clutch

oldbiker · 05-05-2008, 06:00 AM

I've noticed that if the bike sits for a day or two when I put it in gear it acts like the clutch isn't fully disengaged and it jumps. It only happens once. Got less than 5000 miles on it so it's headed for the dealer.

VulcanE · 05-05-2008, 06:34 AM

Belive it or not oldbiker, that's normal, (according to my stealership). I find that if you work the clutch in neutral a couple of times (with engine running) and rock it back-and-forth, it'll go right into gear like it nornally does. BTW welcome back, hope you had a good trip.

oldbiker · 05-05-2008, 08:05 AM

VulcanE, Had a great trip. We hit eight states, 2330 miles. Had to outrun the storms that came through NE Arkansas. We were up in Missouri at Lake of the Ozarks when we got the warnings. When we hit the farmlands of SE Missouri we had a 40 MPH crosswind and dust storms. Man what fun to ride in. The best MPG was 43.75, only got 31 in the winds.

05-05-2008, 09:41 AM

Yup. Virtually all motorcycles do this when cold. At least all the bikes I've ever owned. The Nomad does it harder because the rotating parts are bigger and the clutch is bigger. That's all.

**Top Cat** · 05-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Yeah mine does that too OB. Just do what VulcanE said and all is good.
Sounds like an eventfull trip. No pics ???

blowndodge · 05-05-2008, 12:30 PM

Mine too OB. the plates form a version of hydraulic stick. Like two panes of wet glass pushed together. Once the air is removed the vacuum created causes this lurch on occasion. Pump the lever a few times while giving the motor a few revs and snick it into gear.

papat · 05-05-2008, 01:41 PM

Same thing but after one time in gear all is back to normal

dogdoc · 05-05-2008, 02:52 PM

same thing here, normal, since new.

blowndodge · 05-05-2008, 05:41 PM

where you been doc? I didn't authorize vacation time !??

05-05-2008, 06:00 AM	#1
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	clutch I've noticed that if the bike sits for a day or two when I put it in gear it acts like the clutch isn't fully disengaged and it jumps. It only happens once. Got less than 5000 miles on it so it's headed for the dealer. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2008, 06:34 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	clutch Belive it or not oldbiker, that's normal, (according to my stealership). I find that if you work the clutch in neutral a couple of times (with engine running) and rock it back-and-forth, it'll go right into gear like it nornally does. BTW welcome back, hope you had a good trip. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-05-2008, 08:05 AM	#3
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	clutch VulcanE, Had a great trip. We hit eight states, 2330 miles. Had to outrun the storms that came through NE Arkansas. We were up in Missouri at Lake of the Ozarks when we got the warnings. When we hit the farmlands of SE Missouri we had a 40 MPH crosswind and dust storms. Man what fun to ride in. The best MPG was 43.75, only got 31 in the winds.
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05-05-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	clutch Yup. Virtually all motorcycles do this when cold. At least all the bikes I've ever owned. The Nomad does it harder because the rotating parts are bigger and the clutch is bigger. That's all.
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05-05-2008, 12:12 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	clutch Yeah mine does that too OB. Just do what VulcanE said and all is good. Sounds like an eventfull trip. No pics ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	clutch Mine too OB. the plates form a version of hydraulic stick. Like two panes of wet glass pushed together. Once the air is removed the vacuum created causes this lurch on occasion. Pump the lever a few times while giving the motor a few revs and snick it into gear. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-05-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	clutch Same thing but after one time in gear all is back to normal __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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05-05-2008, 02:52 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	clutch same thing here, normal, since new.
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05-05-2008, 05:41 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	clutch where you been doc? I didn't authorize vacation time !?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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