Time for a new clutch in my '96 heritage and this is going to be my cherry so I got a few questions.

Looking at clutches is kinda confusing, some say "extra plate kit" do I need this extra plate?

The Barnett clutches that I'm interested in, part no. 306-30-20016 shows with 5 springs and without springs, I'm assuming that since my fsm doesn't show these springs that I don't need them, is this correct?

Some kits that I have looked at have a diaphragm spring some don't, do I need to replace this spring? How can I tell?

Should I get a new pressure plate or how do I check mine to know that it is good?

Sorry for what I feel are dumb questions but this my first attempt at a clutch job and had rather ask "dumb" questions now than screw up during the job.

 

Is there something wrong with the clutch you have now???
As to the extra plate thing that is so you can get rid of the spring plate if you want to.

 

I put a barnett extra plate clutch in all my rides. Like has been stated- it replaces the spring plate in the clutchpac with another friction plate. Gives a little extra clamping power. Installs like stock.

 

Yeah, I have had shifting issues for a while now and after only a few hundred miles after the stator repair I went in to adjust the clutch and realized the oil level was a little higher than the fsm suggested so I drained to refill to correct level.
Pulling the drain plug out of the primary there seemed to be a lot of gray gunk on it no longer than it had been run since stator was put in and further inspection showed what I thought to be a rather large "flake" that I'm pretty sure was friction material from the clutch so I've decided to put a clutch in.

 

Keep an eye on that fluid level in your primary- if it keeps filling up.... its likely from the motor via a bad motor seal at the left case.

 

RDHIGH, Thanks for the tip. I will do that.

I had someone helping me button things up after the stator job and wasn't paying as close attention as I should have been. I suspect that's the reason for the high fluid level.

So with all the grey gunk + the flake I hope I'm on the right track to solving the shifting issues.

Any thoughts on whether I should go ahead and replace the pressure plate or not?

 

Unless theres any unusual wear on it- (huge grooves- cracks etc) it should be just fine.- but if it would make you feel better about it- change it.

 

The 'plus 1' kit is a direct replacement and a Barnett set is popular and widely creditted with improving gear changes. Check their website, where you can read the installation instructions. I found, when installing mine, that my pressure plate was showing signs of distress, so also replaced that. Do check yours, if you go down that route - the grove in which the large circlip fits had lost a few bits on mine.

 

I put the Barnett extra plate clutch kit in my 96 Road King a little over a year ago because my spring plate exploded. They'll do that you know? 307-30-20011 Extra Plate Clutch Kit- Carbon Fiber

I don't know what the Kevlar kit goes for, but the carbon fiber kit was a little over $200

Good luck.