Clutch Removal Help?
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Cruiser
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From: Georgia
Clutch Removal Help?
Hey Guys,
I have ran into abit of a pickle here, so before I go nuts I thought I'd ask.
You all know Im rebuilding the engine on my sporty, and that it has been laid down pretty hard. Here is what my Clutch Basket looks like...
From what research I've done I've learned that there is supposed to be a nut on that threaded shaft, which I have taken off, also there is a small snap ring on the threaded shaft & a large snap ring inside the recessed cup, I have removed both snap rings, but the threaded shaft only spins-(will not come out) and I cannot figure out how to remove that basket, will the assembly not come off because that shaft is bent? Kinda lost here guys, I hope someone can help me out on this. Best Wishes Guys. -Joe
I have ran into abit of a pickle here, so before I go nuts I thought I'd ask.
You all know Im rebuilding the engine on my sporty, and that it has been laid down pretty hard. Here is what my Clutch Basket looks like...
From what research I've done I've learned that there is supposed to be a nut on that threaded shaft, which I have taken off, also there is a small snap ring on the threaded shaft & a large snap ring inside the recessed cup, I have removed both snap rings, but the threaded shaft only spins-(will not come out) and I cannot figure out how to remove that basket, will the assembly not come off because that shaft is bent? Kinda lost here guys, I hope someone can help me out on this. Best Wishes Guys. -Joe
Road Warrior
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From: Mission,BC.Canada
First thing, invest in a factory service manual. Second, you need some special tools. A Locking Link and a Clutch Spring Compression tool. It's not as easy as it looks. You need to remove the engine sprocket bolt (left hand thread, a good impact gun will help), this is where the locking link comes in. There is a large retaining ring that holds the release plate (with the big crack in it). Now you can slide the sprocket, primary chain and clutch assembly out. You will need the clutch spring tool to disassemble the clutch. Or you can get a local shop to do it for you.
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First thing, invest in a factory service manual. Second, you need some special tools. A Locking Link and a Clutch Spring Compression tool. It's not as easy as it looks. You need to remove the engine sprocket bolt (left hand thread, a good impact gun will help), this is where the locking link comes in. There is a large retaining ring that holds the release plate (with the big crack in it). Now you can slide the sprocket, primary chain and clutch assembly out. You will need the clutch spring tool to disassemble the clutch. Or you can get a local shop to do it for you.
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From: Boise Idaho
Make certain you buy a HARLEY service manual not one of those cheap Clymer books, you are going to need it, another very good source of information is the HARLEY parts manual it has exploded views of all that stuff, the service manual is very good at explaining stuff but you need the extra pictures from the parts manual to see exactly what all is in there. The tool you need is a clutch spring compressor, you absolutely can not service the clutch with out it and a word of caution read the years that the tool fits, only a Sportster compressor for your year will work. I just went through this with my wifes bike.
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