Grabby clutch
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Grabby clutch
Hi all,
I have an 02 FLSTC, everything seems to run fine but when I am pulling off from a stop my clutch "bites" at the end of the engagement. I have tried to be as smooth as possible with the release but still I can feel it grab as it engages. It does not matter if the engine is hot or cold or what kind of rpm's I am using when taking off. I have had a couple of other harleys and do not remember them engaging this way. Anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
Thanks,
Gene
I have an 02 FLSTC, everything seems to run fine but when I am pulling off from a stop my clutch "bites" at the end of the engagement. I have tried to be as smooth as possible with the release but still I can feel it grab as it engages. It does not matter if the engine is hot or cold or what kind of rpm's I am using when taking off. I have had a couple of other harleys and do not remember them engaging this way. Anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
Thanks,
Gene
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Stage IV
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RE: Grabby clutch
I am not sure what is in the primary for lube, I just picked up the bike a week or two ago. I am going to put synthetic lube in all three holes on the weekend, perhaps that will change or cure the situation.
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I would advise not to put synthetic in the primary. It can cause slippage in the clutch plates. A 10/40 dino oil is best in there.
Also use a gear oil and not an engine oil in the transmission. You'll be glad you did.
Also use a gear oil and not an engine oil in the transmission. You'll be glad you did.
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RE: Grabby clutch
ORIGINAL: GeneFLSTC
Hi all,
I have an 02 FLSTC, everything seems to run fine but when I am pulling off from a stop my clutch "bites" at the end of the engagement. I have tried to be as smooth as possible with the release but still I can feel it grab as it engages. It does not matter if the engine is hot or cold or what kind of rpm's I am using when taking off. I have had a couple of other harleys and do not remember them engaging this way. Anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
Thanks,
Gene
Hi all,
I have an 02 FLSTC, everything seems to run fine but when I am pulling off from a stop my clutch "bites" at the end of the engagement. I have tried to be as smooth as possible with the release but still I can feel it grab as it engages. It does not matter if the engine is hot or cold or what kind of rpm's I am using when taking off. I have had a couple of other harleys and do not remember them engaging this way. Anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
Thanks,
Gene
I run Mobile Synthetic 75/90 in the trans and My Low Rider loves it.
Drain it hot and let it stop dripping then put in what the manual says.
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RE: Grabby clutch
Running redline in mine, and its smoother than ever!
No clutch slippage at all.
No clutch slippage at all.
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RE: Grabby clutch
Thanks for the replies, good one on the fluid level, I will put er up on the jack and check the level before I drain the fluid. I have never run syn in a hog before, it will be interesting to see how it performs.
Gene
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ORIGINAL: wlbowers
I have had Mobile V-Twin in the engine and primary since 1500 miles. I am at 7500+ and my clutch don't slip.
I have had Mobile V-Twin in the engine and primary since 1500 miles. I am at 7500+ and my clutch don't slip.
It's noticable in an engine that has higher than stock output. In a stock motor, you may not notice/experience the slippage but it is known that it causes slippage in the clutch plates with synthetics in there on motors that have significantly higher output than stock. It's called a friction modifier in the oil that does it.
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