Do I need a new Clutch

namelama · 10-24-2010, 05:27 PM

I have an 06 Nomad with 26K miles. My clutch reacts the same with all lever settings. I have recently noticed my clutch lever almost completely disengaged before the engine will start to move the motorcycle forward. Nearing the end, I notice a little jump depending on throttling. It seems as though I have very minimal gray area to feather the clutch.
My question is whether I need a new clutch or some adjustment like the springs as discussed on this site. Then, if I'm already in there should I just replace the clutch. My feeling is that I'm going to need a clutch soon and should replace it if I'm already there. Any suggestions?

**ringadingh** · 10-24-2010, 06:16 PM

You may need to change the brake fluid first. If its slipping youll need a new spring, I doubt youll need new discs and plates as they rarely wear enough.
The part numbers are available here on the tech board section.

rhunt4 · 10-24-2010, 07:21 PM

if you decide you need to replace the clutch spring I have an extra Barnett heavy duty spring I would sell for what I have in it. rhunt4@bellsouth.net

kpmhspirit · 10-24-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rhunt4

if you decide you need to replace the clutch spring I have an extra Barnett heavy duty spring I would sell for what I have in it. rhunt4@bellsouth.net

If namelama doesn't need it, put me next in line please. How much are they?

Thanks,

Pete

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-24-2010, 11:19 PM

I'm with Ring in changing out the fluid. Look in the sight glass and see if it is getting dark. It is quite possible with that many miles you need to change out the brake fluid and bleed the lines.

Dave · 10-25-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

You may need to change the brake fluid first.

Won't changing the clutch fluid be better?

rickyboy · 10-25-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

You may need to change the brake fluid first.

Won't changing the clutch fluid be better?

Oh!! a wise guy eh!?

namelama · 10-26-2010, 12:08 AM

Thanks guys for all the help. I'll be replacing the spring with a Barnett MT-25 and the fluid. I'll follow-up with an update.

rickyboy · 10-26-2010, 12:24 AM

You'll like the Barnett MT-25.

**MAS Tequila** · 10-26-2010, 05:11 AM

When you change the fluid, there is a small passage in the bottom of the master cylinder which plugs up. Some thing thin, like an E string from a guitar, works well clearing the passage.

Find that passage and make sure it is clear otherwise you may still have a problem when you are finished.

MT

namelama · 10-28-2010, 04:14 PM

Thanks for all the help! I'll take all the advice I can get right now. I have my parts and will do the job this weekend sometime.

**ringadingh** · 10-28-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

You may need to change the brake fluid first.

Won't changing the clutch fluid be better?

The clutch fluid is brake fluid.

namelama · 10-31-2010, 10:58 PM

Well, I replaced the clutch spring with a Barnett MT-25 and the brake fluid as well. There was a significant difference in the clutch lever travel and the clutch engaging. I would encourage the change as it is a positive one. The actual job as gadget described was instrumental in the procedure. Definately recommended!

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-31-2010, 11:23 PM

Glad you were able to accomplish it. Sounds like you didn't encounter much of a problem.

10-24-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
namelama Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	Do I need a new Clutch I have an 06 Nomad with 26K miles. My clutch reacts the same with all lever settings. I have recently noticed my clutch lever almost completely disengaged before the engine will start to move the motorcycle forward. Nearing the end, I notice a little jump depending on throttling. It seems as though I have very minimal gray area to feather the clutch. My question is whether I need a new clutch or some adjustment like the springs as discussed on this site. Then, if I'm already in there should I just replace the clutch. My feeling is that I'm going to need a clutch soon and should replace it if I'm already there. Any suggestions? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Do I need a new Clutch You may need to change the brake fluid first. If its slipping youll need a new spring, I doubt youll need new discs and plates as they rarely wear enough. The part numbers are available here on the tech board section. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-24-2010, 07:21 PM	#3
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	Do I need a new Clutch if you decide you need to replace the clutch spring I have an extra Barnett heavy duty spring I would sell for what I have in it. rhunt4@bellsouth.net __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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10-24-2010, 11:19 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Do I need a new Clutch I'm with Ring in changing out the fluid. Look in the sight glass and see if it is getting dark. It is quite possible with that many miles you need to change out the brake fluid and bleed the lines. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-26-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
namelama Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	Do I need a new Clutch Thanks guys for all the help. I'll be replacing the spring with a Barnett MT-25 and the fluid. I'll follow-up with an update.
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10-26-2010, 12:24 AM	#9
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Do I need a new Clutch You'll like the Barnett MT-25. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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10-26-2010, 05:11 AM	#10
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Do I need a new Clutch When you change the fluid, there is a small passage in the bottom of the master cylinder which plugs up. Some thing thin, like an E string from a guitar, works well clearing the passage. Find that passage and make sure it is clear otherwise you may still have a problem when you are finished. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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10-28-2010, 04:14 PM	#11
namelama Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	Do I need a new Clutch Thanks for all the help! I'll take all the advice I can get right now. I have my parts and will do the job this weekend sometime.
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10-31-2010, 10:58 PM	#13
namelama Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	Do I need a new Clutch Well, I replaced the clutch spring with a Barnett MT-25 and the brake fluid as well. There was a significant difference in the clutch lever travel and the clutch engaging. I would encourage the change as it is a positive one. The actual job as gadget described was instrumental in the procedure. Definately recommended!
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10-31-2010, 11:23 PM	#14
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Do I need a new Clutch Glad you were able to accomplish it. Sounds like you didn't encounter much of a problem. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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