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Old May 14, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Mine did the same after my S&S 97 inch big bore kit plus I am also running SE 204 cams, I adujusted it and put a stiffer clutch spring in, no problems or slipping anymore.
 
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Old May 15, 2014 | 03:03 PM
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Picked up some type-F yesterday. I'll try to adjust and check this weekend. Thanks all.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Adjusted the clutch and drained & replaced the fluid. Nothing special on the drain plug but the fluid was like brown soup. One quick run up and down a 1/4 mile stretch seemed OK. I'll find out for sure over the next week of commuting.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 06:03 AM
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Adjusted the clutch and drained & replaced the fluid. Nothing special on the drain plug but the fluid was like brown soup. One quick run up and down a 1/4 mile stretch seemed OK. I'll find out for sure over the next week of commuting.
Wet clutch it will turn brown meaningless
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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Well a couple hundred miles of mixed city & highway later... Clutch seems fine now. The simple adjustment seems to have done the trick. I do still occasionally hear a light metalic "clank" sound when the clutch engages, but no slipping at all.

Thanks all. Greg
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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.yes that is low miles to slip...unless you ride the clutch a lot ....84000 on my original....
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by '05Train
Barnett Kevlar +1 kit, 480# Evolution spring, and a Clutch Wiz. Great clamping force, and a reasonably easy pull at the lever.
The wiz is a waste of money.. Get the right spring to start.. I use stock plate count Barnetts.. A little cheaper..
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 60DRB
My 2001 RK clutch has over 50K miles and has started slipping. I've got SE-204 cams and 95" kit. I'm looking for recommendations for clutch pack kits. I'm not a street racer, so I'm not really wanting to spend big dollars, just a good reliable replacement for a reasonable price. What brand and a source please.

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Not many miles on a clutch, I had 97k on my 98 Softail and with proper adjustment it was fine...never any slipping.
 
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The wiz is a waste of money.. Get the right spring to start.. I use stock plate count Barnetts.. A little cheaper..
Explain?

'Cause I've got less pull effort than stock and it's not slipping, even with my build.
 
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'Cause I've got less pull effort than stock and it's not slipping, even with my build.
What are you running?
 
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