Clutch spring change ?
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Try Jegs (www.jegs.com) if you want to order it online. I got really fast service from them (overnight) for no more than the basic ground shipping charge. I switched to Redline myself, and it works much better for me than the 20w-50 that Harley recommends.
I just replaced the clutch in my Ultra and found that it's really a pretty easy job. I did it in just a couple of hours. The hardest part was taking the left footboard off and getting it back on (mostly because the oil cooler gets in the way) but aside from that, it's pretty straight forward.
If your clutch plates are worn down, you might want to consider replacing the whole pack while you are in there. If they are in good shape, you might also consider a VPC (variable pressure clutch) addition that causes the clutch to grip tighter at higher RPM's. I think they sell for about $250 and go right on top of the pressure plate, but may not work with some non-stock derby covers or the new gaskets Harley stocks as they need the hollow space in the cover for clearance.
Good luck!
I just replaced the clutch in my Ultra and found that it's really a pretty easy job. I did it in just a couple of hours. The hardest part was taking the left footboard off and getting it back on (mostly because the oil cooler gets in the way) but aside from that, it's pretty straight forward.
If your clutch plates are worn down, you might want to consider replacing the whole pack while you are in there. If they are in good shape, you might also consider a VPC (variable pressure clutch) addition that causes the clutch to grip tighter at higher RPM's. I think they sell for about $250 and go right on top of the pressure plate, but may not work with some non-stock derby covers or the new gaskets Harley stocks as they need the hollow space in the cover for clearance.
Good luck!
Last edited by Oldtigercub; Oct 25, 2010 at 07:16 PM.
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Since changing my cams out a few months back Ive been feeling the clutch slip every once in a while. Its worse when I have my wife on the back. Can the clutch spring be changed out through the derby cover or does the primary cover need to be taken off? I just want to know what gaskets to get so maybe I can complete this in one trip to the parts counter. I have an 09 Dyna.
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Mine slips when my wife is on the back, basically stock motor (stage 1)
I'm planning on a cam swap this winter.
Anyone have the part number for the SE spring?
I'm planning on a cam swap this winter.
Anyone have the part number for the SE spring?
Last edited by Earl IV; Oct 26, 2010 at 08:49 AM.
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I've got the same issue since my motor work. I have a Barnett spring on the way that is supposedly 20% stronger than stock. I was wondering the same exact thing on whether I could do it thru the derby cover or not, so thanks for posting this. looks like I'm off to the dealer for a primary gasket.
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Mine slips when my wife is on the back, basically stock motor (stage 1)
I'm planning on a cam swap this winter.
Anyone have the part number for the SE spring?
I'm planning on a cam swap this winter.
Anyone have the part number for the SE spring?
This is the spring I bought for my 09 Dyna
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I've got the same issue since my motor work. I have a Barnett spring on the way that is supposedly 20% stronger than stock. I was wondering the same exact thing on whether I could do it thru the derby cover or not, so thanks for posting this. looks like I'm off to the dealer for a primary gasket.