First ride of the year and clutch slipping

davidhollinger · 01-18-2015, 09:02 AM

Well the weather was finally nice enough to put in a new battery and get the nomad out for a quick spin. Pulling out of the drive and climbing the hill out of the neighborhood she felt sluggish. I assume it would clear up within a few miles. Out on the road going through the gears I could hear the engine wind up but wasn't gaining speed for several seconds. It did it in all gears and for the entire 30 minute ride. I need to know if flushing the clutch fluid is going to help or do I have a bigger problem? She sat up for a couple of months with no winterizing since we didn't really get that cold.

dshelly · 01-18-2015, 09:22 AM

When is the last time you changed your oil or bled your clutch? Did it show any sign of slipping when you parked it?

blowndodge · 01-18-2015, 10:55 AM

split the cases and take a look. ?

davidhollinger · 01-18-2015, 11:16 AM

Changed all fluids in the summer or fall Was riding fine when I parked it that's why it was such a shock to feel it lagging.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-18-2015, 12:14 PM

Put it in 4th or 5th gear and pull the throttle. If the engine revs and the bike doesn't pick up right, then the spring is toast.

Get a 1500 Meanie spring and a set of Judge's washers.

MT

davidhollinger · 01-18-2015, 01:26 PM

Mas that's exactly what I did yesterday ... Several times. Sounds like the spring sure enough but if recall I had the spring replaced last year. I will have to go back through my records and see but I am almost positive.

paul · 01-18-2015, 04:28 PM

Barnett's spring? It's what I did when mine showed the same symptoms about 6-7 months ago. Problem solved.

davidhollinger · 01-18-2015, 05:23 PM

Yes I put the Barnett spring in. Ever heard of one fail after a few months or from sitting up ?

davidhollinger · 01-18-2015, 06:53 PM

Just dug up my receipts... January 14th 2014 I ordered the Barnett spring kit from Bike Bandit and had had it put on. Almost one year to the day, I am having the same issues. Wow! I will likely take it back to by buddy at his shop and have him check it out.

dshelly · 01-18-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Get a 1500 Meanie spring and a set of Judge's washers.

MT

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I've run the MS spring and washers for 12K now with no problem at all. If you need washers PM me , I have some ready to go.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-18-2015, 09:53 PM

Just running a Barnett does not give the same benefit as using the meanie spring with the Judge's washers.

The Judge's washers are designed to carry the load, they keep the spring from wearing down.

MT

Chuck A. · 01-18-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

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I've run the MS spring and washers.....

Just put mine in a month ago but this weekend is the first change I had to run the bike. World of difference!

davidhollinger · 01-26-2015, 08:16 PM

Well I dropped it off this weekend and it will be a while before I hear back. I am assuming that he will say it's the clutch spring. I rode it the 7 or so miles to Burnout's shop and by the time I got there it was half throttle doing about 35 mph. Another mile or so and I would be pushing it. Not cool. Keep those parts on stand by Dave S.

cactusjack · 01-26-2015, 08:37 PM

I put 30,000 miles on a Barnett clutch spring with no problems.

davidhollinger · 01-26-2015, 09:14 PM

CJ I just hope it's something small like that. Smh. We shall see.

01-18-2015, 09:02 AM	#1
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	First ride of the year and clutch slipping Well the weather was finally nice enough to put in a new battery and get the nomad out for a quick spin. Pulling out of the drive and climbing the hill out of the neighborhood she felt sluggish. I assume it would clear up within a few miles. Out on the road going through the gears I could hear the engine wind up but wasn't gaining speed for several seconds. It did it in all gears and for the entire 30 minute ride. I need to know if flushing the clutch fluid is going to help or do I have a bigger problem? She sat up for a couple of months with no winterizing since we didn't really get that cold. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2015, 09:22 AM	#2
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	When is the last time you changed your oil or bled your clutch? Did it show any sign of slipping when you parked it? __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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01-18-2015, 10:55 AM	#3
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01-18-2015, 11:16 AM	#4
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Changed all fluids in the summer or fall Was riding fine when I parked it that's why it was such a shock to feel it lagging. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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01-18-2015, 12:14 PM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Put it in 4th or 5th gear and pull the throttle. If the engine revs and the bike doesn't pick up right, then the spring is toast. Get a 1500 Meanie spring and a set of Judge's washers. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2015, 01:26 PM	#6
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Mas that's exactly what I did yesterday ... Several times. Sounds like the spring sure enough but if recall I had the spring replaced last year. I will have to go back through my records and see but I am almost positive. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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01-18-2015, 04:28 PM	#7
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Barnett's spring? It's what I did when mine showed the same symptoms about 6-7 months ago. Problem solved. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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01-18-2015, 05:23 PM	#8
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Yes I put the Barnett spring in. Ever heard of one fail after a few months or from sitting up ? __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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01-18-2015, 06:53 PM	#9
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Just dug up my receipts... January 14th 2014 I ordered the Barnett spring kit from Bike Bandit and had had it put on. Almost one year to the day, I am having the same issues. Wow! I will likely take it back to by buddy at his shop and have him check it out. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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01-18-2015, 09:53 PM	#11
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Just running a Barnett does not give the same benefit as using the meanie spring with the Judge's washers. The Judge's washers are designed to carry the load, they keep the spring from wearing down. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-26-2015, 08:16 PM	#13
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Well I dropped it off this weekend and it will be a while before I hear back. I am assuming that he will say it's the clutch spring. I rode it the 7 or so miles to Burnout's shop and by the time I got there it was half throttle doing about 35 mph. Another mile or so and I would be pushing it. Not cool. Keep those parts on stand by Dave S. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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01-26-2015, 08:37 PM	#14
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I put 30,000 miles on a Barnett clutch spring with no problems. __________________ 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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01-26-2015, 09:14 PM	#15
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	CJ I just hope it's something small like that. Smh. We shall see. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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