Clutch wont disengage

lin8up4u · 01-22-2012, 12:35 AM

Well last time I rode my 02 nomad 1500 the clucht started slipping when u get on it hard. And before I could make it home somthing went POP from 2nd to 3rd and then the cluch wont disengage. I can pull as hard as I wont back on the lever and it wont move. You can start it up and feel it kick in to gear from N to 1rst. I undid the line a little and fluid sqiurted out and now the lever will move but nothing there. Still wont disengage. Planning on taking it to the shop but wanted to see what you guys thought. I dont know a hole lot about fixing bike I can fixin anything on a car just not bike smart.

Monkeyman · 01-22-2012, 02:30 AM

It squirted out while you were pulling the lever or just on it's own? And welcome to the forum.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-22-2012, 06:28 AM

I would start by removing the slave cylinder and see if the system is working. DO NOT let the lever out fully with the slave cylinder off the bike. Wrap the lever against the grip with some muffler wire or something similar. Then after removing the slave cylinder let the lever loose a small amount to see if the slave moves.

This will tell you whether the problem is with the master/slave or inside the case with the clutch itself.

MT

**ringadingh** · 01-22-2012, 09:45 AM

Its either that, or the spring was grooved so much that it wore right through and got jammed up.

lin8up4u · 01-22-2012, 11:36 AM

fluid squited out as soon as I looosened the bolt with out pulling the lever.What kind of money im I looking at droping on this at the shop and more the likly around here its going to be the dealership. Not many choose for none harley bike.

**ringadingh** · 01-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Go to Gadgets Fixit sight, theres a link here somewhere, and it will show you whats involved. If its the clutch spring it should only take a couple hours to replace. If its the slave cylinder it too shouldn't be more than a couple hours as well.

ndbigfish · 01-22-2012, 07:56 PM

If you can fix a car, you can fix the slave cylinder or clutch spring.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-23-2012, 08:34 AM

Where are you located? There may be some willing soul close that will lend you a hand.

If not, then there are some here who will talk you through it.

MT

desertdog · 01-23-2012, 10:55 AM

Agreed as to do it yourself. It looks scarey, but is not difficult, I replaced my clutch last fall with the help of the forum here. Took some time, but next time it needs to be done will be a piece of cake.

Monkeyman · 01-23-2012, 12:09 PM

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

There ya go, mate!

lin8up4u · 02-04-2012, 05:37 PM

Thanks for all the help. Im just going to drop it by the local dealer this week. They said they can fix it for cheaper then I would thought. Whiles its apart I'm just going to have them throw a new clucht in. And while its there im going to have them throw a set of white walls and new front and back bearings. They said should only be $850 out the door as long as no surprizes. So I didnt think that was bad with new tires mounting and balncing,new bearing and a new clucht set up and fluid changes. I will be ready to ride this season cant wait.

**ringadingh** · 02-04-2012, 08:02 PM

Most likely the plates and discs are still good. Its not often that they need replacing.

rolfe · 02-04-2012, 09:49 PM

The New Clutch Spring (1) and (3) Limiter Springs and New Friction Plates (kit) with one new gasket should be about $150 I would have the shop use the Mean Streak Clutch Spring which is heavier made.

New Tires and Mounting not sure what type ur thinking about but my guess take off and mounting about $120. + tires ( $262.) ?? I put on ME 880's 8/2010.

So $532 total which is a high max for doing it yourself if you want to spend about 5hours start to finish on the clutch. IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM.

Thinking the $850 price covers the above, tax, shipping, and labor. Which you got from shop. >>

That sure seems fair to me. $438. about is what the shop will receive (before) they pay for labor, shop expense, taxes, insurances, and yes profit for some type of retirement.

Keep Us Posted

lin8up4u · 02-05-2012, 12:24 AM

Well I'm going to put gangster white walls on it. Going with the dunlops front and rear so its like 320 for tires.

lin8up4u · 02-28-2012, 07:33 PM

Well I got my bike back from the shop last weekend it runs and rides great now all ready for summer cant wait. And it was my clutch not just the spring. Was not a big deal becouse I told them I wanted a new clutch anyway when I dropped it off. Did get to ride it home and around for about an hour are so it great. I love the look of the WWW they look awsome.

