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03-22-2012, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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Question about my slipping clutch
I have an 01 nomad FI and my clutch is slipping so badly, the bike is un-rideable. This just happened today, although it's been slipping very slightly before. Today it just came on full force and I almost didn't get the bike home. I stopped at the dealership on the way and he told me I needed to replace everything for the clutch (to the cost of $230 which I really don't have). I was wondering if gadget's clutch spring replacement (http://www.gadgetjq.com/clutch_spring_replacement.htm) would fix this problem without spending $230?
My bike is my transportation (I have no car) so if I don't have it fixed, I can't get anywhere! I need to get this fixed asap and was hoping that the clutch spring replacement would do the trick or maybe there was a temporary fix I could do while I wait to afford the full clutch. Please help!! Thanks! Jeff
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In most cases all that is needed is a clutch spring, not the whole clutch.
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What I want to know is can I just replace the clutch spring using Gadget's instructions instead of replacing the whole clutch (which will probably run me around $450-$500)?
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03-22-2012, 05:39 PM | #4 |
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You should only need a new spring, and gasket. There is a measurement for the plates and discs, to see if they are still good, but rarely are they ever required. Get the Meanstreak spring or a Barnett, they are a little stronger, and also get some judges washers. It will work a lot better.
I did my own repair for about $50.00 using Gadgets instructions. Its not hard to do.
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Checking online and and local dealers, It's gonna almost be the end of next week before I can even get the parts in! Is there any trick I can do to help the clutch from slipping so much in the meantime? My oil hasn't been changed in a long time and is quite dirts so I can change that but didn't know if something like that would help or not?
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Give me a call as I either have or can locate everything you need but the gasket. I have used RTV in place of the gasket befor and not had a leak.
I also have a couple of spare clutch packs if yours is shot. We bike only guys have to stick together. MT 561-210-3399 Quote:
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Doubt the oil change will help much. If it is slipping as bad as you say, continuing to drive it may toast the disks.
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I may get it apart and find the disks are toast already. Where can I find out the measurements for the disks?
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In your service manual.
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If he hs one. Or go to the service manual in PDF from here:
http://www.vulcanbagger.org/pdf/VN1600Manual-Clutch.pdf MT
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Once the clutch is slipping nothing short of a new spring will help. You can find the measurement for the discs and plate in the shop manual. Mine measured up almost as good as new with 38k on the bike.
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Last fall my clutch was slipping pretty bad, but still rideable. I followed Gadget's instructions, and replacing the spring with a Mean Streak spring helped. A few weeks ago I added Judge's washers to tighten it up more - they made a bigger difference!
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I do have a brand new MS spring and a new set of Judges washers here on my desk now.
I also have a couple of stock springs. MT
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