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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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did the 103 with woods cams tuned it getting 108 t and 96 HP but now it seems my clutch is slipping. thinking of going with the SE clutch spring. is this enough or is there something better on the market.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Did you change the clutch spring?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Are you using ATF in your primary? Some have increased holding clutch capacity when using ATF. Are you running stock heads with the cams and are they loud?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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You need a variable clutch pressure device.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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I'd try the SE clutch spring first.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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The S/E Clutch Diaphragm spring is the cheap way to get more grip from the clutch, it only costs like $25 and is very easy to install. It should be plenty for your build, and take care of the slipping.

A Variable Pressure Clutch set up is another way to go, it will cost you about $250 and is again a pretty easy install. It uses centrifugal force with weights and acts like a lock-up device on the clutch. Everyone who has it loves it, and it reduces the clutch lever pull as well at low RPMS.

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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Get the medium pressure SE plate, I put them on all my bikes now even stock. I have had the RKC with 103 and HQ 107, it worked with no issue and still comfortable in traffic. Also put it on my stock Dyna as I feel it gives a more usable friction zone.

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The S/E Clutch Diaphragm spring is the cheap way to get more grip from the clutch, it only costs like $25 and is very easy to install. It should be plenty for your build, and take care of the slipping.

A Variable Pressure Clutch set up is another way to go, it will cost you about $250 and is again a pretty easy install. It uses centrifugal force with weights and acts like a lock-up device on the clutch. Everyone who has it loves it, and it reduces the clutch lever pull as well at low RPMS.

Steve
 
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I think he means for the budget friendly fix try the SE first.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Does anyone have a link to the color coding and part numbers for the various clutch springs (blue, yellow etc.)?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by davessworks
Does anyone have a link to the color coding and part numbers for the various clutch springs (blue, yellow etc.)?
37951-98 Nothing
37871-98A Yellow dot
37807-03 CVO Yellow dot / Pink dot
37871-04 Yellow dot / Yellow Stripe
37882-06 Redish Brown Square / Yellow dot

SE 380 lbs
98 330 lbs
04 300 lbs
06 300 lbs

Year Models P/N
99 99 - * ALL 37871-98
01 01 - * ALL 37871-98A
03 ALL 37871-98A
04 ALL 37871-04
06 37882-06
 
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