clutch pack

[thrstrmech]

Anyone disassemble/assembled their clutch pack? Did you use the recommended HD tool or one like ASB sells? What did you find wrong with the plates, if anything was damaged or warped? What all did you replace? Did you removed the pack from the engine or left it in place?

 

[thrstrmech]

going to order parts and tools tomorrow to replace the plates since the shift forks weren't the issue with shifting into 3rd-5th gears. will continue to put the rest of the bike together. may consider doing a "how to" of the clutch pack since no one has chimed in on the subject.

 

[Negative]

That would be awesome !! .... I've only done clutch replacements on Jap bikes ... nothing on a v-twin yet (though I doubt it'll really be THAT much different) ...

 

[07Bolt]

Soak the new plates in trans fluid over nite. Measure old plates for thickness (.001). Determine warping and wear and exact places. Make sure u install correctly. Facing the right way. Check operation of new plates before install to.

 

[Mope]

Did one recently. Lost a shifter pivot bolt on the highway in 5th and didn't realize it until I came to stop and go traffic. Hot day/hot bike.....clutching to the off ramp and she was slipping by the time I got there.

Fortunately, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. Drain your now smelly oil, pull the primary cover, get down to the hub/basket. The manual shows the steps; standard tools and a snap ring plier are all that's needed. Slide the basket out and dissassemble - I do have free access to the HD tool so that's what I used. Didn't bother measuring as I had ordered both metal/fiber and knew mine were toasted. I did pull the chain and the hub as it's just easier to work on the bench. Aligning the plates to reinsert into the hub is easiest when they're both there in front of you and you're not laying on the garage floor!

 

[thrstrmech]

Mope...thanks for the info

theycallmecrash picked up the tool from ASB yesterday for me since I was out of town, heading out this morning to meet up and pay him for it. ordered the new plates yesterday as well. today I'll get the rest of her put back together and next weekend she'll be completed.

 

[thrstrmech]

got the tool from theycallmecrash this morning...off to play now

 

[thrstrmech]

got an update from newcastle harley that my parts are on the way, but won't be delivered 'til Monday was looking forward to finishing up this weekend. good news, my new bar end mirrors will be delivered by the end of the week

 

[Negative]

It would be spifftacular if you took pics during the disassembly/reassembly .... I'm just sayin ...

 

[thrstrmech]

plan to, ...didn't want to tear it down without having the parts ready to be replaced. did that with the engine and brain farted putting it back together even though I had the manual next to me. had it apart too long and not being home except on weekends didn't help any.

 

[SEXT9]

I'm interesting in seeing some pictures of your tear down as well.

Did anyone else realize the Buell XB clutch was being used in the Harley XR1200?

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6wmx4/id155.html

It might make parts availability and upgrades more interesting.

 

[thrstrmech]

great info there, ...was reading about 'em on twinmotorcycles recently

 

[Negative]

I read that recently in a rebuild thread somewhere on here too !! ... And I also echo what thrstrmech said, great info there ... [up][up]

 

[thrstrmech]

ok, so ordered an aftermarket clutch kit, Rivera Primo that comes with 8 friction plates and 6 steel plates, for 2003 and later Buell XB9R... reading through the directions provided it talks about the narrow friction plate, spring dampener and a seat spring...to remove them as you will not be using them with the kit.
with that said, the stack doesn't add up...what I maen, is that when it's stacked, there are two friction plates together. also the directions state that there's a double riveted steel plate that will be used, but that's with the 90-97 big twins and 91-present sportsters...any thoughts on this or am I screwed using this kit?

 

[EricZ]

There are many companies selling clutch kits for the XB bikes that don't actually fit properly. Barnett is the only supplier I have found that sells the "proper" clutch pack for the XB. All the other kits tell you to remove the jutter spring and spring seat and install a standard fiber plate in place of the narrow fiber plate that the XB clutch pack is supposed to use. The XB clutch hub is not machined flat for a full width friction plate to properly engage. The proper stack height (frictions and steels) for the XB is ~1.135". Proper stack height is critical for proper clutch operation.

I would return the Rivera kit, if you can, and order either the carbon or kevlar kit from Barnett for the XR1200 or go OEM.

 

[EricZ]

And, because the XB does not have the spring plate like the sportster and older big twin clutches do, the correct clutch pack for the XB will include 7 steels and 8 frictions.

 

[thrstrmech]

called j&p cycles, said I can return for refund, but will take up to 2 weeks for that to happen, and they recommended the Alto friction and steel plates which have been seen on EBR's site having the carbon kit...

well, going to have to order more parts, again

thanks for the info EricZ

 

[thrstrmech]

Barnett clutch pack tool in action, works very well...bought from ASB. got the pack disassembled, inspected, measured, cleaned and reassembled. installed new primary chain adjuster, clutch cable and new oil filter, oil, last minute touch up here and there, quick look over and took her for a short ride. all seems well...taking a break and will take a closer look at everything tomorrow after a good nights rest, fresh cup of joe and a donut