Hey all.
I am really having problems with my tranny. When pulling a hill, the bike started to slip then stopped moving all together. Well...I trailered the bike back home and tool the clutch apart. Everything is within spec. I put everything back together and put in new sport trans fluid. Still no go. I have adjusted the clutch at least 30 times. I have adjusted the adjustment screw to the left until I feel resistence, then 1/4 turn to the right. The clutch feels fine. I have also turned the screw to the left until it will no longer move, then 1/4 turn to the right. The clutch lever is very hard when I do this. When I start the bike and release the clutch lever, nothing happens. The bike doesn't move an inch. I can not afford to have the HD dealer put the screws to me. If I can't figure this out...the bike will have to sit. Any help would be appreciated!

First off, the clutch cable adjuster is 100% completely loose correct? Make sure it is before you adjust the clutch.
That's an important step. Loosen the clutch cable adjuster until the clutch handle is flappin' in the breeze. Then adjust the clutch. Then adjust the cable.

What oil are ya runnin????

oil with friction modifiers in it will cause said problem

I shortened the clutch cable all the way and the lever was very loose.
I put in a quart of HD sport Trans fluid.

Which method is correct...counterclockwise until there is resistance...or counterclockwise until the screw can not be turned any more?

Do you think that there is a transmission gear problem?

Anti clockwise untill it goes firm...you are turning the bolt NOT the nut...so it's opposite

It should feel a little vague when it bottoms....I do this a few times to get a feel for each clutch I'm doin

then try about 1/4 turn CLOCKWISE....as you are loosening the bolt NOT the nut..

that should get ya close and then ya try an 1/8 turn either way..

when ya have that then ya want about 1/16" 1/8" freeplay between the cable end and the clutch lever housing

Thanks guys...I will give it another try. I sure hope that this just an adjustment problem. It is kina weird that the bike will not move at all. I was afraid that there was something major wrong.

Still no good. I tried everything. The bike won't even nudge when I release the clutch lever. I have a feeling that this is going to be a no ride season.

Still no good. I tried everything. The bike won't even nudge when I release the clutch lever. I have a feeling that this is going to be a no ride season.

Have you checked the friction and steel plates at all, they may
be worn out. You did not specify what year bike you have.
If you recently installed different bars and never adjusted the clutch
for end play there is a good possibilty that you may have burned
up the clutch plates themselves.

The steel plates should not have any grooves in them at all. They should
be flat and not warped to function. Measure the thickness of the 8 friction
plates with a dialer caliper or micrometer. The minimum thickness must be
0.661 {16.79mm}. If it is less the friction and steel plates must be replaced
and a new set installed.

Does the bike make any effort at all to move? I would check the sprocket splines. I have had them tear out before. Try to push the bike in gear with the clutch out. If not resisiance is felt. replace the output sprocket and possibly the main shaft like I had to.
Oh yeah this was on my 86 XLH by the way.

It is a 93 883. I measured the friction plates and they are within spec. The steel plates look good. The bike makes no effort to move at all. I can easily push the bike when it is in gear. Thanks for all your help guys.

As suggested ...check ya front pulley......they had a thinner pulley in the early ones and they can chew out.....

You need to go back to basics and figure out where it's actually slipping..

jack up the rear wheel and get someone to turn the wheel....is the clutch turning?????
if not take ya sprocket cover off and have a look....
You see the retaining plate chewed out... but remove the sprocket anyway and visually check.....

This is the problem with internet stuff...we can't see what you've got there...you've gotta be the hands