1600 nomad clutch slipping.

phatnomad · 09-07-2012, 09:09 AM

I took my 2005 1600 nomad for a ride this morning and noticed some clutch slipping. I have done a little research and read about replacing clutch spring with oem replacement, replacing spring with mean streak spring, using "judges washers", or replacing clutch with gorilla clutch. What has worked for those of you who have had this problem? I bought the bike in 2007 with 19000 miles on it and it now has 105000 miles on it. I have done nothing to the clutch since I bought it. Thanks for the help.
Gary

IntheWind · 09-07-2012, 09:54 AM

Gary,

105,000 miles? That's great!! I had the impression these models start having clutch issues around 30,000 miles. And I've read the Mean Streak spring is the way to go.
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IntheWind
'08 Nomad

**Jared** · 09-07-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phatnomad

I took my 2005 1600 nomad for a ride this morning and noticed some clutch slipping. I have done a little research and read about replacing clutch spring with oem replacement, replacing spring with mean streak spring, using "judges washers", or replacing clutch with gorilla clutch. What has worked for those of you who have had this problem? I bought the bike in 2007 with 19000 miles on it and it now has 105000 miles on it. I have done nothing to the clutch since I bought it. Thanks for the help.
Gary

Replacing the spring will be a much cheaper and easier fix than replace the complete clutch and it will most likely fix the problems you're now experiencing.

phatnomad · 09-07-2012, 10:05 AM

I am leaning toward the mean streak spring and "Judges Washers".

cactusjack · 09-07-2012, 10:23 AM

Get the Barnett MT-25 spring, it's heavier than the Mean Streak spring.

PapaMidnite · 09-07-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Get the Barnett MT-25 spring, it's heavier than the Mean Streak spring.

I second this one

**ringadingh** · 09-07-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by phatnomad

I am leaning toward the mean streak spring and "Judges Washers".

Thats what I used and its worked out great.

pagemastr · 09-07-2012, 06:13 PM

From what I understand, the Mean Streak Spring is what they used in the later model 1600's, and I have had a clutch go out on me with it. Agree with CJ... if mine goes out again, Barnett would likely be my choice!

phatnomad · 09-07-2012, 07:38 PM

Looks like I will be going with the barnett spring and judges washers. What is the part number for the barnett spring and where can I order one.

**MAS Tequila** · 09-08-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemastr

From what I understand, the Mean Streak Spring is what they used in the later model 1600's, and I have had a clutch go out on me with it. Agree with CJ... if mine goes out again, Barnett would likely be my choice!

The 1500 meanie spring is the heavier one. MaKaw cheaped out on the 1600's and used the same spring.

The part # for the 1500 meanie is 92145-1449 .

MT

**Cajunrider** · 09-08-2012, 05:26 PM

I changed to a Barnett MT-25 when my clutch started slipping. I didn't install Judge's washers. The Barnett spring alone worked out fine. Just google Barnett MT-25 and it will lead you in the right direction. I paid less than $25 for mine a couple of years ago.

phatnomad · 09-08-2012, 10:15 PM

It looks like I will be going with the Barnett MT-25 spring and no Judges Washers. Thanks for the help guys.

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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I changed to a Barnett MT-25 when my clutch started slipping. I didn't install Judge's washers. The Barnett spring alone worked out fine. Just google Barnett MT-25 and it will lead you in the right direction. I paid less than $25 for mine a couple of years ago. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-07-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
IntheWind Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southern Mass. Posts: 239	Gary, 105,000 miles? That's great!! I had the impression these models start having clutch issues around 30,000 miles. And I've read the Mean Streak spring is the way to go. ___________ IntheWind '08 Nomad
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phatnomad Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	I am leaning toward the mean streak spring and "Judges Washers".
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pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	From what I understand, the Mean Streak Spring is what they used in the later model 1600's, and I have had a clutch go out on me with it. Agree with CJ... if mine goes out again, Barnett would likely be my choice!
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phatnomad Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	Looks like I will be going with the barnett spring and judges washers. What is the part number for the barnett spring and where can I order one.
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09-08-2012, 10:15 PM	#12
phatnomad Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	It looks like I will be going with the Barnett MT-25 spring and no Judges Washers. Thanks for the help guys.
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