clutch spring

crapper · 04-17-2011, 02:55 PM

hello all. spring is here at last on the east coast .
bike repairs and mods are starting to happen .
wondering how much difficulty in changing the clutch spring.
read gadgets instructions a few times and the job looks fairly involved.
any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated............

**Cajunrider** · 04-17-2011, 05:05 PM

I will be replacing mine Friday or Saturday coming. I'll take pictures and post them in the Tech board along with a narrative. It will be my first so I'm in the same boat with you.

mikeyger · 04-17-2011, 05:16 PM

When i did my jog and clucthspring Bob (Judge) told me and I did it and that was to cut the 2 brake wires and then remove the whole foot board and down tube assembly at the same time and then use butt joints on the 2 wires when putting it back together.This saves a whole lot of time and flustration of fooling with the brake spring and floor board as everything stays altogether.

cactusjack · 04-17-2011, 05:31 PM

I didn't think disconnecting the brake switch wiring was all that strenuous. I wouldn't advocate cutting the brake wires and then butt splicing them. That's just me, though. ::)

The hardest part of changing the clutch spring is removing the shaft nut that is torqued to 103 ft/lbs. If you have access to a decent electric or air impact gun, use that to bust the nut loose. DO NOT USE IT TO TIGHTEN THE NUT!

**MAS Tequila** · 04-17-2011, 06:08 PM

It is a simple job. The biggest thing to do, is to keep the clutch cover bolts in order as they are different lengths. Just line them up in the order you remove them someplace where they won't get kicked.

If you have any problems just call 561-210-3399. I just did another one on Thursday. I have it down to about an hour.

MT

macmac · 04-17-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

It is a simple job. The biggest thing to do, is to keep the clutch cover bolts in order as they are different lengths. Just line them up in the order you remove them someplace where they won't get kicked.

If you have any problems just call 561-210-3399. I just did another one on Thursday. I have it down to about an hour.

MT

Oh really? That's damnned handy to know ahead of time.

Blueraven · 04-17-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

It is a simple job. The biggest thing to do, is to keep the clutch cover bolts in order as they are different lengths. Just line them up in the order you remove them someplace where they won't get kicked.

If you have any problems just call 561-210-3399. I just did another one on Thursday. I have it down to about an hour.

MT

Would you do mine when I am down for the Rally!....

bobcat · 04-17-2011, 08:38 PM

here is a good link that i followed. It is a real easy job you will see.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=20978

**Cajunrider** · 04-17-2011, 08:54 PM

I copied and pasted Pete's thread link in the Technical Mechanical board. I don't have access to the Garage Board to move a thread. Todd, when you get a chance, move Pete's thread and replace my copy and paste. Thanks Pete. You saved me lots of typing and photo snapping.

**ringadingh** · 04-17-2011, 08:57 PM

Gadgets site gives a really good how to on it, read it a couple times first. He explains it rather simple. Just follow it one step at a time. Its an easy job to do.

**MAS Tequila** · 04-17-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueraven

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

It is a simple job. The biggest thing to do, is to keep the clutch cover bolts in order as they are different lengths. Just line them up in the order you remove them someplace where they won't get kicked.

If you have any problems just call 561-210-3399. I just did another one on Thursday. I have it down to about an hour.

MT

Would you do mine when I am down for the Rally!....

I've seen them done in the parking lot at VROC rallys.

I don't plan on bringing an impact wrench with me.

MT

crapper · 04-21-2011, 05:52 PM

thanks everyone....i've read gadgets on spring replacement a few times and will tackle the job in a week or so when weather warms up.
it always seems more difficult before you start but once you get in there, gadgets explanations come in handy.
did my extenders and swing arm service and also steering bearing tighten all from reading gadgets over and over to make sure i didn't miss anything.............thanks again and wish me luck.........

