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Clutch problem

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jonboy, Aug 2, 2012.

  1. jonboy

    jonboy New Member

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    05 SUPER GLIDE , when you come to a stop and pull clutch in the bike keeps trying to pull , snap the throttle it will quit pulln just a second then tries to pull again, changed fluids still does it, its also getting hard to shift , any help appreciated.
    jonboy, Aug 2, 2012
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    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like the clutch is not adjusted properly. Clutch dragging will make finding neutral difficult, hard to get out of neutral too. Tech manual and start with complete clutch adjustment not just the cable.

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  4. jonboy

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    i took it to a dealer and got it adjusted and the fluid changed, it seemed better after i got it back but its been a couple months and its worse now then ever, im thinking the clutches are gummed up and sticking together, does that sound sensible, lol
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    oh and neutral is hard to find but easy coming out of neutral
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    How many miles on it since it was adjusted??Did they lube the cable when you had the service done??How far out is the cable adjuster??
    Lucifer, Aug 2, 2012
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Take back


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    Yep I agree take it back
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    I always adjust mine myself then I know it gets done right. But if you don't know how then I would take it back.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 2, 2012
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  10. jonboy

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    yea im a auto mechanic but i really think im fixn to become a h-d mechanic for myself , lol thanks for the help men .
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    jonboy there a video on u tube shows how to adj clutch , heck if your a wrench for cars you fix a H-D :D
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  12. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    OK so yer mechanically inclined and tooled up.. LOL

    Put it on a jack,

    Loosen up the cable adjuster
    remove clutch primary cover the big round one
    In the center is a lock nut and allen bolt in the center of it

    Break loose the nut, I use a tall socket with nut on end to put
    open end on the nut, put allen through center to hold and pop nut loose
    back off nut, don't take off

    Back off allen

    Move clutch lever in and out to seat the ball and ramp assembly
    leave lever all the way in at the grip.

    Now turn in allen smooth, it will start moving lever out
    get lever out to full, pull cable away from housing at lever
    you want to shoot for about a quarters width.

    back off allen about half turn and hold with allen, put on socket and
    tighten down nut. You don't want it tight (allen) on the pushrod in there
    or you'll burn out the throw out bearing on the opposite end.

    YOu do want the nut tight though that hold allen.

    Now use the cable adjuster to get it to about a dimes width when
    you pull cable from handle housing.

    Tighten down jam nut at adjuster.
    hotroadking, Aug 2, 2012
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  13. jonboy

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    i appreciate it i giv it a shot in the morn and let ya know how it does , thanks again fellers.
    jonboy, Aug 2, 2012
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    Should be a piece of cake if you're mechanically inclined....last trip to the dealer should be for the Factory Service Manual and Parts Catalog:cool:
    Lucifer, Aug 3, 2012
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    If you're still having problems with slipping, grabbing, etc., manual should show you how to tighten the tension spring nuts. I adjust mine to where the clutch will just grab without slipping and no more. Discs could be worn thinner or warped. Sometimes it helps to take the discs & spacers out and inspect for glazing, wear, and warp on a piece of glass. I had to replace everything in mine and also installed a clutch retainer. Shifts much better now, at least for an old shovel!

    Yeah, I wouldn't pay HD to do work like that if you can do it yourself. All you need is a service manual. Helps to have a bike jack, too.
    joshbob, Aug 3, 2012
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Tc has one flat spring plate. Do not tighten them. You will break internal hub



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    hotroadking, Aug 3, 2012
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