Harley Davidson clutch replacement

A customer complained about a loss of power in high gear. After looking in to it I found his clutch plates worn out, and upon disassembly, I found that is was caused from improper adjustment.

[franksaxton]

Paying some joker $1, 000 to screw up my motorcycle is exactly why I do my own work as much as possible. No one is as careful about making sure everything is right as I am. In the past I've had a couple of guys like you who I trusted with my life (literally) and they were my go-to when ever something was needed that was beyond my ability (or I didn't have the tools). Sadly, they are gone now and I suppose I will be too soon. I really enjoy your videos. They are very detailed but also move right along so I get the info I need without the usual blah blah you get on other channels. Well done and thank you!

[jimorr]

Half a day spent looking for a video of clutch inner spring set to make sure I didn't' put it in facing wrong way. Finally a clear video of it! Thanks for showing that.(repair manual said convex/ concave??, not clear)

[Rollanotheronemyfriend]

Thank you, this is a useful video. I'm getting ready to replace my clutch, by coincidence my bike is a 2017 low rider.

[eduardocruz]

I’m ready to do my 17 street bob you make it look easy thanks bro

[ericbrown]

I just bought an 2003 FXDX and it’s nice to see video on how to do things myself! Thank you for the DIY videos! Keep them coming! Please!

[el_capitalo_]

The correct way is, the SEAT DAMPER SPRING and than the damper ring. And then the small friction Plate.

[mikerapp]

Thanks. Good video. I thought Harley recommended pulling those 2 extra rings out when you’re replacing OEM with aftermarket. You did mention the replacement is OEM.

[ridefitnation]

I just subscribed to your channel. Your way of explaining and keeping things real is what I love to see.

[T-Rkz]

very nicely explained... feeling tne confidence for me to do this job myself. 👌🏻

[TheOmegalope]

No need to separate the adjuster from the spring retainer; that can come out and go back in as one piece and then you dont have to mess with the snap ring since all it does is hold those two pieces together.

[RonDavenport-de]

Got a question. 07 StreetBob. According to the manual, outer primary removal requires axle alignment adjusters slack to reduce tension on drive belt. (doesn't say loosen axle nut to move wheel) Also on reassembly the manual doesn't mention aligning the rear wheel and adjusters, etc. Why would I have to do any of that?

[rsanchez]

When you say “plate “, you should be saying “friction plate” then smooth steel plate, for clarity. Just a friendly suggestion for the not so experienced.

[Pcerebro]

Thanks a lot bro, really well explained... straight to the point

[hawaiianjoesg]

"MY BIKE FEELS SLOW" 🤣 good work brother 👍 just subbed.

[Tracycountryman-ibsu]

Hey bud I know it is reverse On the Allen screw backing it off, but you did not say that at anytime the 3/4 just letting you know, kinda important

[Popwarner-xw]

I noticed that you didn't say anything about installing the factory clutch spring plate. Maybe I'm way behind and Harley Davidson stopped using that design. Some people call it a Grenade plate. Because those brass rivets wear out and they come apart and the pieces go everywhere and can destroy the clutch basket and the statir all because of a terrible design.

[jayydawg]

So I went riding & when I got off the freeway. After the red light my RPM was hitting 5k RPM just barley twisting the throttle. Hit 2nd gear same thing happen. Pulled over & now the bike doesn't take off even in first gear. In my first gear I let go of the clutch and it didn't turn off just stayed in gear (not going). Bike smells burnt.

[-MrRichBiker]

Hey pal, ty for another awesome vid. Harley Davidson of nassau county, long island, just installed a brand new clutch assembly( HD pt# 37802-04A, for my 2005 fatboy.).But they used my old grub screw, aduster plate, and snap ring from old clutch.
i was doing a clutch adjustment, cause i could not find N, when bike was running. So i changed the primary fluid to formula+.when taking derby cover off, bad fish smell, and i did notice, a blueing color, all around the starter ring gear, esp where the rivets are?? normal from factory?? (looks just like my old clutch which had 30, 000 miles on it) . clutch handle squeese, is much easier, and clutch does hook up, with no slipping, just very concerned about blueing on front of ring gear.. just hope they didnt f....ed me and swapt an old clutch on me?? there is a qr code on the new clutch, which was not on the old one, so it deffinitly was changed, they also gave me my old clutch assembly back, in one piece. sorry for the long question bro, just lost, right now. ty in advance,

[greenmarine]

curved part in tells me nothing, does the convex or concave side go in first ?, but yeah did my 08 low rider the other day. Way easier than my 05 CBR600RR track bike, the CBR uses individual springs instead of a spring plate. Harley did good with the spring plate, makes the job a little easier not to mention the basket is easier to slide a pen magnet in and get the inner plates out.

[jeffdurocher]

You said there was, one last friction plate or steel plate left in when you were in disassembly and didnt remove it because you reused it.
How can you mix old parts with new parts?
Was it a friction plate you left in?