Hey guys. My generic clutch was delivered today. (ultra fast shipping thru Russo!) and here's my review thus far. After disassembling and comparing them "side by side", there's only a couple slight differences cosmetically. ALL parts are interchangeable! First difference is the "generic clutch" has what could possibly be some type of hard galvanizing on the surfaces that contact both the belt and interior of the shells where the spring pack (and lube) are applied. That's a "plus" compared to the Comet brand which is relatively uncoated steel. Second difference is inside where the clutch pack sleeve rides seems to be hard chrome lined vs. the Comet, which is a uncoated steel. Not sure what grade steel is inside the Comet and how it compares vs. chrome lining as far as wear resistance but, I do know some of my AK barrels are hard chrome lined and they hold up to a 7.62cal. bullet tearing thru them repeatedly. The outer surface of the generic clutch cover (the surface seen visually when installed) also seems to be chrome. Albeit it's not "show chrome" assumedly because these clutches are built more for utility than for "show". That's a plus as far as appearances go but, that's subjective depending on if your painting it?
I did ride the bike with it installed for a couple miles, and it did engage slightly quicker, (few less rpms) and firmer with less noise/rattle than my Comet but, that could be either because it's new with lube, and/or has slightly weaker springs around the weight pack?
All in all tho, for approx. 1/2 the price of a Comet brand, I can't see any reason NOT to buy one. Granted, I haven't put a hundred plus miles on this one YET, but either way, I have a whole other clutch now, if needed, whole, or for parts if nothing else...
