clutch observation/ question

**Idaho** · 06-20-2011, 09:45 PM

I noticed that my 2007 Nomad clutch was slipping during roll on throttle on the highway about a year after I bought it. Probably had less than 10,000 miles on it at the time. I bought a set of Judges washers thinking that I needed to do some clutch work.

Never used the washers because the slipping went away.

It seems that a lot of us have clutches that slip early on and go right to replacement parts. I'm wondering if we are jumping the gun a bit and should wait to see if things settle down a bit with a little use.

I used dino oil for the first couple of oil changes and then switched to Amsoil. I don't remember when I changed to Amsoil relative to the clutch slipping. The bike now has 45,310 miles on it and the clutch is solid as a rock.

How can this be?

blowndodge · 06-20-2011, 11:58 PM

Bud, it's a freekin' miracle!?

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-21-2011, 03:48 AM

Sounds good that you have that amount of mileage and the clutch is still doing fine. I sure hope mine will make it that far with no clutch problems.

**Idaho** · 06-21-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Bud, it's a freekin' miracle!?

I appreciate your technical analysis there BD.

**ringadingh** · 06-21-2011, 07:15 AM

I would guess that your just fortunate and that your easy on the clutch, I got almost 40k on mine when I replaced the spring, and washers. Then I put another 37k on it with no signs of slipping right up until the bike was destroyed.

**cnc** · 06-21-2011, 07:53 AM

I have not had any clutch slippage on my 2008, and so have not had a need to open it up, but didn't I read on here that Kawa made some changes to later models at some point. Adding a washer or two mimicking somewhat the judges fix to reduce wear on the clutch spring?

blowndodge · 06-21-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I would guess that your just fortunate and that your easy on the clutch, I got almost 40k on mine when I replaced the spring, and washers. Then I put another 37k on it with no signs of slipping right up until the bike was destroyed.

Maybe putting in the spring and washers caused the bike to be destroyed Steve???!! ;)

**ringadingh** · 06-21-2011, 08:42 AM

I doubt that Brad, It was probably the brand new Harley Tour Pak.

macmac · 06-21-2011, 01:07 PM

Can't explain this one Bud.

ponch · 06-21-2011, 02:02 PM

You do a lot of highway riding. If you lived in a metro area, it would have been toast long ago.

**coacha** · 06-21-2011, 08:52 PM

68K on mine and it is still in good shape...why did I say that? Dang thing will probably crap out on me now.

altoni · 06-22-2011, 03:21 PM

It was 01 -04 that had the biggest problems before Kawasaki addressed the problem. I had to replace the friction disc at 9000 miles in my 01 so I put in the Mean Streak spring along with the Judges washers and a Barnette Gorilla clutch. She will rip your head off now.

**Idaho** · 06-22-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Can't explain this one Bud.

da'yam This is a first.

oldbikers · 06-23-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I doubt that Brad, It was probably the brand new Harley Tour Pak.

Ring that is what happens when you put Harley parts on a Nomad throws it out of balance

**Idaho** · 06-23-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I doubt that Brad, It was probably the brand new Harley Tour Pak.

Ring that is what happens when you put Harley parts on a Nomad throws it out of balance

and causes excessive vibration.....

06-20-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	clutch observation/ question I noticed that my 2007 Nomad clutch was slipping during roll on throttle on the highway about a year after I bought it. Probably had less than 10,000 miles on it at the time. I bought a set of Judges washers thinking that I needed to do some clutch work. Never used the washers because the slipping went away. It seems that a lot of us have clutches that slip early on and go right to replacement parts. I'm wondering if we are jumping the gun a bit and should wait to see if things settle down a bit with a little use. I used dino oil for the first couple of oil changes and then switched to Amsoil. I don't remember when I changed to Amsoil relative to the clutch slipping. The bike now has 45,310 miles on it and the clutch is solid as a rock. How can this be? __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-20-2011, 11:58 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	clutch observation/ question Bud, it's a freekin' miracle!? __________________ 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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06-21-2011, 03:48 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	clutch observation/ question Sounds good that you have that amount of mileage and the clutch is still doing fine. I sure hope mine will make it that far with no clutch problems. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	clutch observation/ question I would guess that your just fortunate and that your easy on the clutch, I got almost 40k on mine when I replaced the spring, and washers. Then I put another 37k on it with no signs of slipping right up until the bike was destroyed. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-21-2011, 07:53 AM	#6
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	clutch observation/ question I have not had any clutch slippage on my 2008, and so have not had a need to open it up, but didn't I read on here that Kawa made some changes to later models at some point. Adding a washer or two mimicking somewhat the judges fix to reduce wear on the clutch spring? __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-21-2011, 08:42 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	clutch observation/ question I doubt that Brad, It was probably the brand new Harley Tour Pak. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-21-2011, 01:07 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	clutch observation/ question Can't explain this one Bud. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-21-2011, 02:02 PM	#10
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	clutch observation/ question You do a lot of highway riding. If you lived in a metro area, it would have been toast long ago. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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06-21-2011, 08:52 PM	#11
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	clutch observation/ question 68K on mine and it is still in good shape...why did I say that? Dang thing will probably crap out on me now. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-22-2011, 03:21 PM	#12
altoni Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pt. Sanilac Michigan Posts: 24	clutch observation/ question It was 01 -04 that had the biggest problems before Kawasaki addressed the problem. I had to replace the friction disc at 9000 miles in my 01 so I put in the Mean Streak spring along with the Judges washers and a Barnette Gorilla clutch. She will rip your head off now.
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