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Clutch and horsepower

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by GrahamNWT, May 5, 2011.

  1. GrahamNWT

    GrahamNWT New Member

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    Hi all, I have a 85 FXWG that is 96 cubic inches. I was wondering how much horse power a stock clutch can handle with out slipping.
    GrahamNWT, May 5, 2011
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    May be 110 Hp
    Johnclave, May 5, 2011
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Add more HP and Torque recommend putting a stiffer clutch spring in.
    FLHTbiker, May 5, 2011
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  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    good advice :D
    cowboy, May 6, 2011
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  6. GrahamNWT

    GrahamNWT New Member

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    Thanks for the recomendation. What manufacterer would you recomend
    GrahamNWT, May 6, 2011
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  7. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Theres a few good one out there , barnent , rivera i think thats how it spelled not sure if S&S do clutch work
    cowboy, May 7, 2011
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    sarge7 New Member

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    I have used the barrnett clutch on two of my builds and would reccomend them highly. Never had a problem with their tech support either it's top notch.
    sarge7, May 8, 2011
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  9. GrahamNWT

    GrahamNWT New Member

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    The clutch on my bike was up graded to the Riviera inner clutch hub,plates,discs and spring. But who ever installed it before I owned the bike buggered it up and cracked the key way and screwed up the main shaft. So I replaced the main shaft and got a good deal on a new stock inner clutch hub. So what I was thinking of doing is. Use ths stock clutch hub with the Riviera pressure plate and spring with stock plates and discs. Think it will work???
    GrahamNWT, May 8, 2011
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  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yup
    chucktx, May 8, 2011
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  11. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    There was somebody that is having some clutch issues.....thought it may be helpful to bring this thread back up.....
    JohnnyBiker, May 29, 2011
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  12. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Barnett was always the popular choice for Japanese bike builders over the years. I've used several in street racers over the years. I would imagine they would be good in Harleys also.
    Fatboy128, May 29, 2011
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  13. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    barnetts are good!
    chucktx, May 29, 2011
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  14. cowboy

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    I ran a barnett in my shovel & it was hopped up
    cowboy, May 29, 2011
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