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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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Hey everyone,

I'm replacing my outer primary cover, and wondered if you recommend to upgrade/replace anything while the cover is off (relatively easy stuff, and yes I do have a service manual). I have 7500 miles on the bike. Thanks for the input!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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The fluid! Do you rip on it or plan motor work in the future? Only thing I can think of is a screamin eagle clutch spring. Cheap, easy install and a great upgrade to the lazy stock feel.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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either the SE clutch diaphragm spring or the barnett Heavy duty one. check your primary chain tension. not sure if your bike has a compensator upgrade thign yavailable if it does the throw that in there.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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The fluid! Do you rip on it or plan motor work in the future? Only thing I can think of is a screamin eagle clutch spring. Cheap, easy install and a great upgrade to the lazy stock feel.
I def change the fluids regularly....i am thinking about the clutch spring for sure!
 
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Will check the tension as well...that process is in the service manual I assume?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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+1 on the spring, i like the barnett spring as i feel that that allows the plates to really grab nicely. I would also say powder that sucker while it is off. We only charge $50 to coat a primary and it really does look nice when on the bike.







really depends how deep you want to get into it... on mine we made a plate, welded that in, then powder coated the primary, this filled in the divit that our bikes have in there






 
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oooh and adjust your clutch while in there!
 
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Thanks Joe! Appreciate the input. Yes, I will do the clutch adjust too. I am working on some performance upgrades first but I do have a dream of someday sending you a ton of parts for powder....I didn't like what I originally did with my bike in the vance and hines 2 into 1, pcv and stage I air cleaner....at this point I'm going with the RB Racing LSR 2 into 1, and a Sespt or TTS....and hopefully by the end of the season get some cams
 
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The primary adjuster is auto there's no adjustment. I'd just make sure its not banjo tight.
 
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Should I get the whole clutch pack from Barnett or just the spring?
 
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