I ran into a roadblock removing my clutch. I've got a 2002 Roadking. I've read the manual and from reading it is seam like after you remove the 1 3/16 nut off the clutch and the 1 1/2 nut off the compensating sprocket the clutch and sprocket just slides right off. My clutch is stuck on there.

Do I use a gear puller on it or a harmonic balancer puller to get that clutch free?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

I just removed mine by doing what you did. Removed both those big nuts and took the entire clutch basket, compensator sprocket and chain off in one shot.

 

You might have locktite holding it on the splines. I just went thru that. Work it off or pry just a bit on the back side to get the clutch assy off.

 

OK,

I will try prying it off today. I'll follow up with my progress.

Thanks!

 

Just for what its worth, I am no wrench. I really enjoy reading these posts and learning. I just went full circle on my clutch pack. The old RK (1994) wasn't shifting right the clutch was sticking giving me clutch drag and i couldn't find neutral. I first thought it was a clutch pack issue, took into harley for inspection and CP was fine. So I put it back together and focused on the transmission, after reading all the posts about broken shifter pawls, detent springs etc, i think i finally found the problem....NOTHING. I think my entire problems was a serious of bonehead adjustments that caused everthing to get way out of whack. Finally I spent a couple of hours yesterday going over all the adjustments and last NIGHT I GOT BACK ON THE ROAD shifted thtough all the gears went into neutral NO PROBLEMS. I DIDNT HAVE TO PAY FOR AN EXPERT TO FIX IT, it took me a very long time (and many cold beverages) but I got it and think i even learned something in the process.

 

Well the pry bar did the trick. I was a little worried about breaking the gear but it popped right off no problem.

I too am no expert with the wrench but I can read the manual and follow directions.

I love that I can get so much out of just reading this forum.

Thanks everyone!

 

Have 89 model ultra, only has 1 nut ( 1 - 1/8) on outer basket. Took it off and still cant remove clutch basket and compensator. Have used gear puller and still nothin. Am I doin something wrong?

 

You probably have a little loc-tite on the splines, a little tap with a soft hammer or pry on two spots, gently please then it should pop off. You did remove the 9/16" nut off of the chain adjuster right???

 

The `89 clutch hub fits onto a tapered shaft, no splines. Do you have the correct puller to remove the clutch hub? You did remove the compensator nut right?

 

I use a brass hammer, several moderate hits with the hammer will usually loosen things up