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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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I need a little input on clutches, I just put a little more HP in my engine, now my clutch is slipping when I hit a high rpm.
Need to know what kind of clutches & springs to put in.
 
Old May 11, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Are you sure you need a new clutch? Have you fully adjusted the clutch properly? If yer not runnin in excess of 100hp, then you really shouldn't need a new clutch. That is, IF yours isn't worn. There are a few threads on this subject, with good instructions on proper clutch adjustment. Might give that a shot first. Unless you just need something other than the extra hp you added to brag about...
(That wasn't a dig, many people buy simply for bragging rights.)
 
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Are you sure you need a new clutch? Have you fully adjusted the clutch properly? If yer not runnin in excess of 100hp, then you really shouldn't need a new clutch. That is, IF yours isn't worn. There are a few threads on this subject, with good instructions on proper clutch adjustment. Might give that a shot first. Unless you just need something other than the extra hp you added to brag about...
(That wasn't a dig, many people buy simply for bragging rights.)
Yup, try a bigger spring in this case,if the adjustment does not work.Another thought, are you using synthetic oil in the primary?
 
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Yup, try a bigger spring in this case,if the adjustment does not work.Another thought, are you using synthetic oil in the primary?
+1 I'm over 100hp and updated the spring with satisfactory results (no slippage). Easy and cheap (like my first GF) fix for a street bike. If you're a regular at the track, well Barnetts....
 

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Already tried ajusting Harley tech blamed it on the ez clutch on the bike has 50k on it just needing new clutches
 
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