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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Thumbs up Rivera Pro Clutch vs Barnett Scorpion Clutch

Hey they all you guy's & gal's...I'm looking for some feedback on the above mentioned subject.

I've got a 07 Ultra, and I'm in a quardry as to which clutch pack to run with.

Any pros or cons would be greatly appreciated...with first hand experience!!!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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I've used both & prefer the Rivera Pro.

They are both great. The Rivera has a dramatically lighter lever pull.

Additionally, if ya do any slow racing or cone competition where ya have to use the friction zone, the Rivera can be made to slip some some... the Barnett likes to lock up more.

I will say this for the Barnett.... It's VERY easy to wheelie with.

FWIW... I run the Rivera Pro clutch with their lock-up plate on my 120.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Primo Rivera on my 07 ultra. Fantastic clutch...What Philm says is dead on spot.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Thanks for the input!!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Both are very good. But, I have only personally used the Barnett scorpion. It is one smooth clutch
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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I ran the Rivera in a Road King for 8 years. I have one in the Custom Bagger with the variable pressure plate (the plate is almost as much as the clutch but you'll cut the effort to pull in half). I highly recommend the Rivera Pro Clutch.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Rivera Primo kicks tail, I sold the Scorpion on EBAY that crap would never unlock....
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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I just had a Barnett Scorpion clutch put in mf 97 heritage with a 100 inch fatso motor and Baker 6 speed what a great clutch no problem keeping up with the motor at all
 
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I was told the clutches with lockup system are noisy. Is that true ?
 
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I'm having a Primo Rivera Pro Clutch installed right now. Can't wait!
 
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