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Old Jul 9, 2019 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by handirifle
I have read, on here, a lot about the spring plate issue, and with my bike near 17K I am planning for a clutch in the not too distant future. Going with the extra plate and steel would be nice, but I also read a lot of folks saying they are grabby. Is there one out there that is NOT grabby? Low speed turns are tricky for me anyway and I don't need something to make it worse.
I installed the Energy 1 in mine. Not grabby. No squeal. I use Mobile synthetic.

It will tend to drag a little when cold (I think all of them will when you remove the spring plate), so it clatters a little going into first gear when cold. Less now using synthetic then when I was using H-D dino oil.

Other than the minor clatter, it's been a good setup.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2019 | 03:20 PM
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At 20k had a Barnett clutch pack put in, no squealing, but requires more force to pull.
 
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