How many miles can a Harley clutch go?
A clutch that is often slipped in the friction zone and that is not properly maintained may need replacement after as little as 5 000 miles, while many riders do well over 100 000 miles on the original clutch. There is no average life for a motorcycle clutch.
Where should my motorcycle clutch engage?
Make sure to keep the free play within spec, and make sure the clutch fully engages and disengages (should be roughly when the lever is parallel with the bar at max free play). I like to run my clutch lever at the max free play because I have small hands and it makes the clutch easier to modulate/control off-road.”
How long should a bike clutch plate last?
If you commute on a street bike I would expect a clutch to last at least 10,000 miles, but could easily go to 50,000 miles depending on the rider. Remember, unless you ride a Ducati which uses a dry-clutch, you really need to keep up with the fluid changes. This will increase the life of the clutch.
What kind of clutch does a Sportster have?
Just bought her a 2009 XL 1200L and the clutch is really stiff when you pull in the lever and when you let the lever out it is jerky and the clutch is either disengaged or engaged there really is no middle ground. This is making it really hard for her to take off from a stop since she can’t slip the clutch.
Can a sport bike have a clutch problem?
They are ALL, MUCH smoother and do not present the 1200 problem in take-off and clutch work… This is why a lot of riders especially Women Like the 883 better in a sport bike and then Hubby can soup it up to a 1200 and Keep the NICE Lower LOW Geared, smoother take off of the 883… It is Just That Way.
What’s the difference between a sporty and a big twin clutch?
People are amazed at the ease of pull for it being a XL1200. Try another 1200 and see if it is the same. If so then try the easy pull clutch conversion. lighter spring and different ramp. By the way the clutch on the sporty is easier to adjust than the big twin. Derby cover keeps the adjuyster in place not a set nut.
What’s the problem with a Muller power clutch?
Skip the Muller power clutch, the problem with them is in the mechanism where you have two eccentric wheels with a spring and until you get the spring over the center point, the pull is not reduced but actually a bit stiffer. Check this unit out. Glider I appreciate the quick response.
Just bought her a 2009 XL 1200L and the clutch is really stiff when you pull in the lever and when you let the lever out it is jerky and the clutch is either disengaged or engaged there really is no middle ground. This is making it really hard for her to take off from a stop since she can’t slip the clutch.
What causes disengagement on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Disengagement problems are often caused by a maladjusted or binding clutch cable/linkage; although, sometimes the discs can get sticky or warped. Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable.
Why is my clutch slipping on my Harley Davidson Sportster?
Improper engagement doesn’t clamp the clutch discs together with enough force to transfer all the power to the wheel. While cruising at 3,000 rpm in a higher gear, apply a moderate to heavy amount of throttle. If the engine revs without an equal increase in speed, your clutch is slipping.
How to check the transmission on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable. The fluid level is easily checked through the derby cover or dipstick on some models.