I have installed and am testing a clutch weight I used extensively in the past but abandoned in 2018 because of reliability issues and the owners unwillingness to address them.
Long story, I used heelclicker and heel clicker Drag-n-fly weights since they came out in the early 2000's . They were a favorite here of the late Turk, a member who was known for his clutching expertise.
I used those weights in zrt 800's, xcr 800's, zr 800's. RX -1's, Apex, Nytros, Vipers, Rage's---all with great success.
I could not find anything else to pull as hard or upshift as quick .
The problem was the 3 cylinder 4strokes would flatten the weight. A stock 1049 would flatten the weight in @3500 miles, A Winder @ 1500 miles, a tuned winder @ 600 miles. The owner would never address the problem, only acknowledging that the 4 stroke 3 cylinder is where the problem was. So I quit using them. But I never found a weight to give the aggressive pull that the heelclickers did.
Last month I went to the website and noticed a new name on the front page. I called and talked to the new owner. He admitted to the problem with the old weight and said they have changed the metal and hardening process. So I ordered a set and installed them Friday. Yes you still have to trim the edge of the clutch.
After a short, 30 mile, test ride, I could feel what I have been missing. I did weight them a bit heavy and made an adjustment when back at camp but have not ridden it yet. It pulls hard.
The real test will be longevity. Hopefully I can get significant miles on these "new" style weights and report back.