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Old 09-03-06, 06:22 PM   #1
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Default For those with clutch rattle.......and barnetts reply

......this was what was wrong with mine


As you can see 2 out of 6 of the springs had broken, these were barnett springs, might send them an e-mail cause there no more than a year old

BTW you won't loose any engine oil from taking the clutch cover off while the bikes on the side stand and be aware of the big o ring, i used some Dow Corning auto silicone rubber sealant to stick the o ring back in
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Old 09-03-06, 07:11 PM   #2
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but doesn't clutch rattle make it sound more like a ducati
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Old 09-03-06, 07:21 PM   #3
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be aware of the big o ring, i used some Dow Corning auto silicone rubber sealent to stick the o ring back in
I used blue hylomar on mine.
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Old 09-03-06, 07:49 PM   #4
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arnt barnett springs ment to be a quality performance item?
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Old 09-03-06, 07:50 PM   #5
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arnt barnett springs ment to be a quality performance item?
Thats what i thought, i was bigging them up t'other day too
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Old 09-03-06, 07:54 PM   #6
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have you been intouch with them?
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Old 09-03-06, 08:04 PM   #7
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have you been intouch with them?
Not yet, i'm going to send them an e-mail, got there plates and steels in to
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Old 09-03-06, 11:04 PM   #8
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Got to say this again:

You don't need stronger springs in an SV clutch. Ever.

If the clutch is slipping then there's something wrong, the standard clutch can easily handle all the torque that an SV makes.
Whatever plates you use the SV clutch doesn't require more clamping pressure, stronger springs just make the clutch heavier for no benefit.
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Old 10-03-06, 10:13 AM   #9
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...and barnett said
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I am very sorry to hear about the problem you had with our clutch springs. We have had some known issues with some springs breaking. The problem has been traced to the gold zinc plating and we have taken the steps to correct it. We understand your frustration and it is very frustrating for us as we have been having our springs made this way for many years with no problems. Here at Barnett, we manufacture almost every thing in house to maintain quality control. Our springs are the exception as we have them made through a local supplier. Again, we have and are still taking the necessary steps to make sure that all of our products are of the highest quality.
and are sending me a set of springs
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Old 10-03-06, 10:23 AM   #10
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Well you can't say fairer than that. Although it's a hassle and shouldn't have happened. Hope the springs broke "clean" and there are no particles floating about in the oil. Maybe an oil change?
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