Clutch and general work

Len Averyt · July 30, 2011, 07:54:51 PM

I went and visited Curtis today and he confirmed my thoughts about the engine vibration on my magna.
In an earlier post i talked about how the engine has a bad vibration at 4.5-5.5K rpm. Curtis noticed it as soon as he started the manga, and driving it down the street and back said it would be a "butt numb-er" on a long ride, and yes it is.
Anyway short story long, We both think its the clutch and since i have had a bad shuddering from time to time when clutching up from a light I think its probably the case.
Anyway any recommendations on a good clutch. 44700 miles on her 32000 pulling me around!
I'm also replacing the chain. the sprockets are worn a bit too much for my liking.

hootmon · July 30, 2011, 08:40:41 PM

I don't remember the brand I went with, but I did go for the heavier duty springs kit... I have not been sorry for that decision. It is a harder pull on the handle and a bit of a pain in heavy traffic, but very positive pressure on the plates when engaged
If you really think this is the cause of your vibration, then you may want to look into a used basket on e-bay as that would mean something is out of balance

drkngas · July 31, 2011, 10:40:56 AM

Barnett Kevlar Clutch! Loved it. Little harder pull, grabbed with a solid feel at any rpm.

Len Averyt · July 31, 2011, 11:59:37 AM

Thanks!
I'm assuming that when I pull the one side cover I will need to replace that gasket as well?
Anybody have any other ideas on anything I should do while in there?

hootmon · July 31, 2011, 01:49:24 PM

I would replace the springs and (caps?) in the starter clutch while I was in there...

TLRam1 · July 31, 2011, 01:50:20 PM

Quote from: Len Averyt on July 31, 2011, 11:59:37 AM
Thanks!
I'm assuming that when I pull the one side cover I will need to replace that gasket as well?

Yes

TLRam1 · July 31, 2011, 01:52:20 PM

Hard to tell where this is coming from if your basket is bad or warped in some way, might be worth seeing if you can locate a good used one.

Chad in Michigan · July 31, 2011, 07:47:15 PM

I've got a basket and a pressure plate set still that i will never use. you can use it for testing or use it if it fixes your issue. I also have some used clutch plates and discs i can throw in there if you want. pm me and address and i will send it to you if you want any of it.

Len Averyt · July 31, 2011, 08:27:52 PM

I would be interested in those parts.
It would be good to have them just in case.
I use my bike when i can as my daily driver at this point and backup as well.

I looked in the oil fill hole and rolled the clutch around using high gear and rolling the wheel a bit at a time.
Can't see any obvious issues, of course I could only see about 5-6 of the 9 plates.

Chad in Michigan · July 31, 2011, 08:30:41 PM

you know what? I just remembered why I have that basket as a spare... I boogered up and broke a bolt in one or two of those holes to hold down the springs on the outside of the pressure plate... you may be able to salvage it or it may not be worth the trouble. i know the pressure plate is still good with the bearing included and the gear and springs on the basket are good. let me know either way or if you want some and not all, let me know.

Magnum Magna · August 01, 2011, 12:47:39 AM

Last month changed plates and spring. Not for vibration but slipping. It was past time to get them changed at 50K miles. I got them from Terry and was very happy.

Lurkin · August 02, 2011, 10:08:30 AM

Very happy with my Barnett Kevlar clutch plates, steels, and heavy-duty springs. I bought mine from Dave Dodge at the time, not sure if he's still around, or if Terry can get these.

TLRam1 · August 02, 2011, 02:10:20 PM

Quote from: Lurkin on August 02, 2011, 10:08:30 AM
Very happy with my Barnett Kevlar clutch plates, steels, and heavy-duty springs. I bought mine from Dave Dodge at the time, not sure if he's still around, or if Terry can get these.

I have a distributor who carries the Barnett, we have an account with them but I have never ordered from that distributor and do not know what our program is. At this point, no access.

Since this post I have contacted to see what their program is, still the answer above is accurate.

roboto65 · August 02, 2011, 08:18:10 PM

Not to take away from Terry but Dave is still around talked to him the other day at the number posted on our site.

Chad in Michigan · August 02, 2011, 08:21:29 PM

i'd be very cautious ordering anything from dave dodge at the moment. There are pages of bad reviews on the v4BBS site with dealing with him lately, taking years to complete promised bikes, taking payment without delivering, no phone calls, etc. Just FYI. (and CYA)