41 views and no comments, I’ll be the one. if you can’t figure out how to adjust the clutch cable play, I would advise not trying to tackle the clutch replacement on your own. Find a different shop. It really would be proper to learn the basics of maintaining a motorcycle if you want to be a safe rider.

 

I was adjusting the clutch so was my dealer and as you see further down the thread according to tech manuals they were adjusting too tight which is likely the cause of me burning up two clutches.... I have three bikes this is the only one I am burning clutches on so theres obiviously another issue.

 

There are a few threads about clutch adjustment, try that before you tear into the clutch. I re adjust mine after every service.

 

Its allready beyond that point, my dealer took it apart but when I complained that this was the thrid clutch pack and I felt they were improperly adjusting the clutch I wasnt gonna pay them to just screw it up again. Hence I am gonna try and replace it on my own.

 

A good one, from our own @mikeInPA , starts at 15:06 . Bookmark his channel, super helpful if you dont know where to start, but always look at your service manual as well.

 

A technical service bulletin was issued in September 2024 nearly doubling the recommended clutch cable freeplay.

This bulletin informs dealers that the clutch cable free play specification has been updated on all Revolution® Max vehicles.
Original specification: 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in).
Free play has now been changed to: 2–3 mm (0.079–0.118 in)
All online electronic service manuals and future publications will reflect this information.

 

Thanks for the heads up! I've been using a US Nickel as a feeler gage. (.077).

 

 

Just curious: what oil are you using?

 

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Being one of the characteristics recommended by HD, how does the brand of the oil affect the clutch? Which one would be more recommended?

 

I'm not going to recommend a brand but the TYPE of oil is specific. Do not use an oil made for a car as some of these have friction inhibitors which will cause a wet clutch to slip. I know this from experience using regular Mobil 1 in a motorcycle. However there is a Mobil 1 specifically for motorcycles with a wet clutch

 

Thanks for info , Susty.

 

FYI in case you havent seen this, from the owners manual.

 

a clutch replacement video is on my to-do list. I have all the parts, just need the time to do it. January is a busy month for me, so I probably won't get to this until February.

 

That would be a cool video. Looks like the exhaust needs to come off to get to it. I always enjoy your how to's.

 

Harley-Davidson engineers screwed over Pan America owners by designing the exhaust the way they did every time I look at it it pisses me off. There's no reason the exhaust needs to run in front of those bolts.

 

Lol, stupid engineers!

I put new clutch springs in an 01 vulcan many years ago. The frame rail ran in front of the bolts that hold the cover on. Not only do you have to remove the header pipe, you have to unbolt the engine and jack it up just enough to slide the bolts out, after you loosen them with a wrench. Or you can unbolt the engine cradle from the sub frame and bend it a bit, (hoping it doesn't crease) until you can clear the bolts. Absolutely no reason for it to be that way.

Don't get me started on changing a starter o-ring on a Goldwing. Or for that matter, the water pump on a newer model Ford expedition (which for some stupid reason, is now an INTERNAL, gear driven engine component) .. Lunacy I tell you! Lunacy!

 

Its not a flaw, its a "feature" (to spend more money on service). lol

 

 

Idiots at HD did the same crap to my bike and hosed the whole thing at my 5K. Bikes never been right since. Had it to multiple dealers to fix but none of them got it right. Walks in 1st gear. So I will prob going with the Barnett myself. Lmk if you already did yours. I am going to do the basket and the cable as well. They stretched it far beyond the spec. Morons for real.

 

I changed my original disks once I reached 19k M for the Barnett brand. People talk way too good about them for they were worn only 3k M after… I went back to the OEM ones.

 

Thanks for the info, appreciate it!