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Barnett Clutches

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by charlie46, Oct 10, 2013.

  1. charlie46

    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Anyone use Barnett clutches? I'm having a set of clutch plates installed and notice in the box the friction plates come in that Barnett says not to use Synthetic m/c or gear oil. they want you to use ATF or "light viscossity M/C oil with their clutches. Any comments??
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    Had one put in two years ago in my 04 GeezerGlide and use Red Line...No problems...
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    yes that's correct, ATF not motor oil, I ran barnett in my 124
    and that's what I ran, plus it's cheap oil....
    hotroadking, Oct 10, 2013
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah HRK, that's what I'm thinking. I don't think my original clutch is disengaging completely any more. Maybe plates might be a little heat warped. Anyway qt 72k if it was a camaro or mustang it would be due to be freshened up.
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    That's a coincidence I'm having the same problem when the bike is cold. I have to do a complete clutch adjustment even though the lever is correct. I'm running Red Line also.


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    I have a set of Barnett clutches in my shop that I'll use when my present ones wear out. There's nothing in the box they came in that says anything about what oil to use.

    I think I'd go with their recommendation, though.
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    I run a barnett clutch and spring.i run 10w30 dino or belray primary oil no issue you can also run old school harley primary chain case lube non synthetic.when I ran atf I had an inner primary bearing take a shit. But then again was it on the way out hard to say ?any how now I run a baker inner primary bearing so no more issuies with the inner race walking in and killing the man drive gear seal. Any how enjoy the new clutch.
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    I ran one way back in my shovel days (70's ) & never had any trouble from it , cant remember what type oil I ran back then
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    YEARS ago I ran a heavy duty Barnett clutch in my 1100 Suzuki. It had extra plates and heavy springs for competition. One thing I found out back then was that Valvoline multi visc. dino motor oil made the clutch very grabby in all temps. I went to Castrol GTX multi visc. dino motor oil and it solved the issue. I've not used Valvoline in ANY of my engines since then. I just got suspecious of the lube qualities of it.
    Fatboy128, Oct 13, 2013
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    Got my bike back from my Indy at 4pm yesterday(dropped it off at 10 that morning). Installed new Barrnett clutch plates(friction and steal), Barnett clutch spring,ATF fluid in primary. Also new exhaust gaskets(I supplied). $388. Now when cold and I drop it into 1st gear NO NOISE. Very happy. Gotta get used to a slight increase in lever pressure. Very smooth possitive engagement. :cool:
    charlie46, Oct 13, 2013
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