**Cajunrider** · 04-23-2011, 03:18 PM

Hey crapper, my plans were to start on mine Friday morning. I have everything except the cover gasket. I ordered it last weekend and it didn't ship until Friday. It is due to be delivered Monday so I may decide to get everything out of the way and loosen the bolts on the side cover Sunday afternoon. That would give me a big head start for Monday. If I would have known, I would have had my dealer cut me one Friday morning instead of ordering one.

**minst7877** · 04-23-2011, 10:46 PM

Here is another link that is very good for clutch repairs. I found the pictures to be extremely helpful.

http://home.insightbb.com/~franova/N-Clutch-Replace.htm

DC

**Cajunrider** · 04-24-2011, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minst7877

Here is another link that is very good for clutch repairs. I found the pictures to be extremely helpful.

http://home.insightbb.com/~franova/N-Clutch-Replace.htm

DC

That is Pete's link that I pasted in the mechanical tech section.

04-17-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
crapper Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prince edward island Posts: 107	clutch spring hello all. spring is here at last on the east coast . bike repairs and mods are starting to happen . wondering how much difficulty in changing the clutch spring. read gadgets instructions a few times and the job looks fairly involved. any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated............ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 05:05 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	clutch spring I will be replacing mine Friday or Saturday coming. I'll take pictures and post them in the Tech board along with a narrative. It will be my first so I'm in the same boat with you. __________________ 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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04-17-2011, 05:16 PM	#3
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	clutch spring When i did my jog and clucthspring Bob (Judge) told me and I did it and that was to cut the 2 brake wires and then remove the whole foot board and down tube assembly at the same time and then use butt joints on the 2 wires when putting it back together.This saves a whole lot of time and flustration of fooling with the brake spring and floor board as everything stays altogether.
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04-17-2011, 05:31 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	clutch spring I didn't think disconnecting the brake switch wiring was all that strenuous. I wouldn't advocate cutting the brake wires and then butt splicing them. That's just me, though. ::) The hardest part of changing the clutch spring is removing the shaft nut that is torqued to 103 ft/lbs. If you have access to a decent electric or air impact gun, use that to bust the nut loose. DO NOT USE IT TO TIGHTEN THE NUT! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-17-2011, 06:08 PM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	clutch spring It is a simple job. The biggest thing to do, is to keep the clutch cover bolts in order as they are different lengths. Just line them up in the order you remove them someplace where they won't get kicked. If you have any problems just call 561-210-3399. I just did another one on Thursday. I have it down to about an hour. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	clutch spring here is a good link that i followed. It is a real easy job you will see. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=20978
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04-17-2011, 08:54 PM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	clutch spring I copied and pasted Pete's thread link in the Technical Mechanical board. I don't have access to the Garage Board to move a thread. Todd, when you get a chance, move Pete's thread and replace my copy and paste. Thanks Pete. You saved me lots of typing and photo snapping. __________________ 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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04-17-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	clutch spring Gadgets site gives a really good how to on it, read it a couple times first. He explains it rather simple. Just follow it one step at a time. Its an easy job to do. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-21-2011, 05:52 PM	#12
crapper Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prince edward island Posts: 107	clutch spring thanks everyone....i've read gadgets on spring replacement a few times and will tackle the job in a week or so when weather warms up. it always seems more difficult before you start but once you get in there, gadgets explanations come in handy. did my extenders and swing arm service and also steering bearing tighten all from reading gadgets over and over to make sure i didn't miss anything.............thanks again and wish me luck.........
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04-23-2011, 03:18 PM	#13
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	clutch spring Hey crapper, my plans were to start on mine Friday morning. I have everything except the cover gasket. I ordered it last weekend and it didn't ship until Friday. It is due to be delivered Monday so I may decide to get everything out of the way and loosen the bolts on the side cover Sunday afternoon. That would give me a big head start for Monday. If I would have known, I would have had my dealer cut me one Friday morning instead of ordering one. __________________ 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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04-23-2011, 10:46 PM	#14
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	clutch spring Here is another link that is very good for clutch repairs. I found the pictures to be extremely helpful. http://home.insightbb.com/~franova/N-Clutch-Replace.htm DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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