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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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96 wide glide just replaced shift arm inside lever to fix an earlier problem..
Now when I ride and am cruising along and I go to give it hard gas the revs go up but the bike doesn't move as fast as it sounds the motor is working.. Anyone have an idea? I've heard things like slipping clutch but I've adjusted the clutch based on the manual.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:19 PM
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The belts have teeth. If it was slipping, you'd have one helluva messed up belt. My bet is on the clutch. Just because it's adjusted per the manual doesn't mean it isn't worn out.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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Ya I figured it wasn't te belt, but that's the best way to describe the feeling. So you think replacing the whole clutch pack?
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Check make sure you have the proper amount of oil. How many mile are on the clutch?
 
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The clutch worked fine before you disassembled the primary, right?

I suggest you re adjust the clutch.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
The clutch worked fine before you disassembled the primary, right?

I suggest you re adjust the clutch.
+1 and maybe throw in a SE spring....
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
The clutch worked fine before you disassembled the primary, right?

I suggest you re adjust the clutch.
When you say re adjust the clutch do you mean the nut on the main shaft or the little nut you can get to by removing derby cover?
 
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Originally Posted by 103luckygreenDude
Check make sure you have the proper amount of oil. How many mile are on the clutch?

Bought it used but I think it's original so 27k on clutch
 
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Quick update, pulled derby cover and lock nut and Allen screw was very loose. Guess I forgot to tighten it down before I closed it up. Adjusted and fixed the problem. Thanks everyone
 
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Been there done that!
 
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