Author Topic: Whats the best clutch for a high HP/TQ build?? (Read 937 times)

Merc63 · « **on:** Wednesday, September 12, 2012. 10:47:44 PM. »

So much conflicting information out there. I talked to some guys at the local shop, they are saying Rivera Pro Clutch..

Then I read some threads on here where guys are having slipping issues with the pro clutch and gold spring...

I have a gift card for the local shop and want to grab something for the new motor, so whats the best clutch out there for a 126"?

I race on the weekends and ride 500km a week. I want something that wont slip.

SnS clutch any good?

Eglider05 · « **Reply #1 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 02:56:45 AM. »

Many of us are quite happy with the Bandit Sportsman. It works great in my 120"

Rick

frankieb · « **Reply #2 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 03:26:34 AM. »

Quote from: Merc63 on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. 10:47:44 PM.

So much conflicting information out there. I talked to some guys at the local shop, they are saying Rivera Pro Clutch..

Then I read some threads on here where guys are having slipping issues with the pro clutch and gold spring...

I have a gift card for the local shop and want to grab something for the new motor, so whats the best clutch out there for a 126"?

I race on the weekends and ride 500km a week. I want something that wont slip.

SnS clutch any good?

clutches are like oil threads, you will never get an agreement on what is best. I run a rivera pro clutch with their VPP in my G2 126" RK with no slippage.

prodrag1320 · « **Reply #3 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 04:18:10 AM. »

BANDIT,either the sportsman (i run 127"er) or a full superclutch,NOTHING better

moose · « **Reply #4 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 04:28:00 AM. »

also doing a bandit sportsman on a 131 and no slipping what so ever

Jaycee1964 · « **Reply #5 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 04:30:14 AM. »

Bandit rocks! Holds hard and pulls VERY easy. None better IMO and the opinion of many others.

dsvracer · « **Reply #6 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:27:13 AM. »

S&S also make a very good unit claimed to hold up to 200 hp. I have used a couple and have not been able to make them slip. dsv

rigidthumper · « **Reply #7 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:28:36 AM. »

+1 for the Bandit.

HILLSIDECYCLE · « **Reply #8 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:46:19 AM. »

When wanting the absolute best the industry has to offer,(does come with a cost) with a super-wide range of adjustability, along with light lever pull, look no further than Bandit Machine Works.
Those folks were the forerunners, of what others have cloned over the years.
Scott

HighLiner · « **Reply #9 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 06:58:22 AM. »

Has anybody used the Bandit in the newer bikes that have compensator issues? How does the recommended Spectro oil effect it?

Buffalo · « **Reply #10 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 08:10:15 AM. »

FWIW I've been running a Rivera Pro for 5 yrs behind my 126hp/133t S&S 124 without issues.
Clutch pull wiith the gold spring is heavy, but usable. Holds well enough to make the rear wheel spin up at 6000rpm in third, with 12% taller than stock gearing. Buffalo

aceman2101 · « **Reply #11 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 11:31:42 AM. »

Barnett scorpion

Rdub · « **Reply #12 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 11:38:40 AM. »

I Have a Bandit Sportsmen in my 2012 FLHX 120R, and love it!

hd king · « **Reply #13 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:04:23 PM. »

BANDIT all the way!!! Real high quality setup!!!

Merc63 · « **Reply #14 on:** Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:24:24 PM. »

Went with the bandit sportsmen with grey springs.

Thanks again fellas.

Jaycee1964 · « **Reply #15 on:** Friday, September 14, 2012. 03:53:26 AM. »

Quote from: Merc63 on Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:24:24 PM.

Went with the bandit sportsmen with grey springs.

Thanks again fellas.

With your 120" i'de add a couple .050 shims to each spring too. Won't affect the pull but will make it hold better under load

Merc63 · « **Reply #16 on:** Friday, September 14, 2012. 06:43:36 AM. »

Quote from: Jaycee1964 on Friday, September 14, 2012. 03:53:26 AM.

Quote from: Merc63 on Thursday, September 13, 2012. 05:24:24 PM.
Went with the bandit sportsmen with grey springs.

Thanks again fellas.
With your 120" i'de add a couple .050 shims to each spring too. Won't affect the pull but will make it hold better under load

Thanks sir.

moose · « **Reply #17 on:** Friday, September 14, 2012. 08:32:43 AM. »

by the way the bandit I'm running has over 50,000 miles on the same clutches and still holds great !!

HighLiner · « **Reply #18 on:** Saturday, September 15, 2012. 10:35:07 AM. »

Quote from: Rdub on Thursday, September 13, 2012. 11:38:40 AM.

I Have a Bandit Sportsmen in my 2012 FLHX 120R, and love it!

Are you running the recommended Spectro fluid?

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