Barnett Aramid Fiber Extra Plate Clutch Kit

If you're after ultimate durability, go with the carbon clutch kits from Barnett. They're more durable than the Aramid fiber (Kevlar) here. The only drawback is that it does tend to be grippier - that is to say, lever modulation must be absolutely precise, especially if you're mingin' it up everywhere. So, if you're more on the ham-fisted side for clutch control, then the aramid option will be better for you, only it'll be slightly less durable than the carbon kit.

If you've got the original clutch basket, pressure plate, &etc., in your machine, then you don't probably need to buy any other parts to fit this in place of the worn out clutch discs. I would, however, recommend a set of clutch springs to go along with your order. You're already in there and have to pull the springs anyway, so why not freshen those up as well?

Barnett offers similar kits for a multitude of make/models, which is why you see comments or reviews referring to different machines. So long as you choose the correct year/make/model before adding to your cart, you would receive the correct kit for your machine.

In terms of smoothness, the Kevlar (aramid fiber) friction material is going to provide a smoother uptake than would the same clutch pack using a carbon fiber friction material. The latter requires a little more precision if you expect a smooth launch. That's the tradeoff with carbon fiber, it's more durable, especially if you're hard on the clutch, but at the cost of some tractibilty as it's a rather grippy clutch material. For your particular needs, the Kevlar material is the way to go.

Yes, this clutch kit will indeed fit the 1997 Harley Fat Boy. Just choose the 1997 Harley Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy clutch kit from Barnett in our fit guide, and we guarantee it'll fit your machine's stock clutch without issue!

Yes, that's correct - this clutch kit removes the double-riveted clutch plate, aka the Spring Grenade, found in the clutch pack. In that way, you eliminate the problem of the rivets failing wherein the plates start wearing into the clutch basket &etc.

Yes, that's correct - this kit removes the double-riveted clutch plate on your machine so as to provide more surface area for the clutch. In this way, feel is better and they last longer than a stock or OEM design clutch kit.

Yes, we do have a Kevlar Extra Clutch Plate kit available to fit the 1990 883 Deluxe. Simply choose the 1990 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Deluxe clutch kit from our fit guide and you'll get exactly what you need!

There is no spring plate included with this clutch kit. It only comes with friction plates and steel separator plates. In the event you need a new clutch spring, have a look at our Barnett Heavy-Duty Clutch Springs page. There, you'll be able to purchase the clutch spring should you wish to replace that as well as the friction and steel clutch plates.

Generally speaking yes, Barnett's clutch kits can be run wet or dry. Though, if you're going to run them dry, it doesn't hurt to soak the friction plates in a motorcycle-specific oil so they'll run a little quieter.

There are indeed instructions included in the box that clearly explain how to install the friction and steel clutch plates on your machine. Those instructions also specifically note that you are to remove the double spring plate in order to install the new FLSTC clutch pack.

Barnett's Kevlar Extra Plate Clutch Kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles fits straight into the OEM clutch. There's no need to make any modifications or purchase extra Harley clutch parts. Since Barnett's Harley Kevlar clutch plates are thinner than the OEM Harley clutch components, they were able to add an extra friction plate to the kit. In doing so, the extra friction surface adds a great deal of reliability, especially on high-performance Harley clutch kits.