lost clutch

shoer00 · 03-13-2015, 06:15 PM

Took bike (05 nomad) out for first ride of spring. After about 30 miles noticed clutch not acting right. After another 10 had no clutch unless I pumped the lever. Even then still didn't have much "pedal". Any thoughts?

**Teachme** · 03-13-2015, 06:19 PM

How old is the fluid?

rolfe · 03-13-2015, 06:21 PM

Could be the Clutch Slave Cylinder is causing the issue. Located at least on my 99 nomad under the Left Side Cover.
I would pop the cover off and look for leakage.

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redjay · 03-13-2015, 06:32 PM

Any oil under the bike where it was parked for the winter ?

shoer00 · 03-13-2015, 06:41 PM

Fluid was replaced couple years ago. No leak . Reservoir is full.

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2015, 09:22 PM

Make sure the tiny hole in the bottom of the handlebar reservoir isn't plugged with gunk.

**MAS Tequila** · 03-14-2015, 08:22 AM

Change the fluid every 2 years.

NO ifs ands or buts!

Did it come back after the bike sat? Is so, there is moisture in the fluid which is causing it to flash after the front bevel gear bearing heats up.

You may have more problems than you realize.

This may be a warning that your front bevel gear bearing is on the way out.

I changed my fluids out a couple months ago after changing them about 1 1/2 years before. My clutch master cylinder was acting up. You shoiul have seen the red clay looking build up in the bottom.

MT

Once again, CHANGE THE FLUIDS at least every 2 years.

dgconstable · 03-14-2015, 07:04 PM

Change the fluid every 2 years? ROFL

Mine had the factory fluid in it for 11 years...Still worked fine. I just changed it last spring because I didn't like the colour. :-)

shoer00 · 03-15-2015, 01:44 PM

Started it up this morning and everything seemed back to normal. Took a short 30 mile ride and no problems. Gonna change the fluid this week and hope that ends the problem.

03-13-2015, 06:15 PM	#1
shoer00 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lorimor,iowa Posts: 29	lost clutch Took bike (05 nomad) out for first ride of spring. After about 30 miles noticed clutch not acting right. After another 10 had no clutch unless I pumped the lever. Even then still didn't have much "pedal". Any thoughts? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2015, 06:19 PM	#2
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	How old is the fluid? __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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03-13-2015, 06:41 PM	#5
shoer00 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lorimor,iowa Posts: 29	Fluid was replaced couple years ago. No leak . Reservoir is full. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2015, 09:22 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Make sure the tiny hole in the bottom of the handlebar reservoir isn't plugged with gunk. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-14-2015, 08:22 AM	#7
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Change the fluid every 2 years. NO ifs ands or buts! Did it come back after the bike sat? Is so, there is moisture in the fluid which is causing it to flash after the front bevel gear bearing heats up. You may have more problems than you realize. This may be a warning that your front bevel gear bearing is on the way out. I changed my fluids out a couple months ago after changing them about 1 1/2 years before. My clutch master cylinder was acting up. You shoiul have seen the red clay looking build up in the bottom. MT Once again, CHANGE THE FLUIDS at least every 2 years. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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03-13-2015, 06:21 PM	#3
rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	Could be the Clutch Slave Cylinder is causing the issue. Located at least on my 99 nomad under the Left Side Cover. I would pop the cover off and look for leakage. Keep Us Posted
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03-13-2015, 06:32 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Any oil under the bike where it was parked for the winter ?
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03-14-2015, 07:04 PM	#8
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	Change the fluid every 2 years? ROFL Mine had the factory fluid in it for 11 years...Still worked fine. I just changed it last spring because I didn't like the colour. :-)
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03-15-2015, 01:44 PM	#9
shoer00 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lorimor,iowa Posts: 29	Started it up this morning and everything seemed back to normal. Took a short 30 mile ride and no problems. Gonna change the fluid this week and hope that ends the problem.
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