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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 166388" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>I have used both a multi-plate clutch and the original Vincent clutch in my Rapide. The original is without doubt in my mind the best.</p><p>It may seem very complicated but when assembled and adjusted correctly it is exceptionaly light to operate, progressive, doesn't slip or clunk engaging first gear. </p><p>If you already have an original clutch I would spend a little money on that with a few new parts rather than spend a larger amount on a new multi-plate clutch. This is my experience when building my Rapide from a pile of bits. </p><p>It came with a new multi-plate clutch so that is what I fitted as a quick option. It was OK but needed attention fairly often when I was doing a lot of miles on a regular basis. On checking in the remaining pile of bits I found I had the majority of parts for the original clutch. I just needed to purchase a few new parts from the Spares Co to complete it. With bit of studying to understand how it worked I adjusted it and ended up with a great clutch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 166388, member: 161"] I have used both a multi-plate clutch and the original Vincent clutch in my Rapide. The original is without doubt in my mind the best. It may seem very complicated but when assembled and adjusted correctly it is exceptionaly light to operate, progressive, doesn't slip or clunk engaging first gear. If you already have an original clutch I would spend a little money on that with a few new parts rather than spend a larger amount on a new multi-plate clutch. This is my experience when building my Rapide from a pile of bits. It came with a new multi-plate clutch so that is what I fitted as a quick option. It was OK but needed attention fairly often when I was doing a lot of miles on a regular basis. On checking in the remaining pile of bits I found I had the majority of parts for the original clutch. I just needed to purchase a few new parts from the Spares Co to complete it. With bit of studying to understand how it worked I adjusted it and ended up with a great clutch. [/QUOTE]
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