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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I just installed a new clutch pack on a 01 RK with a sidecar. The kit is a BDL made by energy one with a extra friction plate. Everything came out fine and when I installed the new plates they did not have a narrow friction disk so I installed the oem disk then alternated steel and friction as per service manual. When I got to the end of the hub I had 1 extra friction pulled them out checked everything reinstalled and same thing 1 extra friction, so I figured it was the narrow friction that the manual said went in first is why I had extra. Buttoned it up and adjusted the clutch 4 times now and I cannot get the clutch to fully disengage . I used redline primary oil but I run it in all my bikes. Any ideas first why I've got the extra disk and why it won't adjust? Thanks Rick
 
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I would have contacted the mfg. of the clutch plate kit or BDL. Maybe they know something HD doesn't.
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Yeah senior I went to their site and found out not to use any oem stuff. Wish they would have noted that in their instructions. Any way it's out and will reinstall tomorrow.
 
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be sure to allow your new friction discs soak before installing them. they will last longer and wont slip.
 
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Hmm...Seems like your clutch pack height is causing the clutch to drag...Is it a coil spring pressure plate or diaphram spring?
 
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Its a diaphragm spring sportster , and I did let them marinate.
 
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How about measuring the thickness of the stock plates stacked and the new stack.
I would assume the old pack might be a little thinner.At least the old thickness would give you a reference.Just a random thought.
Have any dial calipers or a mic,or place the stacks on a flat surface and use a straight edge to compare.
 

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