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[SBB]

Got the clear cover in Thursday and installed it.
Very cool look.
Weathers been great so riding has a priority over pictures.
Here's two for you Brian.


 

With that clear cover I get alot of questions when we stop.


 
Dawg, you need a clear cover on 

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Here's one with the motor running.
Camera couldn't capture the different look from when the motor is off..
That's oil on the clear cover (on the inside)

[DCFIREMANN]

Chip the cover looks great. I might just have to try one.

Glad the clutch worked out for you. Mine doesn't slip at all. I am not sure what H/P they set it up for.

Keep me posted.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Rhino]

I am intrigued. For the under educated, could someone post why one wants the VPC and what the heck it does vs. the stock setups?  Thanks,
Rhino

[Eqcons]

I am intrigued. For the under educated, could someone post why one wants the VPC and what the heck it does vs. the stock setups?  Thanks,
Rhino

Basically it has pivoting weights on it.  As it rotates, centifugal force moves the extra weight onto pushing the clutch plates together harder, so it's less likely to slip.  The main advantage for people for whom clutch slip is not an issue is that it reduces the effort required to pull in the clutch lever.

Jim

[DCFIREMANN]

I never noticed it being any easier to pull the clutch in, but I can tell you with a 130 H/P 113 ci motor it doesn't slip. AT ALL!

As a matter of fact when it hooks up it will pull the front end off the ground in 2nd gear a good amount. It suprised me and the bunch at Ghost Town HD. They were standing out front watching "V" take off on the V Rod with her Thunder Header. It took a little distance but I did run her down. Even she was suprised how far the front end came up. All I could say was ME TOOOOO! 

So all in all I can sya ZIPPERS HOOKED ME UP!!!!!! lol

Chip when you get some miles on it let me know. I am sure it will hold, not too sure about the belt though. NO HOLE SHOTS!!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Rhino]

Basically it has pivoting weights on it.  As it rotates, centifugal force moves the extra weight onto pushing the clutch plates together harder, so it's less likely to slip.  Jim

I think I saw a version of it yesterday on my buds drag bike. Little floppy things were attached to the external primary drive, and he said they needed to be carefully weighed to allow centrifical to take over. More weight, faster lockup.  Is this the same thinking on the vp2? 

Now a silly question. When the clutch lever is released, doesn't it lock it too? And allow slippage when engaging smoothly? I can't imagine an imediate lockup every time. Doesn't that put quite a strian on a variety of components that way?  Thanks in advance, just trying to learn wazzup in this arena.

Rhino

[SBB]

I never noticed it being any easier to pull the clutch in, but I can tell you with a 130 H/P 113 ci motor it doesn't slip. AT ALL!


Chip when you get some miles on it let me know. I am sure it will hold, not too sure about the belt though. NO HOLE SHOTS!!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

I had heard it was suppose to be easier to pull in the clutch in but mine seems to be the same. It's very easy to start with.


I'm running a 135 tooth Gates belt as stock.
I'm having a stronger one made because your right, my weakest link now is the belt. That 280 is a lot of rubber to spin!

 

[hogasm]

I had heard it was suppose to be easier to pull in the clutch in but mine seems to be the same. It's very easy to start with.


I'm running a 135 tooth Gates belt as stock.
I'm having a stronger one made because your right, my weakest link now is the belt. That 280 is a lot of rubber to spin!

 

I don't want no stinkin spin

[geezerglide]

Guys and Gals,

Out of curiousity where are you purchasing you VPCs from?

They also make them for the EVO and Sporsters.

I tried to attach an article from Hot Rod Bike on some information and installation of the VPC however the file was to large.

If you want email at harleyshewchuk@aol.com and I will send it to you.

SILVER-BLACK (not yelling just trying to get your attention)

From the color of your VPC unit you do not have the VP92T (used for 120" & 124" engines), you are running the VP83T (used for 103" Stroker Engine) as it is blue and the VP92 is a Red Color.

See attached picture.

geezerglide

[Eqcons]

Guys and Gals,

Out of curiousity where are you purchasing you VPCs from?

I sell them in the UK, Geez. 

Jim

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I don't want no stinkin spin

Brian

When I was in Nevada and Calif with that west coast gang that JCZ would spin his tire about every other light.
I figured he was wanting a new tire!

S/B

[GC_Super]

The VPC unit is great. Bought mine from Hippo. As Geezer mentioned, he knows more about HD's than most people combined. I don't think the VPC by itself makes the pull any easier. On my 106" motor, I combined the White Bro's easy pull clutch kit, the SE clutch spring, and the VPC83T.  Works great, pull is light, and I could NOT make it slip.

[Eqcons]

I don't think the VPC by itself makes the pull any easier.

Definitely does, GC-Soop!  One of its main selling points, in fact.  Reduces lever effort by up to 40% (the VP67T is the one used for that benchmark), since it changes the points at which the pressure on the diaphragm is applied, giving more leverage.

Jim

[geezerglide]

Eqons,

I sell them in Canada.

GC_Super

Yes, Frank (HIPPO) is the man, hoefully I'll see him in Phoeinx at the end of April. He did the work on my old 95" and my old SE 103",.

geezerglide