| Author | Message | ||
     Buellfighter |
Any recommendations on clutch plates before I order Barnett Plates w/ extra plate to eliminate the spring plate? | ||
| Buellfighter |
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| Buellfighter |
Okay, to remove the grenade plate can anyone tell me the total number of fiber and steel I will need | ||
| 2003xb9r |
You will need an additional two plain steel plates and one fiber friction plate to eliminate the spring plate. Search the archives where you will find all the info you need. | ||
| Xldevil |
Would recommend this kit. All you need to get rid if that spring plate. I ride this kit in both,my Buellised Sportster and my 88" Cyclone. https://www.energyoneclutches.com/home.php?cat=14 | ||
| Buellfighter |
Thank y'all ! | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Does that kit include all of the plates or just three plates? | ||
| Xldevil |
Of course you get all plates for 145.95$  | ||
| Xldevil |
 HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTRA PLATE KIT 1990-97 Big-Twin & 1991 to Present Sportster (XL). Includes 9 race proven material friction plates on tempered steel cores. Starburst groove pattern for maximum heat dissipation & oil circulation. Included are 8 tempered steel drive plates. Pre-set stack height for easy installation. 15% more clutch area for high performance strokers. Includes 15% stronger diaphragm spring. Remove OEM rivet plate! 15% MORE SURFACE AREA THAN STOCK. (Message edited by xldevil on February 01, 2017) | ||
| Lakes |
Take my advice, keep stock clutch plates! just remove spring plate. Barnet Energy one & the rest not as good as the stock plates but an extra plate good, just with the extra plate, you have more friction area so can use a lighter spring | ||
| Xldevil |
How do know that neither Barnett nor Energy one is as good as stock? | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Do dealerships sell individual plates? | ||
| Pontlee77 |
Will any of the options make the clutch lighter/softer? | ||
| Lakes |
xdevil i've tested them all, ( not on this Buell ) i have energy one extra plate in my buell now but will go back to stock . as i'm building motor to 88 cubic inch will start in a month. over the years i have tried everything, i've put suzuki clutch into a Harley . have had Bandit machine works super clutch they are one of the best but, just changing clutch plates .stock HD is the best. ( i'm not selling them. | ||
| Lakes |
if you add an extra plate, you increase surface area, so that allows you less spring pressure if you want it lighter. i think some of the late sportsters or XB's have a lighter spring. you can also use the VPC with a very light spring. i'll be using a spock clutch extra plate with 88 inch and will drag race it. clutch slip not a bad thing takes shock off driveline helps traction. | ||
| Xldevil |
Anyway,I'm very happy with my Energy One clutches. I really don't need a lighter clutch spring and I don't want clutch burning and performance stealing slip on my 88 "Buell.She is making 150 Nm torque and I want that on the road,not in my friction plates. But,suum cuique | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Keith, PM me with your address, I may have a clutch stack here that I already cannibalized for my bikes. Might have the plates you need. | ||
| S1owner |
Pm me for Buellistics grenade plate and clutch 101 | ||
| Buellfighter |
Thanks for the great info! Last question, I live in Denton Tx and wondering if there is anyone in my area with the tool needed to remove the clutch pressure plate? Just checking Thanks! Keith | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Have a look at the diy method, http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php? t=1608837 | ||
| Lakes |
Xdevil try no slip at all just run fixed drive no clutch see how that feels. you make more power with slip as it keeps your motor up where it is making power. if mine can't hold i'll put a VPC pressure plate that aloe's me to adjust weights and clutch pressure. what cams are you using with the 88"? & what is the cranking pressure? have you taken it down quarter mile? if so what trap speeds did you do? i'm thinking of using the red shift 585/630 i have D&D system woods 43.5 rebel carb will run flat tops with bath tub i don't measure my Torque in NM i like Ft pounds!!! | ||
| Harleyelf |
Buellfighter: You cut a section of PVC pipe and place a t-bar across it, then use the threads from the adjuster and a bolt to compress the spring. Do a search, someone posted pictures not too long ago. | ||
| S1owner |
Buellistics improvised clutch tool 101! | ||
| Buellfighter |
Okay, will search the home made tool! Thanks! Keith | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Look at the link five posts above! | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Keith, I haven't forgotten you. I'll try to get to it this weekend. Same for you Elf.. Brad | ||
| Harleyelf |
No rush, the driveway is still iced and the roads salted. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Keith, need your address! Elf man, yours is ready to go, I have your address already. Finally found the damn tote with all my spares. 2 metals, 1 fiber.. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Bluzm2 ,that's the problem with having to much spare parts!  | ||
| Harleyelf |
Went for a ride two weeks ago. Today, not so much. Thanks, Brad. |
