2003 big dog chopper clutch

Thunder4000

Member

Aug 26, 2026

• #1

Does anyone know what clutch was used on 03 chopper open primary dry clutch. When in stop an go traffic it wont release when lever is pulled in. But once back on open road it works fine. How to adjust this style of clutch

 

knothead

Second Chance Customs

Aug 26, 2026

• #2

That's is common with any clutch especially open primary clutch in stop and go traffic because the clutch is getting hot...try to use neutral as much as possible in traffic

 

Thunder4000

Member

Aug 27, 2026

• #3

Thank you I wasn’t sure if the clutch was getting ready to need replacement or adjustment. It does let out a small squill when taking off from a stop

 

knothead

Second Chance Customs

Aug 27, 2026

• #4

That's because the clutch has got hot and its has glazed over a little

 

Thunder4000

Member

Aug 27, 2026

• #5

Is that anything to worry about

 

Mr. Wright

Knows some things

Supporting Member

Aug 27, 2026

• #6

Well the dust out of it with an air hose will help a little bit. I know mine rattled and squealed and squirrel a lot, but I never had any problem out of it

 

Mickmorris

Well Known Member

Supporting Member

Aug 27, 2026

• #7

Post a pic of the primary. Do what Mr. Wright suggested…Periodically you will need to take a air hose and blow all the fiber dust out. Should help for sure.