Shovelhead Rivera Primo Clutch Installation - The best Upgrade yet!!

Seems like I was spending as much time as I was riding the bike. Having tried both the 3 finger a 5 finger setups, and with everyone online quick to blame the late model transmission, I'd decided to take the plunge and simply replace the clutch setup with a better design. Turns out, It was just what the bike needed and well worth the money, not only with regard to the hassle saved, but the savings in potential transmission damage avoided.
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[@SaddleTrampTV]

Really cool. I looked into that same clutch kit for the same reasons on my shovel, but for the money went with the clutch tamer style kit from V-Twin. I might later go with the diaphragm spring style kit if this one doesn't work out the way I want it to. I've got it installed but haven't test rode it yet due to all the rain we've been having lately. Will be trying it out this evening or tomorrow morning.

[@delorean1]

There might be other solutions. Anything is better than the original design.

[@JJ-sv1ov]

That loctite is super important, that nut will be off and your clutch hub behind it. It won't take long.I helped a friend of mine put this on a late shovel. He put on the hub nut, torqued it to spec and we finished the job. We adjusted the clutch, took it around the block a few times, and realized it was not loctited. I took it apart this afternoon, the clutch hub nut required about 10 lbs of torque to remove. Don't forget the loctite.

[@delorean1]

Indeed…

[@kjetillien4677]

Thank you, sir! Very well made video!

[@delorean1]

Glad you liked it!

[@hdevo80]

Good video!! Thank you from Hungary!

[@delorean1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍🏍️

[@delorean1]

Glad you liked it.

[@SWATT101]

Very good, I have problems finding neutral on my 82...love to do that unprade when I have a few bucks

[@delorean1]

Solved my issue.

[@HowardBlacker]

Very good vidio well filmed and good audio im looking forward to to fitting this cluch with your help lol ride safe good luck from Ont Canada

[@delorean1]

Glad to hear it, good luck!

[@75hdfxe]

That’s a sweet setup. With the addition of the new components did you consider checking the shimming behind the compensator sprocket to ensure the belt is still properly aligned?

[@delorean1]

Great question. I did check the belt alignment and it was the same as before. I could of or should have included this in the video but I put this in a previous video and its actually hard to get the camera in position and only discussed.

[@brianmullen56]

Hellp great tech. v[deos. Just wanted to ask, where you got the air cleaner cover? I also have a shovel and also what type of air cleaner element. Thanks I'll keep watching for more learning.

[@delorean1]

This is an original harley cover I had in my parts collection. It was mounted with S7S adapter for it, I have a hold video dedicated to it in the restoration series

[@michaelhayes649]

Can you explain the cable tie.I cant see where you are comparing it to where on the bike ? Everything else in the video is awesome..

[@delorean1]

A minute or so into this video AMF Shovelhead Lowrider Restoration -27 - Starter / Starter Solenoid / and Clutch Installation kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmmc55qq95gh80

[@aldensachs6415]

I installed this exact Rivera Primo Clutch in my 1972 FLH Shovelhead several years ago. It is one of the best upgrades I ever did. Shifting is better in every gear and clutch adjustments hold for years. It is also easier to hold the clutch lever. It is a great improvement with no downsides. Thanks for sharing!

[@delorean1]

and also.......ive noticed starting seems easier as the plates equally grab through the kick rotation

[@chuckasarus]

Do you like the Primo clutch over OEM? They seem similar ?

[@delorean1]

I can’t tell if you are joking.

[@billyfinch7341]

Stock clutch sucks, any Diaphragm clutch works better

[@delorean1]

True.