Clutch

[COOPer]

Is It possible to see how many clutch disc are in dike through the derby cover?

 

[HMAN]

Not likely, they would be tough to count, but I could be wrong....its happened before.

 

[Jwooky]

What year?

With the Baker DSSC there is no access through the derby cover, it’s only cosmetic.

 

[COOPer]

Can a 12 plate clutch be changed to a 9 plate just by replacing plates or do i have to replace a lot of parts?

 

[SKOGDOG]

Just the plates. The important thing is the overall stack height (I’m remembering 1.97”?), and making sure the steel plates aren’t warped. If you’re switching from a 12 to a 9, you’ll have to purchase (call Eric) both the clutch friction plates and the steel discs.

 

[COOPer]

Thanks!

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

Not likely, they would be tough to count, but I could be wrong....its happened before.

You likely could by using an endoscope thru the inspection cover.
Endoscopes are very cheap these days and hook right to your cell phone -- I have picked up a couple that were around $10 and work fine.

 

[FrankBDPS]

I ask a lot of dumb questions so here goes, why? Why change from 12 to 9 plates? Just courious. Thanks and good luck.

 

[COOPer]

I ask a lot of dumb questions so here goes, why? Why change from 12 to 9 plates? Just courious. Thanks and good luck.

The ball ramp to make clutch pull easier is for 9. The company that makes one for either is out of stock and not sure when he ia going to make any more

 

[Mickmorris]

Barnes Performance Cycles had a few of those still available about a month ago. Worth checking

 

[COOPer]

Barnes Performance Cycles had a few of those still available about a month ago. Worth checking

They are out of stock and are not sure when they are going to make any more

 

[ChrisS]

I installed one of these on my softail. 95 big bore and stiff clutch spring. Installed easy and much less effort to pull the clutch lever. Not sure if they are available for the baker. I'm a carpenter with a grip of steel but the k-9 tests my endurance at times . My softail clutch lever feels like a kids toy compared to the k-9.

 

[Pops]

The ball ramp to make clutch pull easier is for 9. The company that makes one for either is out of stock and not sure when he ia going to make any more

Try going directly to Baker.....

 

[Mikeinjersey]

9-Plate Ball & Ramp for Big Dogs

OEM replacement ball and ramp set for Big Dog models from 2005-2010 with 9-plate clutch configuration. 9-Plate Ball and ramp is required when upgrading from 12-plate to 9-plate configurations. Fitment Big Dog models from 2005-2010 with 9-plate clutch configuration Detail New PN Description...

bakerdrivetrain.com

 

[COOPer]

Try going directly to Baker.....

I did. They dont make the easy pull any more. The lady at Baker said it would be same as stock

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Give WSW a call to see if he is machining the 9 plate easy pull ball&ramp in house. https://wildsteedworx.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_173_242_243&products_id=1316

 

[deltaesierra]

If anyone wants to purchase the Baker 9-plate Ball and Ramp set Baker Drivetrain has them back in stock.