I dont know anything about the clutch pack your describing but like many things in life, your expectation needs to be in line with what the object in question can deliver.....were you expecting more than the product can deliver perhaps?
Seems that is the way it goes.When building the 124" spent big dollars on a 1.4 starter with lifetime starter clutch,it started bothering the first season not enough to mess with.When building the 155" bike that was one area I tried low dollar 2.0 starter same thing the starter drive bothers but hardly ever.Both starters have never been changed since bikes were built.
Just an update. I replaced the zen starter drive with one I got locally for around $50. It too is starting to get weak so I have an all ***** from drag specialties waiting. That will be number 4. I'm gonna have C.R.'s installed this fall as I'm giving up.