Clutch feel
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 389
Likes: 1
From: Mount Morris Illinois
Clutch feel
I just picked up my bike from the dealer.Had the 1000 mile service done.They put the Harley syn3 20w50 in all 3 holes.My clutch feel is totally different.It used to be a nice positive engagement,now its almost like it slips.Not when fully engaged, but when you let out the lever taking off or shifting.The cable has about an1/8 inch of freeplay.I guess my question is-did the synthetic oil make it feel that much different?Cause I don't like it.Anyone had this happen?
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 6
From: Colorado Springs
It may be standard dealership procedure to adjust the clutch at the nut thats behind the primary cover when they change the primary fluid...
I would ask about that. Synth oil shouldnt change the feel of your clutch and certainly wouldnt make it slip or engage late.
Misadjusting that bolt behind the P-Cover sure a chit would tho'!
I would ask about that. Synth oil shouldnt change the feel of your clutch and certainly wouldnt make it slip or engage late.
Misadjusting that bolt behind the P-Cover sure a chit would tho'!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,825
Likes: 15
That is why I like Redline in trans. Drag specialties in primary.You feel a difference when you use redline ,shifts smoother no more whine in 5th. clutch grabs better.Harley says syn 3 in all three holes though so you did right thing. Call service and see what they say. It is warrantied.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 389
Likes: 1
From: Mount Morris Illinois
Chaz-I think you're right.It engages farther away from the handlebar.So maybe they adjusted it wrong.It felt alot better before.Do you think he adjusted it behind the derby cover or the cable? I will call him in the morning and find out what he did.I didn't really notice it till I was almost home.Dealer is 35 miles away. By the way I love what you are doing to your scoot!
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 570
Likes: 2
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 389
Likes: 1
From: Mount Morris Illinois
Ok-So the service manual says to loosen the cable.lightly seat the adjusting screw behind the derby cover and back off 1/2 to 1 turn and tighten the locknut.Then adjust the cable to 1/16 to 1/8 freeplay.Well I have that amount of freeplay.So what should I do?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
take it back as soon as you can. the person who adjusted it did it wrong.