Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Persistent clutch issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2017 | 08:19 PM
  #11  
cvaria's Avatar
cvaria
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 2,215
From: Tallahassee, Florida
Default

Originally Posted by lewk
A little over 44k. At 22k the spring plate blew up and I changed the whole clutch to the screamin' eagle performance clutch.

Good catch! I didn't even notice any of that, Thanx!

Yup, the clutch adjustment screw was faithfully holding on to them. It's just that deeper inside, nothing was holding the other end of the adjustment screw.

*sigh* I guess it's gonna have to wait till next weekend till I get all the parts and tools. I will only be sure the screamin' eagle clutch pack is still OK until I look inside. I already have a new clutch cable that arrived on Friday. What do you mean by gasket pack? What's that?
gasket pack = primary gaskets

 
Reply
Old May 14, 2017 | 09:29 PM
  #12  
lewk's Avatar
lewk
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,755
Likes: 253
From: Northern Los Angeles area.
Default

Originally Posted by cvaria
gasket pack = primary gaskets

IC, as in, open it up and change everything? I guess might as well. The primary chain inspection cover gasket is a couple of months old and the derby gasket & drain plug o-ring are a few weeks old. I'll get the others and do the change.

Originally Posted by HOTLAP
Maybe it's all full of rivet bits, are there any metal shavings/shards in there or in the primary fluid?
What's the best way to remove them? Rinse the area with gasoline and let it dry?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dick fitz
General Harley Davidson Chat
7
Oct 31, 2014 09:19 AM
rdondes
Dyna Glide Models
6
Oct 23, 2013 08:16 PM
Dew Me
Touring Models
10
May 11, 2012 10:02 PM
jerryw618
Sportster Models
5
Jun 17, 2011 05:32 PM
putergod
Softail Models
18
May 13, 2011 05:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE