96 Vmax 600 clutch replacement

Excitabletom

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We finally get snow and 31 miles into my first ride and "clank!" Breakdown! The primary clutch fails.

A bolt through a collar that holds one of the weights broke and the weight was able to flip back hard enough to take a chunk out of the primary sliding sheave.

At least it broke down right in front of MacGuires in Cadillac so I could wait for my rescue truck in style.

Local used parts shop has a Viper clutch, complete, for $150. He says it will bolt on and be "close."

Anyone ever try this? What do you think? I was running at 8000 rpm at wide open throttle. I know very little about clutches.
 
it will work, but the flyweights and spring is different . It will get you by for the weekend but id be changing the spring and weights when you get the chance!
 
Do I change back to stock spring and weights for a 96 Vmax 600 ST or do I exparament to get the best results?

Anyone recall what a 96 600 twin should spin at max rpm?
 
Hi 600 twin pulls 8000 or just a little over it,When my clutch died i used a polaris clutch p85 a brand new one i had in a box and i know why polaris because parts was cheaper and in stock.I had fun testing it with springs and weights.the best spring was 7041781 dark blue , the weights was 10-66 works good.

Good Luck
Larry
 
look in the tech section on here ,i think there is a clutch kit posted by the famous turk for your sled!
 


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