on my 98 Custom I've figured out that its either the throwout bearing or the clutch.. I figured I'd start with the bearing.. since I can get it for about $10.. My question is.. do you need a clutch plate compressor tool to do this..

Any any good advice would get before I start.

thanks
J

I have a book just not in front of me.

 

I think you need to tool to do anything to the clutch except adjustments.

What is the problem with the clutch?

The rivets failing seems to be common, the bearing would be a problem if the cable was too tight for a while...

Brett

 

The issue is I had to keep adjusting my clutch about every 50 miles.. I started with the easy stuff, replaced the cable (I thought the cable might be stretching.. )
after I got the new cable on went for a test ride.. same thing.. got home adjusted it.. rode again.. same thing.. this time when I pulled in the driver way when I pulled in on the clutch lever.. it makes some really odd noise.. best I can describe sounds like a turkey call.

 

No I didnt need the tool.. but if anyone does this I would suggest on getting a good pair of snap ring pliers. I got mine out last night and back in in about 2 hours.. it was warn down there were no ***** left in the thing.. I'm going to ride my bike back after lunch.. ill let you know how it goes..

 

Sorry for the late reply.. its been over 2 months and its running like a champ..

 

Thanks for the info dude, i am having the same exact problem with my 98 1200 Custom Sportster. I'm not too mechanically inclined so I will get a friend to help. Thanks.

 

No problem, just to let you know I still haven't had any issues with it since I changed it out