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[guppytrash]

So I had the dealer install my Pro Clutch just before I put my new cams in.
I like the clutch with three exceptions.

1. It is harder to find neutral
2. On very rare occasions after start I will hear a banging/knocking noise that will go away if I pull in the clutch.
3. The clutch does not engage until I have released it about 25% (which I really like) and yet it feels like it is not fully released when I click it in to first.

I know that some said the rod needed to be shortened but the installer did not shorten.  Rivera said it may not need it on an 09.  Do you think these 3 issues could be related?
I am using automatic trans fluid as recommended by Rivera.

[cahdbiker]

guppytrash, I have a Primo Rivera clutch on my 95 Heritage ( it has ah S&S 107). I have had no issues with it at all. Does the knocking /banging noise go away after the bike warms up or when you are riding? Could be the auto adjuster for the primary chain is not set up right. I have the stock one on my Heritage which I prefer to the automatic one and when I engage first gear you can hardly hear it.Since you are having a hard time finding neutral  maybe your clutch needs adjusting at the clutch, and or cable and check the tightness of your primary chain. Only other thing I could think of is that the bolts holding the clutch springs on are loose. Let us know what it is. Also check your primary fluid level.CAHDBIKER

[guppytrash]

guppytrash, I have a Primo Rivera clutch on my 95 Heritage ( it has ah S&S 107). I have had no issues with it at all. Does the knocking /banging noise go away after the bike warms up or when you are riding? The banging is only at idle and very occasional.  Could be the auto adjuster for the primary chain is not set up right.  2009 has different adjuster, and I don't think this is the problem. I have the stock one on my Heritage which I prefer to the automatic one and when I engage first gear you can hardly hear it.  Since you are having a hard time finding neutral  maybe your clutch needs adjusting at the clutch, and or cable and check the tightness of your primary chain.  No adjustment that I am aware of since it is a HYD clutch. Only other thing I could think of is that the bolts holding the clutch springs on are loose. Let us know what it is. Also check your primary fluid level.  This is one thing I think I need to check.  CAHDBIKER

Thanks for your help.  I really like the clutch and know this is something that can be fixed.  I am going to call Rivera today.

[Trapperdog]

Gup, I have the Rivera pro in my "07 SEUC and like it also, but it is not without it's problems. Mine, and a few others here had the same clunk for a while after installation, but it does go away after a few K miles. Neutral is harder to find and it just gets worse after a while. I found out the hard way that these clutches aren't made for use practicing police style cone courses. I've been toasting 4-5 clutch plates and discs every 15K miles. We tried the ATF as Rivera suggested after the first set of replacement discs but returned to red line after the second set of discs. The nice thing about the Rivera basket is that the hub is steel and the inner splines won't wear as fast as the OEM alloy basket hub (where the steel trany shaft enters the basket) I started loosing my OEM basket at 30K hence the replacement. Others here have had the OEM basket completely striped.

[Mr D]

I installed this simple upgrade in my CUSE when adding the six speed gear box and cam change. operation flawless 
http://www.energyoneclutches.com/product.php?productid=15&cat=2&page=2

[guppytrash]

Time for an update.
Most important the clutch is working flawless now and no more clunk or difficult/impossible to find neutral.
The cure was replacing the auto trans fluid with Formula+.  Thanks to sadunbar!
I do believe the primary was overfilled too.
No more clunking at idle and neutral is easy to find again.
 
Night and day difference.

[Mr D]

Time for an update.
Most important the clutch is working flawless now and no more clunk or difficult/impossible to find neutral.
The cure was replacing the auto trans fluid with Formula+.  Thanks to sadunbar!I do believe the primary was overfilled too.
No more clunking at idle and neutral is easy to find again.
 
Night and day difference.

What brand did Scott recommend?

[guppytrash]

Formula+

[Rooster]

What amount of fluid did you use?

[guppytrash]

1 quart