I know but its easier to just go by Grover. I really don't know why I didn't use it for my username. Oh well. Live and learn.

Grover

Well, I'm definately doing the mod, but will have to wait til I can pick up a digital torque wrench.

Well I just did Alter's 2009 !

Didn't even have to use the gasket !

Works like a charm !

The only draw back I can say about this Mod, Is the clutch lever pressure is definately increased. Which it should be !

It's just that your left hand doesn't appreciate it the first couple rides--especially at stop lights !

Alter told me that it's much easier to do those rolling darkies !

I just saw him do a couple 30 footers in sequence. He went a little to the left for 30ft and eased off the throttle and then immediately back on it for another 30 footer to the right ! It looked awesome.

He said that it was only 3/4 throttle too !

The clutch definately hooks up !

Mark/Alter

I did it about three weeks ago, and absolutely love it!!! I dont mind the minor difference in lever pull, because it feels so much better as far as input feel. Great mod as far as I'm concerned!!

Did the clutch mod this morning. Went riding this afternoon n 100 degree temps.

Clutch pull at engagement is definitely "springier" in that once you reach a certain point the effort to pull back way off. Kind of like the pull on a compound bow.

As a heavy guy, I can tell a difference in 2nd and 3rd. More power to the ground and easier to spin/wheelie.

I couldn't tell that the lever effort is all that much harder. To me it just feels a little stiffer at engagement and provides a little better feel for slipping the clutch, although all of the clutch play seems to take place in a shorter range of motion at the lever.

I went ahead and used a new gasket since here was a lot of gasket material on both surfaces when I pulled the cover off. Cleaned the surfaces, installed new spring and gasket and put it back together.

Very easy mod. Just make sure you put a rag over the clutch innards while scraping off the gasket material. One of my wife's wash cloths was the perfect size!!!

Mike.

OK OK OK .......You guys wore me down I finally did the mod and it's impressive the word I would use is crisp not that there was anything wrong with the original but it's sure freshened up the drive train and I had no tire lock up downshifting the twisties well if you wanna call em that in florida
and I have the fine Italian shorty levers and no noticeable grip pressure at least for me but I have an iron grip from fishing anyway no changes there took all of about 20 minutes and have a good Snap on 3/8 ths torque wrench so feel confident with the install piece of cake and a great bang for the buck

The benefit will be extended clutch life too

wasnt there a problem with this dd mod?
i cant seen to find the past posts but did some plates dislodge or misalighn
want to do this mod and others, its funny when you have all the power in the world we want more
vemax

It's usable now , I only have 150 miles on this mod but glad I did it, If you clutch had been in the bike for a while and has some wear mine at 3 k the secondary diaphram rests inside the lip ,You would have to have a castastrophic faliure to dislodge the outer D spring it fits right it there with the rest of the innards and torque to specs you should be good to go.
capt

BadMax wrote:
Jack,

Did you buy or borrow a torque wrench ?

I bought a Craftsman Digitork and am real happy with it.

Mark