Is it the clutch spring.

mdgeorge · 03-24-2009, 06:42 PM

2003 Nomad FI with 25,000 miles.
When I accelerate hard from any gear, there is a time that the engine revs, but accelleration doesn't happen. It soudns like the clutch is slipping.
Some have told me that this is part of the 1500 Nomad. I have also read that the clutch springs are not so good on the 1500 Nomad.
Gadget recommends replacing with the meanstreak clutch spring. (If that is the issue).

Suggestions??

cactusjack · 03-24-2009, 06:50 PM

That's what it sounds like the problem is to me.

**ringadingh** · 03-24-2009, 07:30 PM

Thats what mine did at about 35,000 miles, install the meanstreak spring and Judges washers if you can get them, this eliminates the slip and gives you a nice positive feel. Gadgets page has great instructions for doing both. Its not that bad of a job to do yourself. I think it cost me about $50.00 for the spring and a gasket.

macmac · 03-24-2009, 07:51 PM

yup the spring is toast..... common as dirt

mdgeorge · 03-25-2009, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the response. I still have the extended warrenty, but this is not typically covered from what I understand. Is there any thing you might suggest I can say to get it covered?

k9sarky · 03-25-2009, 09:15 AM

Go in when the dealership is full of customers. If they refuse warranty coverage then scream, yell, wave arms wildly while running in circles.

If they call 911 leave immediately.

03-25-2009, 11:38 AM

why is it not covered. It damn should be.

01nomad · 03-25-2009, 12:11 PM

Warranty work is generally done by the new guy to see if he knows jack about anything. This holds true anywhere. If he don't fix it, he has a do-over. I say do your own work and fondle your bike some. Then you know what makes it tick. Same for the Ol'lady.

mdgeorge · 03-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Well, I just got a call that they are going to cover it under warrenty.
Yeah...

03-25-2009, 06:54 PM

very good.

**ringadingh** · 03-25-2009, 07:36 PM

Ask them if they will install a Meanstreak spring for you, it may be the replacement spring anyways.

mdgeorge · 03-25-2009, 09:30 PM

They are going to install the Meanstreak spring and the extra ring for pressure.

dogdoc · 03-26-2009, 12:38 PM

but they won/t install Judges washers I bet..:-)

is it just the spring that goes on these or is it the plates too??

mdgeorge · 03-26-2009, 03:23 PM

the Judges washers create a problem (as I can best understand it) with intentional clutch slip to prevent rear tire lock (hop) in the event of missed shifting. The extra ring (13280A) they are putting in will still allow a little slippage but not near as much with stock set up. This is from gadget, which seems to be pretty concise.

In my case, it was just the spring. The clutch plates were ok. The warrenty would NOT cover the plates. Continuing to ride with the spring gone, will eventually damage the plates.

Scoot · 03-27-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdgeorge

the Judges washers create a problem (as I can best understand it) with intentional clutch slip to prevent rear tire lock (hop) in the event of missed shifting.

You know I have never had any problem having Judge washers installed on my bike. I don't think the Judge washers create a problem but the rider might.

Question, Do chain drive bikes have a slip clutch? or is it just shaft drive?

03-24-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
mdgeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 74	Is it the clutch spring. 2003 Nomad FI with 25,000 miles. When I accelerate hard from any gear, there is a time that the engine revs, but accelleration doesn't happen. It soudns like the clutch is slipping. Some have told me that this is part of the 1500 Nomad. I have also read that the clutch springs are not so good on the 1500 Nomad. Gadget recommends replacing with the meanstreak clutch spring. (If that is the issue). Suggestions?? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Is it the clutch spring. Thats what mine did at about 35,000 miles, install the meanstreak spring and Judges washers if you can get them, this eliminates the slip and gives you a nice positive feel. Gadgets page has great instructions for doing both. Its not that bad of a job to do yourself. I think it cost me about $50.00 for the spring and a gasket. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Is it the clutch spring. yup the spring is toast..... common as dirt __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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03-25-2009, 08:09 AM	#5
mdgeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 74	Is it the clutch spring. Thanks for the response. I still have the extended warrenty, but this is not typically covered from what I understand. Is there any thing you might suggest I can say to get it covered? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
k9sarky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 167	Is it the clutch spring. Go in when the dealership is full of customers. If they refuse warranty coverage then scream, yell, wave arms wildly while running in circles. If they call 911 leave immediately.
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03-25-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Is it the clutch spring. why is it not covered. It damn should be.
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03-25-2009, 12:11 PM	#8
01nomad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 192	Is it the clutch spring. Warranty work is generally done by the new guy to see if he knows jack about anything. This holds true anywhere. If he don't fix it, he has a do-over. I say do your own work and fondle your bike some. Then you know what makes it tick. Same for the Ol'lady.
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03-25-2009, 04:43 PM	#9
mdgeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 74	Is it the clutch spring. Well, I just got a call that they are going to cover it under warrenty. Yeah...
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03-25-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Is it the clutch spring. very good.
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03-25-2009, 07:36 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Is it the clutch spring. Ask them if they will install a Meanstreak spring for you, it may be the replacement spring anyways. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-25-2009, 09:30 PM	#12
mdgeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 74	Is it the clutch spring. They are going to install the Meanstreak spring and the extra ring for pressure.
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03-26-2009, 12:38 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Is it the clutch spring. but they won/t install Judges washers I bet..:-) is it just the spring that goes on these or is it the plates too??
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03-26-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
mdgeorge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 74	Is it the clutch spring. the Judges washers create a problem (as I can best understand it) with intentional clutch slip to prevent rear tire lock (hop) in the event of missed shifting. The extra ring (13280A) they are putting in will still allow a little slippage but not near as much with stock set up. This is from gadget, which seems to be pretty concise. In my case, it was just the spring. The clutch plates were ok. The warrenty would NOT cover the plates. Continuing to ride with the spring gone, will eventually damage the plates.
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