| Author | Message | |||
     Harleyb2000x1 |
Hey guys this is my first post! I have a 00 X1 I lost all tension in my clutch while riding, unfortunately had to hard shift about a mile home. I removed the primary cover to find the adjustment screw bearing exploded and the screw, retaining ring, inner part of the bearing fell out, I was wondering if anyone has experience with this problem? I'm mechanically inclined but I'm new to clutches. my main concern is how to compress the diaphragm spring to remove the retaining ring to remove the release plate so i can reassemble with a new bearing. from what i understand most or all clutch tools require the adjustment screw to compress the diaphragm? | |||
| Natexlh1000 |
The bearing you describe is held in with a circlip thing. A second larger circlip thing retains the pressure plate. I don't think you have to take the whole clutch apart; just the little retainer in the middle. In fact, I don't know if it's even possible without the little bearing and screw intact. Post a picture of the carnage. Here is a thread in which I did my clutch: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/193459.html Compare mine to yours. | |||
| Two_seasons |
What the poster is referring to is the clutch ramp. If you don't have three ball bearings in the clutch ramp, you will have to pull the primary cover and find them. If you don't have a service manual, you need to get one. | |||
| Natexlh1000 |
Oh I thought he was talking about the bearing in the hub. | |||
| Two_seasons |
Maybe I am wrong. Sounded like he was talking about the ramp. The clutch ramp has 3 ball bearings, an adjuster screw to sets the ramp up against the clutch (lightly), then you adjust the clutch cable (the adjustment is in front of the front cylinder going to the clutch lever) for an 1/8" play between the clutch lever and the lever bracket. Hope this is what you are referring to. Good luck with putting it back together. | |||
| Two_seasons |
From the Factory Service Manual (FSM)... and, this is after you re-install the primary cover.
OK, so now you have some info in front of you. Use the Romoval/Disassembly, Clutch Cable Lower info as detailed in 1-6 for removal and re-install of your parts. BEFORE you do this, however, you will need to loosen your clutch cable at the adjuster (located in the middle of the clutch cable, right in front of the front cylinder). Account for each part. If you cannot find "that" part as listed, you will need to check again. I would search in the primary, in the primary oil (if you've dumped it, search the bucket you dumped it into). Worse case, you cannot find the part. Then you may have to take out the clutch basket (will need a clutch basket compressor) to get back there. Another area is the transmission area. Any part that needs replacing can be found at St. Paul HD. They are a sponsor for this board. http://www.stpaulhd.com/ (Message edited by two_seasons on August 20, 2016) | |||
| Harleyelf |
The basket can be removed without disassembly. Circlip pliers and a big socket (1 1/4?) are all it takes - remember that the threads are left-handed. The tool to hold the basket still for nut de-torquing is available from JP or Jim's. | |||
| Jim2 |
A brass door hinge works for holding the clutch still against the front sprocket. Forgot the exact size, 3 1/4" or 3 1/8", I believe? Standard door hinge. (Message edited by jim2 on August 22, 2016) |
