04 Venture Clutch Upgrade

[kuzmin1]

Hello,

First time posting, but wanted to give my 2 cents on the clutch disk/spring upgrade. BIG BIG BIG thanks to Freebird for the write up with pictures. Also big thanks to skydoc for being so helpful with the 2 orders and convincing me to purchase the friction disks as well. Basically if you open the clutch to replace the spring just go ahead and do the disks since its a pain in the ass to deal with. Several big questing I had before I did this where answered by members, but some of the write up's did raise more questions. Also I am 6 foot tall 330lbs if anyone needs measurements.

 

1. Will this change my clutch travel?

If it did change it I didn't notice. The pull is a bit stiffer, but travel wise nothing that I could complain about.

 

2. Should I really swap out that last half disk?

You should 100% change out that half disk along with new friction plates. Then close that case for another 60k miles. ONE AND DONE.

 

3. What about that Barnett conversion?

Costs to much for what it is and after my install I think the travel/clamping/friction zone is perfect for the bike/weight.

 

4. Any problems with install?

Get a torque wrench before you start. Have small small small picks available to pull that last half disk out it is a pain in the ass. The wire is much smaller then you think and you miss it at first. 5mm Allen key is needed otherwise pull the exhaust. I actually put a 5mmg allen bit into the bolt then turned it with a box end wrench all ghetto mechanic like.

 

5. How much oil did you lose?

Well overall I measured about 50ml of oil lost. You should definitely put a pan underneath. It not a large amount but enough to cover everything with a fine layer of oil that makes you smell like burnt **** all day long.

 

6. What are these dots to line up people keep talking about?

The clutch basket has 1 mark on it. The plate has 1 mark on it. Marked by the stars in the pictures. The bolt pattern is such that they will line up. Just match the stars. That is the only thing I lined up and have rode for 1100 miles at this point with no error or issue. I did steal the pictures from freebird.