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Clutch wear?   Printable Version Harley Davidson Forums >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch >> Clutch wear? Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Clutch wear? - 5/11/2008 7:04:47 AM    vicks96   Posts: 267 Joined: 4/19/2007 Status: offline When I did my 15K service I noticed my primary oil was almost dirtier than my engine oil. I assume this is from clutch wear but wonder if Im maybe riding the clutch on take off causing this to occur. Smelled awful. Measured what drained out and it was almost exactly 1 quart. Ive been using HD  SE Syn3  since 1K service. Post #: 1 RE: Clutch wear? - 5/11/2008 10:30:25 AM    KBFXDLI Posts: 8071 Joined: 2/4/2006 From: Cleveland, Ohio USA Status: offline Normal. Syn3 is fine as it contains no moly. But I would change it at 5,000-10,000 vs 15k. My primary oil gets dirty at 5,000. _____________________________ 06 FXDLI Our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty. Sam Adams (in reply to vicks96) Post #: 2 RE: Clutch wear? - 5/11/2008 11:18:57 AM    vicks96   Posts: 267 Joined: 4/19/2007 Status: offline Im sorry,I didnt add the fact that it has been changed every 5K. I wouldnt dare let it run longer. Oils too cheap to skimp on. My ride has been serviced religiously at 1K, 5K,10K and 15K. Funny, I asked a few friends that have owned HD's longer than I have and got several different trains of thought on service intervals. One changes oil(syn) at 2500 miles, I change every 5K like the book says. Another changes engine oil at every 5K but does his primary and trans once a year BUT he doesnt ride as much as I do. I may adjust my primary change to a shorter interval so it stays clean and maybe the clutch will last longer. The trans oil in mine at 5K(Syn3) was as clean as the day it was put in. Thoughts on this? < Message edited by vicks96 -- 5/11/2008 11:24:06 AM > (in reply to KBFXDLI) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Harley Davidson >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [General Harley Davidson Forums] - - New Members Area - - Members Meeting Members - - General Harley Davidson Chat - - Harley Davidson Videos - - - - Off Topic Videos - - HDForums Mascot - - Bike of the Month - - Off Topic - - - - Humor - - - - Games [Harley Davidson Motorcycles] - - Softail Models - - VRSC Models - - Dyna Glide Models - - Sportster Models - - Touring Models - - Screamin Eagle CVO Models - - Evo Classic Models - - Custom Models - - Classic - - - - Shovelhead - - - - Knuckle Head - - - - Panhead - - - - Flathead - - - - Ironhead - - "Hacked, Triked and Trailering" - - Motorcycle Pictures By Model - - - - Softail Pictures - - - - VRSC Pictures - - - - Dyna Glide Pictures - - - - Sportster Pictures - - - - Touring Model Pictures - - - - All Other Models [General Harley Davidson Tech Forums] - - Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch - - Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection - - Oil and Oil related topics - - Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes - - Engine/Fuel/Intake/Exhaust - - Other [Do It Yourself Help Forum] - - General - - Electrical and Lighting - - Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls - - Engine Diagnostics , Alarm, and Fuel Injection Issues - - Engine Related - - Fuel/Carb Related - - Oil Related - - Tech Tips - - Transmission/Clutch and Primary Related [This 'n' That] - - Sports Forum - - - - College Sports - - - - Professional Sports - - Support for The Troops and their Families - - The Photoshopping Place - - Project Room - - Road Trips - - The Gun Enthusiast - - The Motorcycle Activist - - Detailing - - Product Reviews - - T-shirt Swap Shop [Sponsoring Vendors] - - C&C Motorcycle Seats - - Biker-Products a.k.a The Best MC Glasses - - Mean City Cycles - - Motorcycle Metal - - My Wholesale Garage - - RoadLoK Security - - SparkPlugs.com [Harley Davidson Classifieds] - - Vendor For Sale Classifieds - - Motorcycles For Sale - - Want To Buy - - Motorcycle Parts For Sale - - Gear and Other Items For Sale - - Trades & Freebies (See Subforums for specific models) - - - - Touring Models - - - - Dyna Models - - - - Softail Models - - - - Sportster Models - - - - V-Rod Models - - - - All Other Models - - Good Or Bad Shopping Experiences At HDF [Regional Events, Rides and Road Reports] - - National Events - - Northeast - - Southeast - - Great Lakes - - Pacific - - Mountain - Prairie - - Southwest - - Other Countries [Memorial Forums] - - In Memory Of... - - On The Mend... - - Prayer Requests [Other] - - Forum Issues - - - - Testing Area - - - - - - Sturgis Bike Week - - - - - - Gordon's Custom Motorcycle Parts - - - - - - Oncycles.com Motorcycle Riders Mall

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