Clutch - XB12X

[Tbone]

Clutch slipped for the 1st time, the bike has 76K miles on original clutch. Needs to be replaced soon and looking at the options.

Seen this clutch kit at SPHD:
306-30-20015 Barnett Friction and steel clutch kit. $326.

Seems you get a new diaphram spring and some tools with this kit. $242 plus shipping

https://www.energyoneclutches.com/product.php?productid=110

Called Harley and they are going to get back with me to see if I can order anything Buell clutch related through them?

Any better options?

 

[Kurlon]

https://ebutik.nccr.se/buellparts-5...ion-plate-kit-8-pack-fits-all-airccoled-bue-1

This is what I was suggested to run in my slipper clutch on my 'race' Ulysses.

 

[Tbone]

Thanks Kurlon,
Looks great and most likely last the rest of my lifetime. Where you able to actually run this nccr clutch pack?

 

[Kurlon]

It's in my bike, worked well at Circuit of the Americas. I've only got 61mi total on it though so not exactly long term review material yet. I am running it with Redline Racing ATF, and as noted it's in a slipper clutch and was thoroughly abused for those 61mi.

 

[Cooter]

I've used that interesting Alta clutch pack with ATF in the primary in Bubbles' '06Scg and liked it a lot. No slipper though, just street. I have a complete set of Alta plates that went into a customers bike for about a year (and 100 miles, lol) if you're interested to use them. He was tracing an issue and swapping parts without testing.

The Energy One pack was inexpensive and lasted 30K+ hammering on the ol STT. I still use the spring compressor it came with to this day.

I have a Barnett 'Kevlar" set on the Ss now and have no complaints, but use Formula +. Using 20w-50 made it sticky.

 

[Barrett]

Tbone: As per Donna Clayson...customer service rep at Alto Inc. in Atmore, AL.....their Red Carbon-Based clutch kit NOT recommended for XB-XL-XR street use. EnergyOne kit is priced right, great reputation, comes with spring compressor kit for R&R, and owner is board member on here.

 

[Kurlon]

Interesting, also never poked at their site, that clutch pack has a lifetime warranty, neat!

 

[Cooter]

Interesting info Barrett. I wonder why she would say that? We went with the Aramid compound, but it was just a lucky choice to upgrade from the base compound.

 

[Tbone]

Thanks for the info Barret, will support the community here and order it this payday. It is a complete kit as well including the tool.

 

[Barrett]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My pleasure and I believe you'll be very happy with the EnergyOne kit and yes...comes with diaphragm compressor tool required for R&R. They've been in business over 30 years and know what they're doing. Ancillary benefit is that you can use your choice of any of the standard popular primary/trans fluids.

 

[Outlaw]

Good to know info^^^

 

[Barrett]

Good to know info^^^

Thanks much Josh. How you doing my friend?

 

[Outlaw]

Doing well , enjoying the weather. Thanks for asking. How about you sir ?

 

[Barrett]

Doing well , enjoying the weather. Thanks for asking. How about you sir ?

Great and thanks. Saw lots of MD bikes up here yesterday leaf-peeping. Hope you got out for a nice ride.

 

[Tbone]

The Energy One clutch is doing great so far. I also replaced the primary chain and adjuster shoe while I was in there.