01-22-2012, 12:35 AM	#1
lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	Clutch wont disengage Well last time I rode my 02 nomad 1500 the clucht started slipping when u get on it hard. And before I could make it home somthing went POP from 2nd to 3rd and then the cluch wont disengage. I can pull as hard as I wont back on the lever and it wont move. You can start it up and feel it kick in to gear from N to 1rst. I undid the line a little and fluid sqiurted out and now the lever will move but nothing there. Still wont disengage. Planning on taking it to the shop but wanted to see what you guys thought. I dont know a hole lot about fixing bike I can fixin anything on a car just not bike smart. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2012, 02:30 AM	#2
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	It squirted out while you were pulling the lever or just on it's own? And welcome to the forum. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-22-2012, 06:28 AM	#3
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I would start by removing the slave cylinder and see if the system is working. DO NOT let the lever out fully with the slave cylinder off the bike. Wrap the lever against the grip with some muffler wire or something similar. Then after removing the slave cylinder let the lever loose a small amount to see if the slave moves. This will tell you whether the problem is with the master/slave or inside the case with the clutch itself. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-22-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Its either that, or the spring was grooved so much that it wore right through and got jammed up. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-22-2012, 11:36 AM	#5
lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	fluid squited out as soon as I looosened the bolt with out pulling the lever.What kind of money im I looking at droping on this at the shop and more the likly around here its going to be the dealership. Not many choose for none harley bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2012, 11:42 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Go to Gadgets Fixit sight, theres a link here somewhere, and it will show you whats involved. If its the clutch spring it should only take a couple hours to replace. If its the slave cylinder it too shouldn't be more than a couple hours as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-22-2012, 07:56 PM	#7
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	If you can fix a car, you can fix the slave cylinder or clutch spring. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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01-23-2012, 08:34 AM	#8
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Where are you located? There may be some willing soul close that will lend you a hand. If not, then there are some here who will talk you through it. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-23-2012, 10:55 AM	#9
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	Agreed as to do it yourself. It looks scarey, but is not difficult, I replaced my clutch last fall with the help of the forum here. Took some time, but next time it needs to be done will be a piece of cake.
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01-23-2012, 12:09 PM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	http://www.gadgetjq.com/clutch_spring_replacement.htm There ya go, mate! __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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02-04-2012, 05:37 PM	#11
lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	Thanks for all the help. Im just going to drop it by the local dealer this week. They said they can fix it for cheaper then I would thought. Whiles its apart I'm just going to have them throw a new clucht in. And while its there im going to have them throw a set of white walls and new front and back bearings. They said should only be $850 out the door as long as no surprizes. So I didnt think that was bad with new tires mounting and balncing,new bearing and a new clucht set up and fluid changes. I will be ready to ride this season cant wait.
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02-04-2012, 08:02 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Most likely the plates and discs are still good. Its not often that they need replacing. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-04-2012, 09:49 PM	#13
rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	The New Clutch Spring (1) and (3) Limiter Springs and New Friction Plates (kit) with one new gasket should be about $150 I would have the shop use the Mean Streak Clutch Spring which is heavier made. New Tires and Mounting not sure what type ur thinking about but my guess take off and mounting about $120. + tires ( $262.) ?? I put on ME 880's 8/2010. So $532 total which is a high max for doing it yourself if you want to spend about 5hours start to finish on the clutch. IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM. Thinking the $850 price covers the above, tax, shipping, and labor. Which you got from shop. >> That sure seems fair to me. $438. about is what the shop will receive (before) they pay for labor, shop expense, taxes, insurances, and yes profit for some type of retirement. Keep Us Posted Last edited by rolfe; 02-04-2012 at 09:54 PM.
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02-05-2012, 12:24 AM	#14
lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	Well I'm going to put gangster white walls on it. Going with the dunlops front and rear so its like 320 for tires.
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02-28-2012, 07:33 PM	#15
lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	Well I got my bike back from the shop last weekend it runs and rides great now all ready for summer cant wait. And it was my clutch not just the spring. Was not a big deal becouse I told them I wanted a new clutch anyway when I dropped it off. Did get to ride it home and around for about an hour are so it great. I love the look of the WWW they look awsome.
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