Now it appears I have a clutch issue!
- Thread starter cmalin
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Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
Interesting,
Not sure what the cause was, but maybe something got in the clutch plate grooves that would not let them move properly, like some debri or something. At this point, barring that your plates are good and not worn out, do a good clean out of everything, reassemble the plates back into the carrier, be very careful to make sure there is no binding in the grooves with nicks on the plates of grooves, put it all back together, set the plate pressure and torque, install, torque everything up, adjust the the clutch rod and cable, with plenty of lube on the cam and ball, cable, and rod. After all that is done, see if everything is right or back to starting point.
I have had plates get jammed before in the carrier due to improper assembly way back in the day.
Hopefully it will all be good and you can get up and ride. Make sure you put loctite on the clutch and engine nuts BTW and torque to proper steps.
Not sure what the cause was, but maybe something got in the clutch plate grooves that would not let them move properly, like some debri or something. At this point, barring that your plates are good and not worn out, do a good clean out of everything, reassemble the plates back into the carrier, be very careful to make sure there is no binding in the grooves with nicks on the plates of grooves, put it all back together, set the plate pressure and torque, install, torque everything up, adjust the the clutch rod and cable, with plenty of lube on the cam and ball, cable, and rod. After all that is done, see if everything is right or back to starting point.
I have had plates get jammed before in the carrier due to improper assembly way back in the day.
Hopefully it will all be good and you can get up and ride. Make sure you put loctite on the clutch and engine nuts BTW and torque to proper steps.
cmalin
Member
Alright guys, I think I may have found the problem. The 4 allen head bolts that bolt into the flange, 1 off them was broke about half way into the threads. I did not notice it until I went to reassemble everything and I looked at the bolts. it appears that the bolts started to maybe back their way out of there and the one bolt snapped when I hit the pothole.
with all of that being said, I believe I will need a new inner flange and the 4 allen head bolts. So who has one that is reasonably priced?
with all of that being said, I believe I will need a new inner flange and the 4 allen head bolts. So who has one that is reasonably priced?
cmalin
Member
Alright, I got a clutch assembly today off a 05 with the upgraded carrier and the bike is back up and running. Other than a small oil leak from the primary cover not sealing properly upon reinstall. I think I was just excited to get it back up and running. Headed to strokers tomorrow for a short ride. Wish me luck.
KaptinAmerika
Guru
Does it have the flanged hub or did you reuse your damaged one
cmalin
Member
It has the flanged hub. Only thing I had to use was my throw out bearing. Test drove the bike and everything was great other than a small leak from primary cover. I think I got a little too excited once I discovered the issue was fixed.
I plan on heading to strokers for a short cruise tomorrow
I plan on heading to strokers for a short cruise tomorrow
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
Good to hear, safe riding and have fun.
KaptinAmerika
Guru
Nice Work Cody
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