I'm on my 3rd starter clutch ('09 Electra Glide, stage 1, everything else stock, 62,000 kilometres). Still get crashing and grinding sometimes when starting. Metal particles in primary fluid. I assume the ring gear needs replacing, as well as the compensator. Dealer told me that the metal particles can get past 'the seal' and into the transmission where they will destroy the bearings. Is that even possible?, I don't trust the dealer and think they just want to do an unnecessary tranny repair. Tranny seems just fine to me. Anyone know for sure?

 

Well its posible for fluid to cross over but highly un likely. HD starter clutches suck. Get yourself an AllBalls one and it will last. Especially once that comp gets changed out. Been there, done that.

 

Oh and find someone else to work on your bike or get a manual and some tools!

 

Soft rubber generally doesn't get along well with sharp metal.
It's absolutely possible that your primary could contaminate your tranny especially after the seals been beaten up by metal shavings.

 

Very un likely! The size of the material that would get by the imput and mainshaft should not mess the tranny up.

 

I wouldn't say it's impossible but so close to it I would doubt it has ever happened. There is a lot of space between the primary and the transmission, so much space that that's where they put the drive belt.

 

Never happen..........IMHO.

 

the only way primary fluid could get in the trans would be though clutch push rod . highly unlikely.