VPC for evo

[earlehd]

My wife rides a 94 Fatboy. The clutch has given her problems. I tried the "lite boy" extended arm. Did not like it, too much trouble getting adjusted PERFECT or the clutch would drag because it limited travel. I am thinking about a VPC unit. I know they work great on the 99 & up. Has anyone tried the unit that works on the evo years?

[Rugby_fxdwg]

For 1990-97 Big Twins
#VP004-190 $300
www.aim-tamachi.com

[earlehd]

Rugby, Have you tried it? How well did it work?

[Reddog74usa]

Before you spend the bucks for the VPC I would try the easy clutch  set up that comes on the 06 fl's it will go right in and there only around 20 bucks at the dealer. It's the part that the clutch cable attaches to in the chrome cover on the right side of the trans.

[Rugby_fxdwg]

I have not pulled the trigger yet....The ramps would be fine for the easy pull but I'd have to remove the pipes....
Less labor intensive...

My buddy is putting it on his 04 wide glide next week. I will post the results...

[earlehd]

Reddog, I have a set of those ramps, but I was not sure they would fit. I will put them in this week. Thanks

[PaJoe]

I am interested in real life results as well.

I have read the VPC lock up clutches do hold better, but did not know they sold any for the '90 -'97 . I had to put in a heaver clutch spring on mine for the 113ci and it is rough on the hand. I was excited to check out he site.  Unfortunately, according to their chart, the VP004-320 offers 0% clutch pull reduction. It does look easier to install than say a Rivera Primo .

on edit: I did try the little Burly arm extender that reduces the clutch pull and it did make it a lot easier to pull but I was unable to get proper clutch release because of the heavier clutch spring. On a stock clutch it may be just fine and really does help make it a lot easier and only cost about $20.00.

[Vosselman]

The EVO vpc, for 1990-1997, is a little different than the twincam vpc.
The EVO vpc always touches the clutch spring in the center.

You can combine the EVO VPC with different spring rates:
170 : Sporty 883
200 : Sporty 1200 and EVO 1340
230 : Evo 1340 with some engine mods
300 : Engines like the 113ci S&S
340 : Engines like the 124ci S&S
380 : BIG engines

Stock is the 340 spring.
This means, for example, on a stock 1340 EVO you will go down 200/340 = 40% in initial (low rpm) clutchlever effort.
Running the 340 stock spring with a S&S 124, you will still have the light stock pull when on low idle rpm.


But be aware, the EVO style clutch is a weaker than the twincam clutch.

[Buddy WMC]

I am interested in real life results as well.

I have read the VPC lock up clutches do hold better, but did not know they sold any for the '90 -'97 . I had to put in a heaver clutch spring on mine for the 113ci and it is rough on the hand. I was excited to check out he site.  Unfortunately, according to their chart, the VP004-320 offers 0% clutch pull reduction. It does look easier to install than say a Rivera Primo .

on edit: I did try the little Burly arm extender that reduces the clutch pull and it did make it a lot easier to pull but I was unable to get proper clutch release because of the heavier clutch spring. On a stock clutch it may be just fine and really does help make it a lot easier and only cost about $20.00.

FWIW,
I've got the Energy One Gold 20% heavier spring along with the extra plate clutch pack in my built up FXR. Some guys have had problems they say with late clutch engagement and the heavier pull. I called Kent at E-One and he walked me through the proper way to adjust the clutch. The trick was to back off on the clutch rod about 1/8 to 1/4 turn from what the factory manual states. No problems or slippage so far after 800 miles and nine dyno pulls on a 98.6 hp engine.
BTW,
I can pull the clutch lever with two fingers and I only weigh 150#.

[Hillside Motorcycle]

We've used 'em, and stock 'em too.
Scott