Baker Drivetrain 9 - plate street performance clutch installation
FEATURES
- 66 Tooth ring gear that is 23% larger than stock
- 1 Piece steel clutch basket
- 9 Kevlar friction plates
- Blue anodized carrier and pressure plate
- Hard anodized inner hub for durability and wear resistance
- Vortex oil ports to pump oil through the clutch keeping heat down
- 2 Belleville springs, so you can change your spring load.
APPLICATION AND REQUIRED HARDWARE:
1990-2006 BIG TWIN APPLICATIONS (EXCEPT 2006 DYNA)
INCLUDED PARTS
Parts Provided with the BAKER 9 plate street performance clutch
The following parts are included as shown in Figure 1.
ITEM | P/N | QTY | DESCRIPTION |
1. | 36258 | 1 | 7/16-20 JAM NUT |
2. | 9P235-56 | 1 | ADJUSTER SCREW |
3. | 1308-175PP | 1 | SNAP RING, INTERNAL, KEY HOLE FITTING |
4. | 9P219-56 | 1 | KEY HOLE FITTING |
5. | 9P217-56 | 1 | NUT, CLUTCH LEFT HAND THREAD |
6. | 13061 | 4 | 5/16-18 X 2” HEX BOLTS |
7. | 3073-DSSC-HC | 1 | PIVOT PLATE |
8. | 3083C-DSSC | 1 | SPRING, DIAPHRAGM, .072” THICK |
8. | 3084-DSSC | 1 | SPRING, DIAPHRAGM, .093” THICK |
9. | 3075-DSSC | 1 | SEAT, DIAPHRAGM SPRING |
10. | 3063-DSSC-AB | 1 | PRESSURE PLATE |
11. | 3223-DSSC | 9 | FRICTION PLATE .095” THICK |
11. | 3113-DSSC | 7 | STEEL PLATE, .059” THICK |
11. | 3123-DSSC | 1 | STEEL PLATE, .121” THICK |
11. | 5579 | 1 | STEEL PLATE, .079” THICK |
12. | 23253 | 4 | 5/16-18 X 3/4” SHCS |
13. | 9P234-56 | 1 | INNER HUB |
14. | 0428247 | 1 | RETAINING RING, SPIRAL LOCK 1 1/2” INTERNAL |
15. | 9P218-56 | 1 | WASHER, CLUTCH SEAT |
16. | 9P233-56 | 1 | FLANGED HUB |
17. | 9P231-56 | 1 | BASKET |
18. | 9P232-56A | 1 | CARRIER |
19. | 18052 | 6 | 5/16-24 X 5/8” HEX GRADE 8 |
20. | 3207 | 1 | BEARING, DOUBLE ROW |
21. | 1460-137PP | 1 | SNAP RING, 35MM X 2.5MM THICK |
22. | 35258 | 1 | SNAP RING, 72MM INTERNAL |
23. | D4A-35 | 1 | 35 TOOTH CHAIN SPROCKET |
23. | D4A-36 | 1 | 36 TOOTH CHAIN SPROCKET |
23. | D4A-37 | 1 | 37 TOOTH CHAIN SPROCKET |
23. | D4A-38 | 1 | 38 TOOTH CHAIN SPROCKET |
24. | 23252 | 6 | 5/16-18 X 5/8” SHCS |
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & TOOlS
SKILL LEVEL:
As with most things in life there is no substitute for skill and experience. It is highly recommended by BAKER DRIVETRAIN that when performing this task or any task related to the Drivetrain components on your motorcycle, that you refer to your Factory Service Manual for your specific model of bike.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
1 3/16” SOCKET (FOR CLUTCH NUT REMOVAL)
1 ½” SOCKET (FOR COMPENSATING SPROCKET NUT)
TORQUE WRENCH
SNAP RING PLIERS
Baker 9 plate performance clutch installation
PREPERATION
DISSASSEMBLY:
- For your safety, DISCONNECT BOTH BATTERY POSTS (FAILURE TO DUE SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY).
- Remove primary drain plug located at the bottom of your primary, drain fluid and dispose of at your local recycler.
- On some models it is necessary to remove foot pegs / floor boards in order to remove the outer primary.
- Remove the outer primary cover.
- Refer to your Factory Service Manual to remove your stock clutch assembly and related primary components using the proper safety precautions and tools.
