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[TORKER07]

Does anyone have a pulsing sensation in the clutch lever when throttling up? It is more noticable on my scoot at low rpm's under load. My 2000 ultra with cable clutch didn't do this.
I was just wondering what could cause this. Any Ideas?


FLHTCUSE2
RHTD's
SERT
SE/AC
2nd set of head gaskets and first rear cyl replacement.
11,200 milz.

[grc]

Does anyone have a pulsing sensation in the clutch lever when throttling up? It is more noticable on my scoot at low rpm's under load. My 2000 ultra with cable clutch didn't do this.
I was just wondering what could cause this. Any Ideas?


FLHTCUSE2
RHTD's
SERT
SE/AC
2nd set of head gaskets and first rear cyl replacement.
11,200 milz.

Possibly this is what Bert Baker of Baker Drivetrain refers to as "clutch lever walking" with a CruiseDrive trans. 
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6f/index.htm

Jerry

[lucky1]

As the plates wear, hydraulic fluid is pushed back into the clutch master cylinder reservoir. At some point excess fluid has to be removed or it will dead head the circut. Same as taking all the slack out of a cable clutch.

[TORKER07]

So would bleeding the system down be the simplest way to remove the excess?

I have also been thinking about changing the fluids over to silicone based to eliminate brake fluid and paint issues. Would this be a good idea and time for this?

[hdbrad03]

If you have DOT 5 it is already Silicone based.

[grc]

H-D changed from DOT 5 (silicone) to DOT 4 on the 2005 and later touring models, so you don't currently have silicone fluid in either your brakes or your clutch.  The advantages of silicone include a higher boiling point (not an issue with the clutch), it does not attract moisture, and of course the safety factor with your paint.  The disadvantages include difficulty in bleeding all the air out of the system and the higher cost.  IMHO, the DOT 4 fluid is the best compromise.

Jerry

[TORKER07]

H-D changed from DOT 5 (silicone) to DOT 4 on the 2005 and later touring models, so you don't currently have silicone fluid in either your brakes or your clutch.  The advantages of silicone include a higher boiling point (not an issue with the clutch), it does not attract moisture, and of course the safety factor with your paint.  The disadvantages include difficulty in bleeding all the air out of the system and the higher cost.  IMHO, the DOT 4 fluid is the best compromise.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry, I think I'll just leave it alone, like the old saying goes "if it aint broke don't fix it".
I'm sure I'll have lots to work on later

Tork

[SPIDERMAN]

H-D changed from DOT 5 (silicone) to DOT 4 on the 2005 and later touring models, so you don't currently have silicone fluid in either your brakes or your clutch.  The advantages of silicone include a higher boiling point (not an issue with the clutch), it does not attract moisture, and of course the safety factor with your paint.  The disadvantages include difficulty in bleeding all the air out of the system and the higher cost.  IMHO, the DOT 4 fluid is the best compromise.

Jerry

Me and Beags can agree with Jerry here from experience. DOT 4 bleeds waaaaaaaaaaay easier than DOT 5.

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