05-30-2018, 10:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-30-2018, 10:48 AM by tom dandes.)
(05-30-2018, 02:41 AM)steveoharaSteve Thanks for the assist on this. As always you are a wealth of information and now I know what I need to do. Im at the point that I need to make the change to the L&T due to parts availability. The L&T is a big money item but trying to find a good Horstman and parts for it is a chore anymore. Thanks again. Wrote: The L&T is a great clutch for a 101. The three disc is the most durable but a two is a little faster. For a 101 you will want to find a 10 tooth #35 chain drum and you will want to change out the springs to a lighter (smaller wire diameter) version. With the standard springs typical of the clutches used on KT100s you won't be able to set the engagement any lower than about 9,500 and that is too high for the 101. With the softer springs the range of adjustment will move down the rpm band so you can set the clutch to engage in the low 8K range.
A realistic evaluation of the skill of the driver is the best way to decide on what version to buy. Basically, the faster the driver, the easier it is on the clutch. If the driver is slow through the corners then the clutch will have to work harder (longer) pulling off each corner and the heat builds up. With more discs there is more material to spread out the heat so the three disc is better unless the driver is quick ( and light). The three disc is the most common so you should not have much trouble finding one.
Steve O'Hara