What causes clutch slippage on a Harley Davidson?
If you do it while hot and the clutch plates are heated and expanded you won’t get the proper adjustment and will have to do it again when the bike cools. If the adjuster screw inside the primary is adjusted with the powertrain hot, clutch slippage could occur when the powertrain is cold.
What should the clutch be on a Harley Davidson?
As you mentioned the motor/clutch MUST be stonecold, If you got it right neutral will be very easy to find, and the bike wont lurch or creep when you shift from neutral to first.
Is there a clutch adjustment on a stone cold bike?
Adjustment done on a stone cold bike makes all the difference. Handlebars and braided clutch cable are only upgrades I know of. Ibelieve the front wheel has always been turned to allow easier access to the cable adjuster, I will try it with bars straight next time.
What should I do if my Clutch is slipping?
When you get out on the road get rolling slowly (about 25 mph in 3rd gear) then briskly roll on the throttle. If the motor bogs a bit before cleanly accelerating you are good. If the motor revs faster than the bike accelerates then the clutch is slipping and a readjustment is in order.
Why is my clutch slipping on my Harley Davidson?
If the motor revs faster than the bike accelerates then the clutch is slipping and a readjustment is in order. So in review if the bike is creeping with the clutch lever against the grip, and neutral is hard to find, or first gear is hard to get at a stand still, then there is NOT enough preload on the pressure plate.
As you mentioned the motor/clutch MUST be stonecold, If you got it right neutral will be very easy to find, and the bike wont lurch or creep when you shift from neutral to first.
Why does my Harley hard start when warm?
When the engine is warm it is tighter and requires more from the starter which in turn needs more amperage from the battery. If your hard start is slow cranking when warm I would have checked this first,then checked starter draw,then fuel and ignition.
When does Bubbie run at high speed work?
Bubbie: it works correctly most of the time. Just seems to happen when I’ve been running at a fairly wide open throttle maintaining higher speeds for a while (fwy) or longer stints (catching all green lights) on the streets at a speed of about 45 or more.