Clutch issue?
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From: Flori-Duh
Clutch issue?
I have a 2014 FLHX, having an intermittent issue where coming to a stop at lower speeds, with the clutch lever pulled in fully, it feels like the clutch is still slightly engaging. It's enough that you can hear it, almost sounds like a tight spring letting loose. Doesn't matter if the bike is cold or hot, it happens more cold however it's happened after riding over 100 miles.
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
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I have a 2014 FLHX, having an intermittent issue where coming to a stop at lower speeds, with the clutch lever pulled in fully, it feels like the clutch is still slightly engaging. It's enough that you can hear it, almost sounds like a tight spring letting loose. Doesn't matter if the bike is cold or hot, it happens more cold however it's happened after riding over 100 miles.
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
intermittent issue where coming to a stop at lower speeds-Prolly need to bleed the the system, sounds like the clutch may not be moving enough (sometimes). There is a procedure in the manual, But there may be an issue somewhere for the air in the system to start with? Is you fluid Low, if so find the leak.
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Have you flushed the clutch system? A good flush and bleed, can work wonders sometimes. As well as are you sure your primary isn't over full? As that can cause a clutch to drag as well.
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I have a 2014 FLHX, having an intermittent issue where coming to a stop at lower speeds, with the clutch lever pulled in fully, it feels like the clutch is still slightly engaging. It's enough that you can hear it, almost sounds like a tight spring letting loose. Doesn't matter if the bike is cold or hot, it happens more cold however it's happened after riding over 100 miles.
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
I've had it looked at a couple times, always the same "couldn't duplicate the issue."
Anyone else here have this issue?
I installed a Baker Attitude Adjuster in my '15 Limited the day I bought it and the chain was guitar-string tight (cold) when I took the cover off to install it. It had the exact same symptoms that you describe while I was riding it from the dealership to my shop and they disappeared permanently after the Baker unit was installed.
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Much appreciated everyone, all fluids are at normal levels. First thing I'm going to do it flush the fluid and replace the gasket and cover (paint is peeling off cover). I've read good things about the Baker Attitude Adjuster, that will probably be next regardless.
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Yes, if I remember correctly there was 2 recalls, I'd have to look in my folder. Flushing fluid now, then new gasket/cover.
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The MoCo also extended the 2 year factory warranty for "the hydraulic clutch engagement system" for an additional 2 years. I don't know if your bike would be less than 4 years old but you should have received a letter from the MoCo dated 10/07/2015 regarding this. Please update this post when the cause/fix is determined.
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Good plan, IMO
I installed mine the day I bought the bike and after adjusting it 1 "notch" at the 1000 mile service, it's never even needed to be adjusted again. Worth every penny. If you're enrolled with Amazon Prime, you can get it shipped for free, too.
One thing I found through trial and error is that plain ol' Formula+ lube in the primary results in the quietest operation. Any lube is probably fine, but the formula+ is the quietest and it's recommended by Baker, anyway.
Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with Baker in any way, just a fan of their top quality American Made products that just simply work from the get-go with no excuses or any other form of BS (unlike so many MoCo products)!
While you're at it, you might want to pump about a quart of high quality DOT 3 fluid through the hydro-clutch system. My bike had the "clutch master cylinder recall issue" and doing that fixed mine permanently without having to let a dealer "tech" touch it - which I would have never done, anyway, regardless.
