How many clutch plates does a Harley have?
In a motorcycle, there are usually 5 or 6 clutch plates. When the handle is released, those plates intertwine and stick together.
How do you remove the clutch from a Harley Davidson?
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. Now is a good time to sneak a long tie wrap around the primary chain adjusting shoe.
When do I change the clutch hub bearing?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by roadking01, Jun 17, 2011 . I’ve been chasing a noise in my primary for a while and found that the clutch hub moves when I rock it back and forth, my bike 2001 roadking has 140k miles, 80k of which are all mine and I’ve never changed the hub bearing or the main shaft bearing for that matter.
Why does my clutch hub move when I Rock my Bike?
I’ve been chasing a noise in my primary for a while and found that the clutch hub moves when I rock it back and forth, my bike 2001 roadking has 140k miles, 80k of which are all mine and I’ve never changed the hub bearing or the main shaft bearing for that matter. So I decided that it’s time to do so while the primary is open.
Can a stock clutch assembly be installed on a Harley?
It withstands the most extreme conditions where the stock Harley clutch assembly falls short, or down right fails. Before installing the Barnett assembly, we have to get into this drive and put the stock assembly on the bench.
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. Now is a good time to sneak a long tie wrap around the primary chain adjusting shoe.
How to install clutch hub on Harley Davidson?
Center your upper press plug and begin pressing until more resistance is felt and the clutch hub is completely bottomed into the basket. Be careful not to go beyond your bottom. It is easy to damage or break the basket with the force of a press.
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.
What happens when a clutch basket breaks off a Harley?
When a piece of the basket breaks off it can be dangerous to the rider. It will also destroy everything inside the drive. Everything will need to be replaced and this can be quite expensive.