TC 96 and SE clutch spring install results
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Winston Salen, NC
Thanks for that good info. You really helped us out a lot. It is amazing the kind of knowledge that one can share through this forum. If the guy can post a difference in dyno runs with a different clutch spring, you ought to let him. If you think it is crap, don't click the post. It is just that easy.
Road Master
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From: Winston Salen, NC
By the way, I am not on a high horse but I will ease up.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Conroe Texas
I had my 09 UC done when I went to the 107, makes a big diff, the clutch grabs earlier and gives you more control at slow speed. Had my clutch bloe out on my 09 Dyna, replaced under warranty, had them install the SE medium spring at same time no charge for labor, huge difference. I recommend the meduim spring the heavy is hard on the hands in traffic and the medium is strong enough for high toque situations. This is my 3rd time through this and ham happy each time.
I dont recommend speed shifting.
I dont recommend speed shifting.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I can see how this would help.
My question is:
Did you notice The clutch was slipping?
Or did you just change it from what you discovered from a dyno.
I have noticed that my Ultra doesn't seem to hit 2nd as hard as it use to.
In God we Trust
dd
My question is:
Did you notice The clutch was slipping?
Or did you just change it from what you discovered from a dyno.
I have noticed that my Ultra doesn't seem to hit 2nd as hard as it use to.
In God we Trust
dd
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Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
I've got an '07 bagger running a TMax A/T with Jamies tuned Rush slipons. It was making more torque than my OEM clutch could handle when speed shifting, especially into 5th and 6th causing the clutch to slip.
I installed the HD Screaming Eagle clutch spring today and reset my clutch adjustment.....All together it took an hour and I reused my derby gasket. I got the spring for 20 bucks and change. So total cost was equal to a decent lunch and two drinks.
My friends, that is the best 20 bucks and an hour I've spent all season.
My scoot hooks up now at the lights and almost jerks my hands off the bars when I shift. Shifts at WOT on the on ramps into 2nd lifts the front wheel 4-6 inches insteada the 2" I was getting before.
This has to be the cheapest, simpliest. and most rewarding mod a guy can make using nothing more than basic hand tools and nothing else.
I strongly suggest you pick one up next time you belly up to the parts counter-just toss it in your parts bin to await your next fliud change and clutch adjustment.
The OEM spring measures .065" thickness, the SE mics out at .080"....... That .015" extra thickness makes a HUGE difference without increasing lever squeeze too much!
I installed the HD Screaming Eagle clutch spring today and reset my clutch adjustment.....All together it took an hour and I reused my derby gasket. I got the spring for 20 bucks and change. So total cost was equal to a decent lunch and two drinks.
My friends, that is the best 20 bucks and an hour I've spent all season.
My scoot hooks up now at the lights and almost jerks my hands off the bars when I shift. Shifts at WOT on the on ramps into 2nd lifts the front wheel 4-6 inches insteada the 2" I was getting before.
This has to be the cheapest, simpliest. and most rewarding mod a guy can make using nothing more than basic hand tools and nothing else.
I strongly suggest you pick one up next time you belly up to the parts counter-just toss it in your parts bin to await your next fliud change and clutch adjustment.
The OEM spring measures .065" thickness, the SE mics out at .080"....... That .015" extra thickness makes a HUGE difference without increasing lever squeeze too much!
Just a little clarification for the unknowing............you have to remove the PRIMARY COVER to get the spring out. It ain't coming out no derby cover hole. Not sure what oinker was alluding to with the ability to reuse his "derby gasket" but there ya have it folks.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 101
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From: Birmingham, Alabama
The tech that did my 103 when I bought the bike asked me if I wanted to put in the SE spring. I asked him if I should, he said if you are going to RIDE the thing, use the SE spring, it can handle ALOT more torque than the factory spring. I told him I was putting in the 103 to RIDE it, so do it. I actually like the feel of the clutch better with the SE spring. I actually know that I have a clutch when I pull it instead of the lever just slapping the bar.