Need some gearhead opinions....
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Need some gearhead opinions....
I have an 09 Electra Glide, 103, only has slip on pipes did not have to be mapped. Had an issue with my clutch, I actually got 30,000 mile out of it so maybe it was just done and here is where it all began.
As I released my clutch handle the bike would move then it felt like the clutch was pulled in, so I would have to release the clutch more to make the bike move again, weird slipping.
Took the bike in for 30,000 mile service and replaced the clutch. Got the bike back $$$ with a new clutch and they found a inner rocker box leak. Now instead of the clutch slipping my bike felt like it was in 2nd gear as I took off but I was in first...and they gave this bike back to me satisfied it was working properly!
So it went back in...they put a new compensator sprocket and clutch rod bearing, got it back and it felt like there was no spring in the clutch and the bike shuddered taking off but not as bad. It went back in and they found an older compensator sprocket and replaced it....same ****, though now I have a wining noise from the right side of the bike when increasing speed, then I blew out a rear cylinder gasket. So now I am just dealing with this bike that shudders on take off, while riding it wines like my 4 yr old, and there is no way I can friction zone ride, bike bucks like an old girlfriend.
Does anyone have any thoughts on a remedy? I don't necessarily want to take it to another mechanic and blow more money on this thing! I just might shoot it.
As I released my clutch handle the bike would move then it felt like the clutch was pulled in, so I would have to release the clutch more to make the bike move again, weird slipping.
Took the bike in for 30,000 mile service and replaced the clutch. Got the bike back $$$ with a new clutch and they found a inner rocker box leak. Now instead of the clutch slipping my bike felt like it was in 2nd gear as I took off but I was in first...and they gave this bike back to me satisfied it was working properly!
So it went back in...they put a new compensator sprocket and clutch rod bearing, got it back and it felt like there was no spring in the clutch and the bike shuddered taking off but not as bad. It went back in and they found an older compensator sprocket and replaced it....same ****, though now I have a wining noise from the right side of the bike when increasing speed, then I blew out a rear cylinder gasket. So now I am just dealing with this bike that shudders on take off, while riding it wines like my 4 yr old, and there is no way I can friction zone ride, bike bucks like an old girlfriend.
Does anyone have any thoughts on a remedy? I don't necessarily want to take it to another mechanic and blow more money on this thing! I just might shoot it.
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The first thing I would do is to verify that the clutch is properly adjusted. To do this yourself, prop the bike upright, preferably on a suitable lift. Remove the derby cover. Verify the proper fluid level in the primary. (Bottom of diaphragm spring) on the clutch cable, loosen the jam nut, and bottom out the adjuster. After doing this I like to also bottom out the clutch lever to the handlebar. Back to the clutch itself, loosen the 11/16 jam nut. Run the Allen screw in until you see the lever move off the bar. At this point back off the Allen screw about 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn, and retighten the jam nut. Turn the adjuster screw on the cable until the lever returns to its normal position. It's important to leave approx. 1/16th of an inch free play between the end of the cable and the perch. Engage the clutch a few times, tighten the jam nut, and your done.
If you still are having issues with noise, there might have been an issue with the installation of the compensator. Look for another shop if your not confident in the previous.
If you still are having issues with noise, there might have been an issue with the installation of the compensator. Look for another shop if your not confident in the previous.
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