Ive followed the manuals procedure on clutch adjustment.


But im still getting slippage in 5th and 6th on the highway.

So can i do a small adjustment on it without doing the entire procedure? Like back out the center bolt a little more than retighten the lock nut without doing the rest. Im sure its only out of adjustment by a hair. But i hate having to do the entire deal, go ride, it slips then redo the procedure.

 

I adjusted the clutch on my panheads that way. Get everything as right as I could then tweak it at the clutch when needed. When you move the adjustment stud in and out you can feel the clutch lever move in and out.

 

Just replace the standard issue clutch spring with one that's a bit stiiffer. It costs about 30 bucks and gives you a little peace of mind. Here is a list of available HD springs and their ratings.

37882-06 blue dot (117 KgF/258 lbs/ft) 2006-88", 2007 thru 2010-96"
37871-04 yellow dot (135 KgF/ 298 lbs/ft) 2004-05 88" and 2010 Limited
37871-98A (145 KgF/ 320 lbs/ft) 1998-2003 Most recommended on forum for touring
37807-03 pink dot (165 KgF/ 364 lbs/ft) 2007 thru 2010-103 "Police"
37951-98 (175 KgF/ 386 lbs/ft) Current SE

 

How hard is it to replace that spring? Need any special tools

 

Also if im correct, backing that adjustment stud out will tighten it up correct? (meaning make it not slip lol)

 

Not too difficult. You can see the spring when you pull the cover to adjust the clutch. There are 6 or 8 bolts that hold it in place. Just pull the outer primary cover and then you have access to the bolts holding the clutch spring in place. It's a simple R & R. I'm sure someone on here has posted a pictorial on what's involved.

 

Don't know if this will help, but I just had a similar issue. I just got through adjusting my clutch and it was slipping in 6th gear. I slid the boot back on the cable adjuster and re-adjusted until I had 1/8" free play at the ferule by the clutch lever and that took care of it. I had the cable adjusted too tight. Simple 5 minute job and I did not have to remove the primary inspection plate to loosen the nut and back off the adjustment screw.

 

Thanks for the tip, i have tried that already

 

If you adjusted the clutch correctly the first time and there is free play in the clutch adjustment rod and the lever, further adjustment will not solve your slippage problem. Now if you find that there is no free play in the clutch adjustment rod or at the lever, then that may be your problem.

Assuming you have the clutch adjusted properly (with the necessary free-play) and you're still experiencing slippage, either your clutch discs are worn/damaged to the point they need to be replaced, or you need a stronger spring. Maybe both. No other explanation (except the wrong oil which I'll also assume is not the case).

 

maybe this will help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92w...eature=related