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Clutch troubles

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by panhead61, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. panhead61

    panhead61 New Member

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    I have a 1961 Panhead with the original 4-speed.I recently converted it from a foot clutch to a hand clutch,I also added a belt drive primary.My problem is i cannot get the clutch to disengage.I am pretty sure the problem is in my clutch pushrod adjustment or my pressure plate nut adjustment. Any help would be greatly appreciated
    panhead61, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Chuck Tx has a pan , he'll see this & jump right in , it's been way to many years for me to Try & help
    cowboy, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if it doesnt want to disengage, the push rod needs adjusting....... check with the clutch mfg. it may need a longer pushrod...not sure on that tho......what type of clutch assy. did you use???? mousetrap or eliminator?
    chucktx, Jul 27, 2011
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  5. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not sure about your setup but the way I do it is

    Loosen cable adjuster
    Loosen clutch adjuster
    Move lever in and out several times to set the ball and ramps

    Return lever to a full pull
    Position next to grip

    Start to tighten the clutch pack adjuster you will see the lever
    start to move when you contact the rod

    Adjust it til lever is full out then back off half turn and tighten set nut

    Now set cable adjuster so you have about a nickles space when you pull cable back from lever mount



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    hotroadking, Jul 27, 2011
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