When do you replace the clutch on a Harley Davidson?
DO NOT FORGET to replace the collar back in the center, or you’re screwed. It has to be there BEFORE the tool threads on. Replace your clutch plates in order. Replace the outer face and reinstall your retaining clip, then remove compression tool.
Do you have to adjust the clutch on a 2014 limited?
Also, on a 2014 limited with a hydraulic clutch, do you still have to adjust the clutch pack. If so what is the best way? Like the primary chain adjustment on older models, clutch adjustment has gone away. No adjustment is needed for this hydraulic clutch. July 28, 2016 – Harley-Davidson has issued a recall on 27,232 model year 2016 motorcycles.
How to replace clutch on Big Twin 90-97?
Remove the Derby cover, and in my case, (Dyna) the primary chain inspection cover. Unadjust your clutch cable and add all the slack to it you can. As well, unlock the 11/16″ lock nut on the clutch basket adjustment and remove the nut and screw completely. Also, using a magnet, take the pushrod out.
Is the hydraulic clutch on a CVO Ultra Classic adjustable?
Every HD hydraulic clutch is the way you describe. There is no adjustment. Do not try to alter in any way. 2013 CVO Ultra Classic, while everything I read states the hydraulic clutch is not adjustable, my clutch level doesn’t grab till it is almost all the way out. Anything I can do about this? Got the same problem.
How big is the clutch cable on a Harley Davidson?
I did wild1s 578s on my 2011 Ultra. They are a 10.5″ ape style bagger bar. I had to change the clutch cable. I BARELY was able to use the brake side cable. I may change it anyway one of these days.
How do you replace clutch basket on Harley Davidson?
The SE compensator sprocket goes on next, but you’ll need to get the primary chain onto it at the same time, as well as putting the chain back onto the clutch basket sprocket. Once the primary chain is back on and the sprocket is in place, replace the thrust washer and then the circlip or retaining ring.
What to put between clutch basket and clutch sprocket?
Use a zip tie to hold tensioner spring from expanding. Before you can begin to remove the stock compensator bolt, place a block of wood in between the chain sprocket and the clutch basket, or insert the locking bar between the sprockets as shown. This will prevent the chain from moving when you are wrenching on the bolt.
How to remove the clutch basket on a Harley Davidson?
This helps you to work cleaner, without so much residual oil hanging around. Next, remove the outer primary cover & gasket and slacken the clutch cable. Loosen the jam nut and back off on the Harley clutch adjustment at the clutch pack. Remove the adjuster plate retaining clip to expose the mainshaft/clutch hub nut.
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.
How do you change the clutch on a big twin?
Unadjust your clutch cable and add all the slack to it you can. As well, unlock the 11/16″ lock nut on the clutch basket adjustment and remove the nut and screw completely. Also, using a magnet, take the pushrod out. While all this is going on, your clutch fiber plates should be soaking in the desired fluid you’ll be running in your primary.
DO NOT FORGET to replace the collar back in the center, or you’re screwed. It has to be there BEFORE the tool threads on. Replace your clutch plates in order. Replace the outer face and reinstall your retaining clip, then remove compression tool.
This helps you to work cleaner, without so much residual oil hanging around. Next, remove the outer primary cover & gasket and slacken the clutch cable. Loosen the jam nut and back off on the Harley clutch adjustment at the clutch pack. Remove the adjuster plate retaining clip to expose the mainshaft/clutch hub nut.
Unadjust your clutch cable and add all the slack to it you can. As well, unlock the 11/16″ lock nut on the clutch basket adjustment and remove the nut and screw completely. Also, using a magnet, take the pushrod out. While all this is going on, your clutch fiber plates should be soaking in the desired fluid you’ll be running in your primary.
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.