I think yours is a V2. I have one on my bike. I bought it used from MPH Floggers corner about 15 years ago. I use kevlar plates from Barnett. They also fit some Kawasakis and Harleys. The inside of my primary is cut away so that the clutch runs wet with the primary chain. I run it wet, often in ATF but sometimes I use regular motorcycle oil. I only use four of the 6 springs because I find that gives lots of grip, but three springs wasn't enough. You will need more lift than the standard mechanism gives. I use a lever with 1 1/8" centers instead of the original 7/8" type. Also I have a mushroom shaped adjuster that moves the lower pivot point of the arm further out. It works great. If it grabs and squeals it means I have to top up the oil in my primary. I put a bit more oil in the primary than is normal.
C: Clutch Multi Plate Clutch - Advice Please
- Thread starter kerry
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I also have a V2 with Barnett kevlar plates. It runs in a bit of ATF. I use all of the springs bolted down fully but the clutch is still quite light to operate.
To get even lift I swapped the springs around years ago.
The clutch was on the bike when I bought it in 2004 and has worked well for 60,000 miles since.
Over half of that mileage has been two up with luggage. I replaced the friction plates a few thousand miles ago as they had worn down quite a bit.
It seemed prudent to change the plates before they started slipping.
It's a really nice clutch. It has never slipped or dragged and can be feathered as needed when taking off on an uphill grade with the bike fully laden.
Glen
To get even lift I swapped the springs around years ago.
The clutch was on the bike when I bought it in 2004 and has worked well for 60,000 miles since.
Over half of that mileage has been two up with luggage. I replaced the friction plates a few thousand miles ago as they had worn down quite a bit.
It seemed prudent to change the plates before they started slipping.
It's a really nice clutch. It has never slipped or dragged and can be feathered as needed when taking off on an uphill grade with the bike fully laden.
Glen
Hi Trever , have looked at the Suzuki 750 clutch as a means of fitting a belt drive and starter ring gear , apparently this was a popular mod as a mate of mine picked up such a clutch modified to accept a flanged carrier . I am new to Vincents but I assume that any form of multi plate must have this feature . The back of his basket had a welded on top hat to give thread depth for the fixing . Do you know if this adaptor is readily available . Roger