1967 flh clutch problem
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1967 flh clutch problem
Hi I have a 1967 FLH pretty much original. The problem i am haveing is this: this spring when I took it out for the first time after about 15 minutes of riding the clutch would not disengage. Thought it was the mouse trap going out of adjustment. But had to drop the primary cover and adjust the clutch rod free play. Had to take up about a half inch of free play. ( seemed like a lot to me). after fixing in gas station parking lot.
I drove it home. The clutch was great for about five or six disengagments. by the time i got home the situation was the same ...no clutch disengagement. I am in need of advise of what could be the cause....I have the feeling this is something relatively simple....any help from old timers ( or anyone) who know these old bikes would be much appreciated. thanks
I drove it home. The clutch was great for about five or six disengagments. by the time i got home the situation was the same ...no clutch disengagement. I am in need of advise of what could be the cause....I have the feeling this is something relatively simple....any help from old timers ( or anyone) who know these old bikes would be much appreciated. thanks
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Hi I have a 1967 FLH pretty much original. The problem i am haveing is this: this spring when I took it out for the first time after about 15 minutes of riding the clutch would not disengage. Thought it was the mouse trap going out of adjustment. But had to drop the primary cover and adjust the clutch rod free play. Had to take up about a half inch of free play. ( seemed like a lot to me). after fixing in gas station parking lot.
I drove it home. The clutch was great for about five or six disengagments. by the time i got home the situation was the same ...no clutch disengagement. I am in need of advise of what could be the cause....I have the feeling this is something relatively simple....any help from old timers ( or anyone) who know these old bikes would be much appreciated. thanks
I drove it home. The clutch was great for about five or six disengagments. by the time i got home the situation was the same ...no clutch disengagement. I am in need of advise of what could be the cause....I have the feeling this is something relatively simple....any help from old timers ( or anyone) who know these old bikes would be much appreciated. thanks
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I would do what Panz said then if that doesn't fix it, the next step is to take your kicker cover off and check the throwout bearing.. Have a pan under it cuz IF any chunks fall out you want to make sure you got em all. That's to make sure any extra pieces didn't make their way into the tranny gear box. Hopefully this aint the case!
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May be time to pop the cover , take it apart and clean everything . The old bikes do get grunged up after a while and a good inspection of all the hard parts can't hurt either , isn't like they don't have some time and grade in by now .
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Thanks for the advise. I was thinking the throw out bearing. I am waiting till I have the time to tear it down. I am wondering what went..the bearing wore through or something...just curiouse before i tear it down.. I have been riding pretty much trouble free for the past couple of years, then this...gotta love the old bikes always something to tinker with...lol...I do like the bits of knowledge that come across the blog...thanks once again...
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got it torn down Throw out bearing was egg shaped..but all the bearings still there.But now I have to figure out the kick start..have it al apart but can not figure out how it actually works..the actual mechanics of how works..without gears grinding and binding as everything seems to be engaged at all times..have service and parts manual.
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