Bike pulls
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Running to heavy a fluid will make the clutch drag also, you should be running a 10w30 in the primary, never run a gear lube.
If that does not take care of it then you probably have a warped clutch plate.
A clutch that is not disengaging; to thick a fluid; or warped plate will keep pressure on the transmission gears and keep the dogs from releasing thus your stiff shifting and if is real bad make the bike creep.
A worn clutch will slip.
Last edited by Harleycruiser; Nov 13, 2013 at 04:37 PM.
I use a primary oil specifically for clutch from Drag specialty. I just checked fluid level. Good. I re adjusted clutch basket with lever tension released. Took it out 1/2 turn and locked nut. Good. Re set lever at 1/8 " play. Tranny fluid full. Off to test.
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What weight is this special clutch oil?
The pull is normal. I really don't know what weight it is. I have been using for about 2 years and works well. It says primary only and Drag Specialty has a good name. It is petro based. I had a tech at HD say never to use Synthetic in primary. What I did change was tranny oil. I went from Royal Purple tranny which is very light to Amsoil which is a 75/90 Heavy duty. The only reason I changed is its getting hard to find the RP. So you don't think going a full turn will help?
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I dont like synthetic in the primary. Its sticks on mine. Belray pri fluid works better for me. Maybe tighten the cable a 1/2 turn.
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The pull is normal. I really don't know what weight it is. I have been using for about 2 years and works well. It says primary only and Drag Specialty has a good name. It is petro based. I had a tech at HD say never to use Synthetic in primary. What I did change was tranny oil. I went from Royal Purple tranny which is very light to Amsoil which is a 75/90 Heavy duty. The only reason I changed is its getting hard to find the RP. So you don't think going a full turn will help?
What does it look like with the Darby cover off when you pull it. How far does it pull.
Like I said it could be a warped clutch plate but you need to eliminate every thing else first.
