Slipping Clutch

By Mark DiPietro

Question for Fix My Hog I just adjusted my clutch and I noticed that I find neutral easier but sometimes it shifts nice and sometimes I have a hard time getting it to shift. I noticed sometime when I go hard on the throttle the engine racing but not the bike?

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Fix My Hog Answers Sounds like your clutch is slipping. We would suggest disassembling your clutch pack for further inspection.

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8 Responses to “Slipping Clutch”

  1. Jacob

    Problems with getting my bike to move

  2. Brian

    I want my clutch to engage sooner Set screw in or out?

  3. JORGE

    I'm replacing my o.e.m. clutch discs, clutch housing and chain tensioner with Barnett components. Would you please list the specialty tools that I will require to perform this swap. I own a 2012 H.D. FLHTCU. Many thanks!

  4. jhkunkel

    Do you have a video explaining how to check this out on my Fatboy Softail? Thanks, Jim

  5. Dwight

    I have an ultra classic 2003 model and it will crank without my key fob. Is this normal?

  6. Bob Gitsham

    This has been an ongoing problem with HD geraboxes for a number of years, particularly in fifth gear when under power. The problem is caused by the gear shaft moving longitudinally in the gearbox under the pressure of acceleration and the helix angle on the gears. To confirm check for clearance on clutch lever while accelarating in 5th gear, no clearance, then back of the power, the clearance is back to normal. short term solution, adjust clutch for more clearance. long term solution get a stronger gearbox, Baker Drive Train. That is what I did.and it works. HD dealers will not admit to this problem.

  7. Bennie

    with the clutch depressed, my bike lunges in first gear

  8. Bob

    My '16 FLSTC has a bad chirping/ringing noise. As you ride with engine at speed (2000 and up rpm, speed not really a factor) you can hear this ringing noise bouncing off everything around you (trees, buildings, hills). I hear this above the stock exhaust. If you pull in the clutch, maintain speed, the sound stops. I feel like the primary makes a lot of noise (kinda like a disc brake worn out at a higher rate), but the local stealer says they only hear normal noises. I've had many Harleys, but this is my first 103 HO, and have never heard such a noise. Kinda feels like the stealer is trying to avoid a warranty problem. Anyone near Waynesboro, Va that can help?