by Mutt » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:01 pm
Ok. Dismantled things again.
Disassembled actuator. all 3 balls are 5/16", washer is .125 thick. All parts are in unrusted, unpitted shape. Don't see anything on the actuator that looks outta place,broke,repaired ,etc.
Removed clutch pack, jacked up rear end of bike. Clicked into first gear and spun clutch hub, rear wheels turns. Clicked into neutral, clutch hub spins free (rear wheel doesn't turn). Clicked into 2nd, spun hub, wheel turns. Clicked into 3rd, spun hub, wheel turns, clicked into 4th, spun hub, wheel turns. Then went back down thru the gears and they all did likewise.
So that tells me that the problem isn't in the trans anywhere. I've inspected all of the new clutch plates and half plate, springs, pressure plate etc. I see nothing weird there.. Cable is good.
What should I try next?
This is the most baffling thing to me. All other Harleys I work on are just a simple quick turn of a screw and lock the nut down and it works.