Clutch Pack Adjustment

[RobV10]

I need a little tip in regards to adjusting my clutch pack. I tightened the bolt until I felt resistance and then backed it off 1/2 turn. I then tightened the lock nut.

I find that my dog won't start unless it's in neutral (tranny cold). I guess the clutch isn't fully disengaging when I pull the clutch lever. If I have her warmed up then this isn't as big of a problem.

Also, when I shift to first the bike lurches a bit. I expect the bang and a small amount of reaction, but the bike actually lurches forward about quite a ways and it even stalls from time to time.

I've tried to adjust the clutch pack again using the same method just in case I didn't tighten the locking nut enough or I adjusted it wrong but had the same results.

 

[chacha]

Are you setting the clutch cable correctly as part of the steps?

Plenty of videos out on You tube -- same process as a Harley.

Your symptoms say the clutch pack is too tight or the the cable is...

 

[RoadRider]

try backing off 1/4 turn or just a tad bit more. I think that will fix you right up.

 

[RobV10]

I don't think I messed with the clutch cable now that I think about it. I'll look into that.

Road Rider : So your suggesting to back off by about 3/4 turn instead of the 1/2 turn? I was thinking of trying that but I thought that i'd poll my fellow Dawg owners first.

 

[1mndg]

Put an open primary on it. That took care of all of my problems. Shifts better. Starts better. Finds neutral much easier and corners better. Dropped 7 lbs of wt off of the left side.

 

[RobV10]

I never thought about that. Do you have a recommended make/model?

 

[07bigdog]

Clutch cable has to be backed off all the way before adjusting screw and nut.

 

[RobV10]

I think I remember doing that on the first adjustment...but i'm pretty sure I forgot that step on my second attempt...

 

[BWG56]

I need a little tip in regards to adjusting my clutch pack. I tightened the bolt until I felt resistance and then backed it off 1/2 turn. I then tightened the lock nut.


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Try only backing it off 1/4 turn or less, then adjust the cable, and you should always start it in neutral, if not one day you will find yourself on the ground.