Clutch suggestions

[keithcuda]

The tranny is made for big dog (proprietary)..you would have to change your tranny to have more options on belt drives and clutches..

ok... but what makes the big dog tranny so special that no other clutch or drive works with it??? is it a custom bolt pattern on the tranny or something else?

 

[V]

ok... but what makes the big dog tranny so special that no other clutch or drive works with it??? is it a custom bolt pattern on the tranny or something else?

Different bolt pattern

Different distance between the engine main shaft and the transmission mainshaft.

Lower profile primary so the starter fits under the side covers.

Other primary back plates will not just bolt up. (Jus the minimum availability of open primary set ups)

Transmission and primary was designed for Big Dog fit only.

This pertains to the 05 and later models

The problem that lies within is that other manufacturers as well as the current are not willing to invest in to desiging and building a new or better product for our bikes.

V

 

[H3is3m2n]

I went with Bandit after my carrier failure last week.

 

[BigWilly78!]

Got a question for the group. gotta 2005 chopper rt, barely 5000 miles when ( I thought) my clutch was going. What I mean is; when I crank on it at the top end of 2nd and third gear, I would feel what was a "jackhammer" in the seat of my pants. I thougt the clutch was slipping. So I had my Mechanic replace it with a Bandit Machine works clutch and basket. However, this did not resolve the situation. So I am open to advice at this point.

Having the same problem with the same bike. What’s the fix?

 

[BigWilly78!]

2005 Bigdog chopper. Jackhammer under seat. Felt like the belt was slipping. Changed 12 plate baker setup to the nine plate baker upgrade. New hd diaphragm spring, new ball and ramps and now slipping in higher gears. In lower gears still feels like belt is slipping. Or clutch slipping but rough. Clutch has been adjusted as it should be per manual and back out up to a full turn out just to see and still slips. Anyone ever had this problem?

 

[Jwooky]

If you are only slipping in 4th and up, you may have an issue with slop in the trans main shaft.

4th and up gear are helical cut gears and side load the main shaft. If there is slop due to worn bearings it will shift and unload the clutch.

 

[BigWilly78!]

If you are only slipping in 4th and up, you may have an issue with slop in the trans main shaft.

4th and up gear are helical cut gears and side load the main shaft. If there is slop due to worn bearings it will shift and unload the clutch.

If I lean in the throttle it will slip in the lower gears as well. Just much easier or more prone to in the higher gears. I was thinking maybe the pressure plate is worn a little but I’m not sure if this has been a problem for anyone else.

 

[BigWilly78!]

If you are only slipping in 4th and up, you may have an issue with slop in the trans main shaft.

4th and up gear are helical cut gears and side load the main shaft. If there is slop due to worn bearings it will shift and unload the clutch.

The bike has about 7,000 miles on it.

 

[BigWilly78!]

If you are only slipping in 4th and up, you may have an issue with slop in the trans main shaft.

4th and up gear are helical cut gears and side load the main shaft. If there is slop due to worn bearings it will shift and unload the clutch.

Also has a cam and a few other things so it’s pushing more than stock hp.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Welcome from NJ,
Inspect your trans drive pulley, the rear wheel drive pulley and all the cogs on your drive belt for wear. Check the belt tension also. You may see some clues to your problem. You may be picking up a huge vibration giving you the jackhammer feel. Check out the vibration section of this diagnostic chart.

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[BigWilly78!]

Welcome from NJ,
Inspect your trans drive pulley, the rear wheel drive pulley and all the cogs on your drive belt for wear. Check the belt tension also. You may see some clues to your problem. You may be picking up a huge vibration giving you the jackhammer feel. Check out the vibration section of this diagnostic chart.

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Thank you for the feedback. Have check all those points. It’s a jerking as if the clutches are turning loose under a load. Not a slip like in the higher gears or at high rpm’s. Like a grab and jerk. What you would imagine a belt slipping would feel like but it’s not the belt.

 

[BigWilly78!]

Welcome from NJ,
Inspect your trans drive pulley, the rear wheel drive pulley and all the cogs on your drive belt for wear. Check the belt tension also. You may see some clues to your problem. You may be picking up a huge vibration giving you the jackhammer feel. Check out the vibration section of this diagnostic chart.