1994-2006 (EXCEPT 2006 DYNA MOTORCYLCES): REQUIRES THE USE OF OUR 9 TOOTH STARTER PINION (P/ N SP1000) WHICH CONVERTS YOUR 102 TOOTH CLUTCH CONFIGURATION INTOA 66 TOOTH CONFIGURATIONTO WORK WITH OUR CLUTCH BASKET. |
PINION REPLACMENT:
1. With Clutch assembly and primary components out of the way, remove the factory 10 tooth starter pinion (H-D P/N 31342-94). Replace the factory pinion with BAKER’S 9 tooth starter pinion (P/N SP1000) utilizing the Factory Service Manual for proper torque specifications reusing the Factory Hardware. (Fig 2) | Figure 2. |
BAKER DRIVETRIAN CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES ALL COME READY FOR INSTALLATION. FRICTION PLATES ARE PRESOAKED AT OUR FACILITY AND READY TO RUN. |
BAKER 9 PLATE PERFORMANCE CLUTCH INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF YOUR BAKER STREET PERFORMANCE 9 PLATE CLUTCH:
1. Install your new clutch assembly, primary chain, and motor sprocket components following the Factory Service Manual. (fig 3) | Figure 3. |
2. Install the clutch nut supplied in the kit with the machined relief facing toward the clutch using “Red” Thread Lock. (fig 4) | Figure 4. |
3. Install compensating sprocket nut
using “Red” Thread Lock. 4. Torque to Factory specifications found in your Factory Service Manual. 5. Adjust primary chain following steps listed in your Factory Service Manual. 6. Install clutch adjuster Key Hole Fitting and snap ring provided in kit. |
(WARNING ALWAYS WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING SNAP RINGS. SLIPPAGE MAY PROPEL THE SNAP RING INTO THE AIR). (fig 5) |
7. Adjust the clutch following steps listed in your Factory Service Manual. | Figure 5. |
8. Install outer primary and fill primary
with proper fluid / amount through the
derby cover opening (clutch inspection
opening). Fluid recommendation and
level found in your Factory Service
Manual all though we have found that ATF
(automatic transmission fluid / Dexron /
Mercon) will provide better results. 9. Install derby cover (clutch inspection cover) with new gasket. Torque to Factory Service Manual specifications. 10. If floor boards or pegs were removed to install your clutch reinstall them as per Factory Service Manual. |
BAKER 9 PLATE PERFORMANCE CLUTCH INSTALLATION
FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR NEW BAKER STREET PERFOMANCE 9 PLATE CLUTCH ALWAYS RE-ADJUST THE CLUTCH AFTER THE INITIAL “BREAK IN” PERIOD. THIS CAN VERY DEPENDING ON YOUR RIDING STYLE; BETWEEN 500-3000 MILES. |
Your BAKER STREET PERFOMANCE 9 PLATE CLUTCH is shipped with a .072” thick Belleville spring (motors up to 120 H.P.) installed during assembly. Depending on your riding style this spring will be all you need.
For those guys who live on the edge, have huge motors, balls out no holding back we’ve included a .093” Belleville spring (recommend for race applications only). This spring when installed will increase your torque handling capacity by 60%.
NOTE: WHEN YOU CHANGE SPRING PRESSURE YOUR LEVER EFFORT WILL ALSO INCREASE.
BAKER 9 PLATE PERFORMANCE CLUTCH INSTALLATION
IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE GUYS HERE IS HOW TO REPLACE THE BELLEVILLE SPRING, RESULTING IN INCREASED LEVER EFFORT.INSTALLATION OF DIAPRHAM SPRING:Refer to the exploded view in Figure 7 as a guide. |
Figure 7.
1. Make sure the motorcycle is supported correctly on a lift or kickstand.2. Put the motorcycle in 1st gear (this will help when removing the pivot plate bolts).
3. Remove the derby cover (clutch inspection cover).
4. Loosen the clutch adjustment.
5. Remove the clutch pivot plate bolts and remove the pivot plate.
6. Remove the diaphragm spring from the clutch assembly.
7. Install the .093” spring, making sure that the spring seat is installed correctly in the pressure plate behind the spring. (refer to Figure 6.)
Figure 6.
8. Install the pivot plate / pivot plate bolts with Red Thread Lock. Lining up the tabs with the spring. 9. Snug all bolts down evenly in a cross pattern.10. Torque all the bolts in a cross pattern to 200 in. lbs.
11. Re-adjust the clutch following the Factory Service Manual.
12. Install the derby cover (clutch inspection cover) per Factory Service Manual with new gasket.
13. RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT.