Clutch Failure at 11,000 miles?!
#11
Do you ride aggressively? Are you experienced at "clutching"?
Some guys have the wrong impression of what to do properly. I won't go into a lengthy explanation but often operator (repeated) error can destroy a clutch overnight.
Because it was adjusted correctly, and the next day it wasn't, leads me to believe something is not tightening down and staying put.
Be sure to come back once they open it up and determine what is the problem.
Some guys have the wrong impression of what to do properly. I won't go into a lengthy explanation but often operator (repeated) error can destroy a clutch overnight.
Because it was adjusted correctly, and the next day it wasn't, leads me to believe something is not tightening down and staying put.
Be sure to come back once they open it up and determine what is the problem.
The Sporty has a Spring Plate in the clutch assembly that is not found in Big Twins.
The Spring Plate has a long history of failures.
Typically it occurs for most people around 20K-25K miles, but that can vary widely based on the percentage on city (lots) vs highway (little) clutch use per mile.
The classic symptom of a Spring Plate failure, is the inability to maintain the clutch adjustment from one day to the next.
#12
Sorry, but I assume you have little mechanical experience with a Sportster.
The Sporty has a Spring Plate in the clutch assembly that is not found in Big Twins.
The Spring Plate has a long history of failures.
Typically it occurs for most people around 20K-25K miles, but that can vary widely based on the percentage on city (lots) vs highway (little) clutch use per mile.
The classic symptom of a Spring Plate failure, is the inability to maintain the clutch adjustment from one day to the next.
The Sporty has a Spring Plate in the clutch assembly that is not found in Big Twins.
The Spring Plate has a long history of failures.
Typically it occurs for most people around 20K-25K miles, but that can vary widely based on the percentage on city (lots) vs highway (little) clutch use per mile.
The classic symptom of a Spring Plate failure, is the inability to maintain the clutch adjustment from one day to the next.
Still doesn't answer the question of knowledge of use, or aggressive driving ... but it doesn't really matter to me.
Seems it's been figured out. And too bad it's a known issue.
I can understand it's unique to Sportsters. Just like a have unique issues with my old '86 Big Twin Harley too.
#14
#15
Do you ride aggressively? Are you experienced at "clutching"?
Some guys have the wrong impression of what to do properly. I won't go into a lengthy explanation but often operator (repeated) error can destroy a clutch overnight.
Because it was adjusted correctly, and the next day it wasn't, leads me to believe something is not tightening down and staying put.
Be sure to come back once they open it up and determine what is the problem.
Some guys have the wrong impression of what to do properly. I won't go into a lengthy explanation but often operator (repeated) error can destroy a clutch overnight.
Because it was adjusted correctly, and the next day it wasn't, leads me to believe something is not tightening down and staying put.
Be sure to come back once they open it up and determine what is the problem.
I will post when I find out the immediate problem!
#16
So I took it into Harley (Its warrantied). And they took off the primary and found out that it was the spring plate. It somehow came apart and the rivets got stuck everywhere in the clutch, giving it that tooth & nail feeling when switching gears.
ALL GOOD NEWS! I suggested putting in a better clutch with the extra plate and the mechanic there (who actually knows his stuff) said he could order a screamin eagle clutch and I would actually get store credit back to me because the cost of the screamin eagle clutch is less than the replacement of the spring plate system.
Thoughts on the screamin eagle??? Its free? So instead of me paying $200+ for a clutch of my liking ill get something for basically free (have to pay $50 deduct.) that will be able to handle a bit more power!
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ALL GOOD NEWS! I suggested putting in a better clutch with the extra plate and the mechanic there (who actually knows his stuff) said he could order a screamin eagle clutch and I would actually get store credit back to me because the cost of the screamin eagle clutch is less than the replacement of the spring plate system.
Thoughts on the screamin eagle??? Its free? So instead of me paying $200+ for a clutch of my liking ill get something for basically free (have to pay $50 deduct.) that will be able to handle a bit more power!
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#18
Is there a big change in feel with the SE clutch? I mean I cant complain with the price...otherwise I would have gotten the energy one. Anything else you recommend I change while the case is already open?
#19