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[kng103]

finally took the beast out with the new tranny & gear change.
when i am cruising in 5th or 6th and hit the throttle hard, the clutch is slipping.
the rpms go up, but the bike is not pulling.
the clutch lever grabs very far away from the grip.
could this problem be fixed by adjusting the tension in the clutch cable?
or do you think it has to be done internally?
or is it none of the above, and maybe something to do with the tranny?
any advice will be appreciated.
thanks in advance.

[hd-dude]

King;
Go through the clutch adjustment procedure in the manual. Its a really easy task, loosen the cable adjuster (I think you said you do not have the hydraulic) pull the derby cover, loosen the lock nut on the adjuster and set the screw, I forget what the setting is, I can post the info from the manual tonight if you don't have one.

[BLM777]

kng103.....I'd start with the clutch adjustment as you say it is engaging a long way from the grip.  Everybody has different taste, but I like the first engagement about a fingers width from the grip with full engaged about 3/4 out.  I suspect that it adjusted so far out that it is not fully engaging in any gear, but is noticeable in the high end.  If that doesn't work, you'll probably need to troubleshoot the clutch assembly.  

[Gettinold]

KING
DO YOU SPEED SHIFT ?  ARE YOU STILL RUNNING YOUR STOCK CLUTCH ?  

[kng103]

reply to all.
i do not have the manual., so any post would be helpfull.
and yes it is basically the stock clutch with the heavier spring that comes in the kit.
i had no problems with it before the tranny install.
maybe i should just make the stealer pick it up, and fix it right.
the least they could do with all the money i spend there.they are a pretty good dealership.
i just hate not having my bike, so if it is something i can do, i will.

[SPIDERMAN]

just to be sure, you're not running a hydraulic clutch are you ? If you ARE NOT then the advice already posted should get you to where you need to be. If you ARE running a hydraulic, they are self adjusting meaning there is no rod and nut when you pop your derby cover. That being the case, you'd need to check the tension spring adjustments and if they're all good, then maybe you need new clutch plates  Hard to say flyin blind like this  

[hd-dude]

reply to all.
i do not have the manual., so any post would be helpfull.
and yes it is basically the stock clutch with the heavier spring that comes in the kit.
i had no problems with it before the tranny install.
maybe i should just make the stealer pick it up, and fix it right.
the least they could do with all the money i spend there.they are a pretty good dealership.
i just hate not having my bike, so if it is something i can do, i will.

I'll scan and post thte pages from the manual when I get home for you. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to run through the procedure. If it still does not work than I would take it to them and have them fix it.

[kng103]

I'll scan and post thte pages from the manual when I get home for you. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to run through the procedure. If it still does not work than I would take it to them and have them fix it.

thanks much!!!

[HUBBARD]

reply to all.
i do not have the manual., so any post would be helpfull.
and yes it is basically the stock clutch with the heavier spring that comes in the kit.
i had no problems with it before the tranny install.
maybe i should just make the stealer pick it up, and fix it right.
the least they could do with all the money i spend there.they are a pretty good dealership.
i just hate not having my bike, so if it is something i can do, i will.

Yeah, 'er 'uh, kng103,
  I'd bet it's just out of adj., or, you were spinning the tire!  Were there any black marks behind you?  Just kiddin'!  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD  

[Gettinold]

YEA KING
I WAS JUST KIDDING TOO ! GOOD LUCK :-?

[grc]

kng103,

Sounds like they didn't leave any free play at the release mechanism.  Try to adjust as per the attachment first.  If it still slips, there is something else wrong in the clutch and you will most likely want to take it back to the dealer who did the install.  BTW - when adjusting the pushrod, lightly seat the adjusting screw with finger pressure only, then back it out between 1/2 and 1 full turn.

Jerry

[kng103]

kng103,

Sounds like they didn't leave any free play at the release mechanism.

[OTIS]

thanks you very much.

King if I was there I would do it for you glad your' back.

                     OTIS  

[kng103]

King if I was there I would do it for you glad your' back.

                  

[kng103]

went to the stealer on saturday to adjust my clutch.
did nothing. in fact its worse now.
the mech there told me that i need a new clutch.
how can changing a tranny mess up the clutch?
they are going to pick the bike up and fix it n/c.
they are a very good stealership.
i am just puzzled by the whole thing.
bike was fine before the tranny change.