'76 Shovelhead clutch slippage at speed.
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'76 Shovelhead clutch slippage at speed.
My '76 Shovelhead's clutch slips only in the higher rev range. I am inexperienced but have improved the situation some by adjusting the clutch cable. I am open to all suggestions as I readily understand that though trial and error can work, it usually takes longer and the "right" way is generally the easier way. Thanks for your time and God bless!
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Shovel clutch is totally different from later ones. Try tightening the hub nuts (the small ones, 3 or 5 depending on what hub you have) half a turn at a time and see if it helps. You just want enough tension so the clutch doesn't slip, but it still releases. They can be touchy to get set up right. Are your fiber discs in good shape? Do you have a service manual? JMHO, YMMV, etc.
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I'd try to turn in the nuts on the clutch pressure plate inside the dome cover. On my "75 FLH the pressure plate is 1&1/32" away from the plate holding the springs in. If the springs are too compressed and that doesn't work you probably need new plates. Follow the instructions in your manual if the "quick fix" above doesn't work. It's a longer process but works if your clutch disks are good.
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