Clutch Pull Effort
Clutch Pull Effort
This year I upgraded to the S&S 106 big bore kit. In addition I upgraded cams and had the heads ported and polished. Due to these upgrades, my stock clutch was slipping on the dyno so I went ahead and upgraded to a Barnett performance clutch pack and spring. Since doing so I have had a significant increase in difficulty in pulling the clutch to the point that if I'm out riding all day or stuck in traffic my hand begins to ache. I've also had difficulty in adjusting the clutch to some extent (which is another topic).
My question is will an easy pull setup like the Burly Lite Clutch or the Muller Power clutch work with my Barnett setup? And which one would be better? Has anyone tried doing this and if so what were your thoughts/results?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
-B
My question is will an easy pull setup like the Burly Lite Clutch or the Muller Power clutch work with my Barnett setup? And which one would be better? Has anyone tried doing this and if so what were your thoughts/results?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
-B
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The Barnett clutch seems to be overkill for a 106" considering that most people are using the SE clutch spring with a 107".
Before you spend any money, change the springs out on the Barnett clutch - say 3 with your existing ones and 3 lighter ones to start with.
I use the Muller Power clutch with the Barnett Lockup clutch (124") and there is no issues.
Before you spend any money, change the springs out on the Barnett clutch - say 3 with your existing ones and 3 lighter ones to start with.
I use the Muller Power clutch with the Barnett Lockup clutch (124") and there is no issues.
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Barnett makes 2 springs.. A 480 lb and 330 lb. You didn't mention the original bike but if it was a 96 ci the springs in them were only 270. The 330 barnet (early 88 ci springs will work also) or the SE (380) will stop the slip when used with barnet plates.. Obviously the heavier the spring, the harder the pull.
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From: poway
I use these things and they work well as long as you understand what is going on.
Another item to note is that in 06 or 07, HD changed the TC clutch cams from 21 degrees to 18 to reduce clutch pull and also dropped diaphragm spring from about 320 to 270 lbs. The 21 to 18 deg change results in about a 16% reduction in force (and travel). So another thing to remember is that you can mix clutch cams, burrly, and springs to get a good level pull. +1 clutch plate kits can have issues.
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