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5th August 2012
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 175 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1981
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Clutch Help!
I finally got my '81 ready to ride today after 8 months of dicking around, but when I put it into first gear there is a odd "clink" sound, and the bike wants to roll ahead. It's impossible to get it back into neutral or any other gear while sitting still with the clutch lever pulled in. Clearly the clutch is not completely disengaging, Is this normal? It was not like this when I first got the bike with the original clutch. I have tried any number of adjustments, but nothing seems to help. I replaced the clutch discs and cable during the rebuild, so maybe this is contributing to the situation. Any thoughts or advice?
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5th August 2012
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Eagan MN
Posts: 681 Sportster/Buell Model: XL Sportster/Buell Year: 1957 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLS Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1979 Other Motorcycle Model: Indian Scout 741 Other Motorcycle Year: 1941
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did you follow the sticky when adjusting the clutch?
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 283 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1972 Other Motorcycle Model: FXRS Low Rider Other Motorcycle Year: 1986
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If it's been sitting for 8 months go ahead and ride it a few miles as is and then readjust. I had a similar problem with my '72 which turned out to be something else, but sitting is bad for the clutch plates and disks to stick together. Riding around the neighborhood for a few miles will likely make some difference.
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I had this exact issue with my new clutch. Follow the sticky, and ride it around. It will be easier to shift while moving, and just be sure to hit neutral before you stop. After a few miles you will feel it loosen up.
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5th August 2012
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Thanks for the info, guys. I'll ride it around some today and see if it loosens up some. I did follow the sticky to the letter, and the clutch was disassembled and out of the bike during those 8 months.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Booneville,Ms.
Posts: 2,057 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1974
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Did you follow what the manufacture said to do to new disc b4 install?
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I don't recall seeing any instructions...just the discs were there when I opened the box. They are Alto Red Eagle discs. I went to the Alto website, and there are no special instructions that I can find.
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Are you using spacers and if so are they mushroomed.Are you using one spring are two?Myself I prefer the two springs but these also play a factor in the clutch.The springs can be tested.
What lube are you using put all this out here and I'm sure your get some comments.As far as plates go some need to be pre-soaked some steels need coating removed.I'm a barnett guy myself so I know nothing about Alto.Hope you luck
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 7,865 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1977 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 75 motor in Norton frame. Other Motorcycle Model: 42WLA 45, Harton, Narley Other Motorcycle Year: 1942
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Running straight 50 oil or similar in the tranny? That can be some pretty sticky sh!t on plates.
If so, try some Harley Transmission Formula Plus. Works a treat.
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Cornelius, OR
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Do you have any of those leather covers on your grips or levers?
Covers or excessively large diameter grips may reduce lever travel.
Did you check your steels to verify they were flat when you replaced frictions?
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