1996 VMAX clutch swap Question

[Lobeydome]

I have a 1996 Vmax XT. I took the secondary clutch in to have the bushing replaced. The shop told me my clutch is actually the 1994 design. I looked into getting a 1996 clutch and the person I spoke to said I would need a new jackshaft too (94 is 2 piece, 96 is one piece?). Can anyone tell me if the 1994 and 1996 secondary clutches for the VMAX are a direct swap or is the jackshaft splined or offset differently somehow? Thanks

Lobeydome

 

[snowdad4]

if your sled is a 96 and no one changed the jackshaft, you need a secondary clutch from 95 or 96. only these years will fit your spline properly due to the way the secondary is machined for the shaft.

also required will be a new bolt, a spacer, and probably some washers.

look at the clutch, if the helix is on the outside, its 95 or newer. if the helix is inboard, its 94 or earlier.

somewhere i have the part numbers for the hardware. more than likely you bought the sled used and someone robbed the parts for a pre-95.

 

[Lobeydome]

Thank you for your prompt reply. I did buy it used and the helix is on the inside so looks like it's a 94 clutch. This sled gets very poor gas mileage <40miles on a tank. The bushing in the secondary is worn so I'm faced with either replacing the bushing and putting this clutch back on, or trying to return it to stock with salvage parts. In your opinion, is there any reason this 94 secondary clutch in perfect working order would contribute to the poor mileage?

Thanks again.
Lobeydome

 

[Sxr700Bandit]

Twins are naturally hard on fuel. But in your case if the clutch is "out of whack" or not set up properly for your sled then the answer to your question is YES it will contribute to poor economy, but a clutch that is in perfect working order should suffice.

 

[snowdad4]

personally i feel the newer style clutches are more efficient. not to mention easier to tune.

 

[Lobeydome]

Thank you all that took time to reply. You've all been very helpful.

Lobeydome