Dragging clutch
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ohio
Those rivets in the stock dampening disc are known to come loose causing clutch drag and a hard clutch pull when they hang inside the clutch basket so keep a open mind if all else fails.
Energy One makes a good extra clutch plate set up for a Evo
Energy One makes a good extra clutch plate set up for a Evo
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Jackson, MS
I am going to try to adjust the clutch one more time and see what that yields. If it doesn't work, which I am betting it will not, I will open it up & replace all things clutch & clutch release related. I will install a Barnett carbon fiber clutch pack, a Barnett performance clutch spring that is 20% stronger than stock, throw out bearing, Muller power clutch, and anything else I can get to while I am in there.
I would rather start with all new parts so I know what I have. I believe in taking it apart once, fix it right, and then not have to worry about it again for a long time.
I will post back with I come up with.
I would rather start with all new parts so I know what I have. I believe in taking it apart once, fix it right, and then not have to worry about it again for a long time.
I will post back with I come up with.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,039
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From: Northern Ontario
I have adjusted my clutch three times in the last three days! When I pulled into the garage, the clutch was pulling so hard, it stalled when I came to a complete stop. Instead of fooling with it, I will just go ahead and replace the clutch. Will Barnett P/N 307-30-20011 work for my 1990 Springer? What is the difference between Kevlar & carbon fiber, other than a few dollars in price?
Thanks, Shimaze
http://www.barnettclutches.com/
BTW> I am a safety phobia/OCD person. I can see that not being able to disengage the clutch is an accident waiting to happen, especially if you can't shift into neutral. To stop the bike, I guess you would have to use the kill switch. The engine would still turn and slow the bike down. But at some point, near complete stop, I would suspect that the tire would lock up? This theory would be greatly exacerbated if it were raining and/or turning? Any would tried killing the motor and not pulling in the clutch lever?
Thanks, Shimaze
http://www.barnettclutches.com/
BTW> I am a safety phobia/OCD person. I can see that not being able to disengage the clutch is an accident waiting to happen, especially if you can't shift into neutral. To stop the bike, I guess you would have to use the kill switch. The engine would still turn and slow the bike down. But at some point, near complete stop, I would suspect that the tire would lock up? This theory would be greatly exacerbated if it were raining and/or turning? Any would tried killing the motor and not pulling in the clutch lever?
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 856
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From: North Carolina
On my wife's sporty 883/1200 I tried and tried with much frustration to get the clutch adjusted. Then I remembered reading where someone said, warm up the bike first, then adjust the clutch. I did that and got it the first time. I don't know why that works but, it does every time.
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