42K on the bike and the clutch is toast. I don't ride the clutch and I don't beat on the bike. I baby it like it's my own kid. Hell, better. Send like it gets a bath more often sometimes. LOL. Anyway, seems a little low on mileage to have a clutch go. Maybe just bad luck. Anyway, what else should I insist be done since my Indy will be tearing in to it. Again, the bike has 42K and I'll be keeping it for a long time because I LOVE it!! Thanks for the input guys.

 

I smoked a stock clutch with half that mileage and less torque than you report you have. At the very minimum you will need a heavier spring to go with your new frictions and steels. I installed an Alto Carbonite clutch pack and the Barnett heavy 480 lb. spring in mine. No slipping since. While the primary is open, inspect the compensator and consider updating to the latest version of the SE compensator. And of course inspect the chain tensioner for wear.

 

Sorry to hear about your woes.

If you were ever thinking of installing a chrome inner primary cover, now would be a good time.

 

Mine went at about 22k. Of course I don't think it had ever been adjusted since new and the rack the the wife and I aren't small people and I was doing a ride like a pro class probably pushed it over. Check the stuff mentioned. I pur an Energy One +1 Kevlar set in with a heavy duty spring in. No slip now unless I want it to.

 

Consider a Rivera Pro clutch......Top notch stuff, will easily hold onto your torque monster without a harder pull.......

YMMV

Lon

 

I'm not here to brag but..... oh wait yes I am. It maketh me happy to share I'm closing in on 132,000K on the original plates 06' FLHTI. Heck, I 've only adjusted it twice. Original final drive belt as well. I have stirred around in the cam chest a couple times now, and replaced a stator once and regulator twice. I've been riding it daily for the last three years as only mode of...
I love it and will buy and or build another when I wear this one out.






My guess is it' hanging on by a wing and a prayer at this point. Lol



















BOB

 

Shocked to read of clutches going out with such short mileage. My keeper bike, Road King I decided to put a new clutch in at about 75K??? Not toast but not performing the way I wanted it to. Put in a Barnetts Scorpion and couldn't be happier.

 

First, this is excellent advice. Take it to heart and do what he did.
Second, yeah.... you say you don't abuse the clutch, but it sure sounds like you do. Any clutch that fails under 50K, is often operator error, or too much power. Lighten up a little, man. Either take it easy on the clutch or stop beating it senseless. When parts fail prematurely, it's usually a "freak accident" or operator error.

I promise, not calling you out or being a dick, just stating one mans opinion.

 

Look at his signature. He has done a few performance mods to that bike. It might be a little too strong for a stock clutch. Of course, clutches don't last forever but on a bone stock bike that is not abused a stock clutch should go way longer than 42k.

 

Well it's open, might as well check the comp, chain, and tensioner. No sense opening the primary again to fix any of those.
Scott