S&S Billet Clutch Basket Kit – 2007–2017 Harley Twin Cam & 2006 Dyna

Stop Beating Up the Stock Clutch Basket.

More power puts more demand on your clutch.

And eventually, the limitations of the factory basket can start showing up.

The S&S Clutch Basket Kit for 2007–2017 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam / Big Twin models is a direct replacement for the stock clutch basket, precision CNC-machined from solid billet aluminum and engineered for demanding performance applications.

But the real story is inside the basket.

S&S incorporates stainless steel wear-liner inserts designed to eliminate the notching issues inherent to the stock aluminum basket, helping provide improved clutch modulation, smoother lever feel, and significantly more durable contact surfaces.

Add integrated carbon-steel threaded inserts, compatibility with stock-fit clutch packs, and a 200+ lb-ft torque rating, and this isn't just a prettier clutch basket.

It's built for motorcycles making serious power.

Key Features

• Direct replacement for the stock clutch basket

• Designed for compatible 2007–2017 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam / Big Twin applications and 2006 Dyna models

• Precision CNC-machined from solid billet aluminum

• Stainless steel wear-liner inserts

• Designed to eliminate stock-basket notching issues

• Enhanced clutch modulation

• Smoother lever feel

• Integrated carbon-steel threaded inserts

• Wear liners provide greater durability than bare aluminum or hard-anodized alternatives

• Compatible with clutch packs designed for the stock basket

• Compatible with Rekluse® TorqDrive®

• Rated for 200+ lb-ft of torque

• Improves primary sprocket and primary chain alignment upon installation

• Drag-strip tested and proven

• Made in the USA

Fitment

2007–2017 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam / Big Twin & 2006 Dyna models

Verify exact year, model, primary, and clutch configuration before ordering.

What's Wrong With the Stock Clutch Basket?

Over time, the clutch plates repeatedly contact the aluminum surfaces of the factory basket.

That repeated contact can create notches in the basket, affecting how freely the clutch plates move.

S&S attacks that problem directly.

Instead of allowing the clutch plates to continually work against bare aluminum, the S&S basket incorporates stainless steel wear-liner inserts at the contact surfaces.

The result is a basket designed around greater durability while helping provide smoother clutch operation.

Stainless Steel Wear Liners

This is one of the most important features of the S&S Clutch Basket. The clutch plates aren't riding directly against bare aluminum.

S&S integrates stainless steel wear liners into the basket to address the notching commonly associated with the stock aluminum design.

According to S&S, the integrated wear liners provide significantly greater durability than:

• Stock bare-aluminum basket surfaces

• Hard-anodized alternatives

That means the solution isn't simply adding a harder surface treatment to aluminum.

S&S puts a dedicated stainless wear surface where the clutch plates actually interact with the basket.

Better Clutch Modulation & Smoother Lever Feel

Preventing basket notching isn't only about longevity.

It can also affect how the clutch operates.

By providing durable, consistent wear surfaces for the clutch plates, the S&S design is intended to provide:

• Enhanced clutch modulation

• Smoother lever feel

• More consistent clutch plate movement

For riders asking more from their drivetrain, those details matter.

Built for Serious Torque

Big-inch Twin Cam?

Performance engine?

Hard launches?

Aggressive riding?

This isn't a stock replacement built around stock-level expectations.

The supplied S&S specification rates the clutch basket for:

200+ LB-FT OF TORQUE

Combined with its billet construction, stainless wear liners, and reinforced threaded areas, the S&S basket is designed for demanding high-output applications.

Precision CNC-Machined Billet Aluminum

The basket itself is precision CNC-machined from solid billet aluminum.

That gives S&S precise control over the final component while creating a lightweight, purpose-built foundation for the clutch assembly.

This isn't a cosmetic billet part hiding behind your primary cover.

The machining serves a job.

Carbon-Steel Threaded Inserts

S&S also integrates carbon-steel threaded inserts into the basket.

Why does that matter?

Instead of relying solely on threads cut directly into aluminum, the steel inserts provide a stronger, more durable threaded interface in critical fastening locations.

It's another small engineering detail aimed at long-term reliability.

Direct Replacement for the Stock Clutch Basket

Despite the performance-focused construction, the S&S Clutch Basket is designed as a direct replacement for the factory clutch basket on compatible applications.

That allows riders to upgrade the basket without building the entire clutch system around a proprietary clutch pack.

Works With Stock-Fit Clutch Packs

Already running an upgraded clutch pack?

Good.

The S&S basket is compatible with clutch packs designed to fit the stock basket, including:

Rekluse® TorqDrive®

That gives you considerably more flexibility when building your clutch system.

You're not locked into one proprietary clutch-pack configuration simply because you upgraded the basket.

Improved Primary Alignment

According to the supplied S&S specifications, installation of the clutch basket improves alignment of the primary sprockets and primary chain.

For a component living at the center of your primary drive system, proper component alignment is an important part of the overall design.

Drag-Strip Tested & Proven

This basket isn't designed solely from a CAD drawing and sent out the door.

S&S states that the design is:

DRAG-STRIP TESTED & PROVEN.

That's exactly where you'd want a high-performance clutch component tested.

Hard launches and high-torque applications put enormous demand on the drivetrain—and the clutch basket sits right in the middle of it.

Who Is This Clutch Basket For?

High-Output Twin Cam Builds

If you've invested heavily in making torque, upgrading the components responsible for transferring that power makes sense.

Aggressive Riders

Hard launches and aggressive riding put additional demand on clutch and drivetrain components.

Riders Experiencing Basket Notching

The stainless wear-liner design specifically addresses one of the weaknesses associated with a bare-aluminum clutch basket.

Riders Already Upgrading the Clutch

If the primary is open for a performance clutch upgrade, it's worth considering whether reinstalling the stock basket makes sense for the rest of the build.

Riders Building for Long-Term Durability

The stainless wear surfaces and carbon-steel threaded inserts address areas where material choice matters over repeated us.

Build the Drivetrain for the Power You're Making

Horsepower gets attention.

Torque destroys weak links.

If you're building a serious Twin Cam, think about the drivetrain as a complete system:

Performance Engine
+
Clutch Basket
+
Performance Clutch Pack
+
Compensator
+
Proper Tuning

Building power is only half the equation.

The drivetrain still has to transfer it.

Professional Installation Recommended

The clutch basket is a critical component of the motorcycle's primary drive and clutch assembly.

Proper disassembly, installation, fastener torque, alignment, clutch adjustment, clearances, and final inspection are essential.

Professional installation by a qualified Harley-Davidson technician is recommended.

Always follow current S&S installation instructions and specifications for the exact product and application.

Made in the USA

The S&S Clutch Basket is proudly Made in the USA and built for riders asking more from their Harley drivetrain.

BIG TORQUE FINDS WEAK LINKS.

The S&S Clutch Basket Kit for 2007–2017 Twin Cam / Big Twin models replaces the stock aluminum basket with a performance-focused billet design built around durability.

Solid billet aluminum.

Stainless steel wear liners.

Carbon-steel threaded inserts.

Stock-fit clutch pack compatibility.

200+ lb-ft torque rating.

Drag-strip tested.

Made in the USA.

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If you're building serious power, don't overlook the component responsible for putting it through the clutch.