water cooled engine is far easier to replace the clutch on. Happy days.

you guys need to tidy up ya riding. never happened in my day. why did that other bike go pooofCable leading from the positive terminal of the battery rubbed against a frame cross member for long enough to wear away the insulation. Rider pressed the go button, arcing happened under the seat, et voila, one BBQ'd RT-P.

My price included bartering 15% off the parts too!  Maybe it's just me being flash and asking for those diamond-studded clutch plates - must learn to limit my farkle-enthusiasm...

I remember reading somewhere about ceramic clutches, more expensive, but also much stronger. Can't remember if there was a downside however, something about shifting the weak point somewhere else... usually means more expensive again  ::)