Clutch slipping

patmahoney · 05-10-2010, 06:09 PM

Hi all,
As I have told you before I am not a mechanic so pardon my ignorance.

I was riding on the highway today when a problem came up with my 02. I was cruising at about 70 started going up along not too steep hill, when I noticed the Nomad could not maintain speed. When I twisted the throttle it just rev'd. As the ride continued I realized that the same would happen whenever I exceeded 3500 rpm. I am thinking the clutch is slipping. Does that sound right to you guys?

If more info is needed let me know

cyclecat · 05-10-2010, 06:16 PM

Clutch is definitely slipping, time to change the spring. Get a Barnett spring.

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2010, 06:31 PM

Its not a huge job to replace the clutch spring, sounds like yours is slipping pretty good.

ercbf · 05-10-2010, 06:35 PM

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16085

Here's a good thread to read if memory serves correctly.

**Cajunrider** · 05-10-2010, 06:48 PM

The link below gives very good detailed instructions on how to replace your spring.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/clutch_spring_replacement.htm

patmahoney · 05-10-2010, 07:02 PM

Thanks to all.

So the clutch spring is a common problem?

I was already pricing out clutch kits.

ercbf · 05-10-2010, 07:21 PM

Yes, your clutches are most likely fine. I just put the barnett spring(mt-25) in mine a week and a half ago. Love it.

cyclecat · 05-10-2010, 07:40 PM

Very common problem.

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2010, 08:15 PM

All you will need is either a Meanstreak or Barnett spring, and a sidecover gasket. Judges washers are optional but I added them when I did mine and really liked the positive feel over the stock setup.

patmahoney · 05-11-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks again I ordered the parts this morning.

Looks pretty straight forward, and my brother in-law has agreed to assist, to ensure I don't mess anything up. His mechanical skills far exceed mine

dregier · 05-11-2010, 08:47 AM

Just did mine on Friday night... love the new Barnett MT-25 also!

patmahoney · 05-24-2010, 10:40 AM

Thanks for everyones input, ended up going with the MS spring. I did the work on Saturday and did the tensioners at the same time. Feels like a new bike.

For anyone considering these jobs, I say go for it. I am not a mechanic by any means and I had no problems, thanks to gadget's instructions.

05-10-2010, 06:09 PM	#1
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Clutch slipping Hi all, As I have told you before I am not a mechanic so pardon my ignorance. I was riding on the highway today when a problem came up with my 02. I was cruising at about 70 started going up along not too steep hill, when I noticed the Nomad could not maintain speed. When I twisted the throttle it just rev'd. As the ride continued I realized that the same would happen whenever I exceeded 3500 rpm. I am thinking the clutch is slipping. Does that sound right to you guys? If more info is needed let me know __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride.... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Clutch slipping Clutch is definitely slipping, time to change the spring. Get a Barnett spring.
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05-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Clutch slipping Its not a huge job to replace the clutch spring, sounds like yours is slipping pretty good. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-10-2010, 06:35 PM	#4
ercbf Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 132	Clutch slipping http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16085 Here's a good thread to read if memory serves correctly.
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05-10-2010, 06:48 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Clutch slipping The link below gives very good detailed instructions on how to replace your spring. http://www.gadgetjq.com/clutch_spring_replacement.htm __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2010, 07:02 PM	#6
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Clutch slipping Thanks to all. So the clutch spring is a common problem? I was already pricing out clutch kits. __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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05-10-2010, 07:21 PM	#7
ercbf Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 132	Clutch slipping Yes, your clutches are most likely fine. I just put the barnett spring(mt-25) in mine a week and a half ago. Love it.
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05-10-2010, 07:40 PM	#8
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Clutch slipping Very common problem.
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05-10-2010, 08:15 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Clutch slipping All you will need is either a Meanstreak or Barnett spring, and a sidecover gasket. Judges washers are optional but I added them when I did mine and really liked the positive feel over the stock setup. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-11-2010, 08:38 AM	#10
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Clutch slipping Thanks again I ordered the parts this morning. Looks pretty straight forward, and my brother in-law has agreed to assist, to ensure I don't mess anything up. His mechanical skills far exceed mine __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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05-11-2010, 08:47 AM	#11
dregier Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 63	Clutch slipping Just did mine on Friday night... love the new Barnett MT-25 also! __________________ 2006 Black Nomad VBA #01516
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05-24-2010, 10:40 AM	#12
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Clutch slipping Thanks for everyones input, ended up going with the MS spring. I did the work on Saturday and did the tensioners at the same time. Feels like a new bike. For anyone considering these jobs, I say go for it. I am not a mechanic by any means and I had no problems, thanks to gadget's instructions. __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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