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Thank you for the welcome!!

 

[BigWilly78!]

Welcome from NJ,
Inspect your trans drive pulley, the rear wheel drive pulley and all the cogs on your drive belt for wear. Check the belt tension also. You may see some clues to your problem. You may be picking up a huge vibration giving you the jackhammer feel. Check out the vibration section of this diagnostic chart.

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I’m wondering if the pressure plate is the problem.

 

[BigWilly78!]

If you are only slipping in 4th and up, you may have an issue with slop in the trans main shaft.

4th and up gear are helical cut gears and side load the main shaft. If there is slop due to worn bearings it will shift and unload the clutch.

Thank you for the feedback. Will have that checked when the new pressure plate is installed.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Thank you for the feedback. Will have that checked when the new pressure plate is installed.

This thread has some good info and commentary on clutch issues.

What is going on here?!?!?!.......let us pray

Morning brethren!.....we have a no bueno situation here, little backround for yas , I signed my life away & bent over so hard damn near broke my nose.....but, got the dream bike, from fury motorcycle ( don't go there) been a slight nightmare , within 24 hours of having jt the computer went...

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[BigWilly78!]

This thread has some good info and commentary on clutch issues.

What is going on here?!?!?!.......let us pray

Morning brethren!.....we have a no bueno situation here, little backround for yas , I signed my life away & bent over so hard damn near broke my nose.....but, got the dream bike, from fury motorcycle ( don't go there) been a slight nightmare , within 24 hours of having jt the computer went...

www.bigdogbiker.com

great info!! Thank you for the feedback!!

 

[Freye]

Don't waste your money, get the full bandit set up and be done with it all. I don't have a problem with baker, but if you do a search you'll find a lot of their bearing carriers fail dramatically... You won't be disappointed at all work the bandit.

My motor is stock and the grip of this bandit clutch is noticeably better.

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Don't waste your money, get the full bandit set up and be done with it all. I don't have a problem with baker, but if you do a search you'll find a lot of their bearing carriers fail dramatically... You won't be disappointed at all work the bandit.

My motor is stock and the grip of this bandit clutch is noticeably better.

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Tim do they offer a complete setup? I recently contacted bandit they said they don’t offer a complete set up, they offer clutch plates and carrier, but no inner hub or outer basket. It’s been 3 weeks I’ve been searching for a complete kit or at least one supplier to source everything from. I’m not sure how everyone else’s hubs looked after a catastrophic carrier failure but I would reuse mine in this condition especially with how the price tag on plates and carrier from bandit are $1400+ with a few week lead time.
I’ll probably end up getting what bandit does offer but then I still have to purchase a $700 basket and a three to $400 inner hub
So far sounds like this is going to get expensive for me
My bike has less than 3000 miles on it. I wish I would’ve known this was such an issue before I would’ve updated the carrier.

 

[Snuffy]

I commend you for searching old threads for an answer ( most people don’t). But. Posting a question to someone about something that was discussed many years earlier may prove fruitless. Good luck and someone knowledgeable will most likely help. Welcome to the pound.

 

[Freye]

I commend you for searching old threads for an answer ( most people don’t). But. Posting a question to someone about something that was discussed many years earlier may prove fruitless. Good luck and someone knowledgeable will most likely help. Welcome to the pound.

Thanks snuffy, im finding lots of good stuff on here, I don’t normally post much but I’m at a loss, when my carrier broke it wore down inner hub and basket pretty bad. It seams that our bikes being DSSC RSD is the limiting factor or reason that most manufacturers are not making a actual “Complete Clutch Assembly”
I’ve used screaming eagle Harley’s and others but not confirmed fitment for big dog
I was hoping someone would have confirmed with pics what tolerable ware to these parts are acceptable
Before I waist a new set of clutch plates gaskets and oil, but really I had fingers crossed that there was a company that actually sold a whole setup including basket and hub.
I do have to admit, this bike is number #47 I’ve owned and it’s #1 in my favorite bike yet
I bought it with 2000 miles and put almost 1200 on it now and I get the best smiles per gallon!
I couldn’t imagine not owning one ever again