Get a step-by-step look at how to replace the clutch on your Harley-Davidson Sportster. Brad used the Barnett Extra Plate Clutch Kit to do the job - www.getlowered.com/barnett-ext...
Thanks for the great video, you saved my vacation. Got the tool and parts just in time to replace the clutch plates and head off on a 4k trip. If you've ever done brakes, this is a task within your abilities. My '06 had over 40k so I guess this isn't the first time they've been replaced, although it did have the HD plates with rivets, which were all sheared off. Luckily no internal damage and recovered all the rivet ends. My Bartlett ring set didn't have those first three 'special' rings, just the friction and steel rings. Oddly when I went to order the compression tool, the sites kept telling me it was not for my bike, but customer comments assured me it was and it worked like a charm. Thx again.
Great vid, I replaced my clutch with the extra plate kit, to avoid the spring plate going bad, I did it at 17,000 miles on my 2012 Sportster. Only thing I did different was I replaced the clutch bearing as in my other sports they have gone out at the 30k or so mile mark. I'm surprised there is not a ton of what oil to use. LOL (Barnett says NOT to use Formula Plus I went ahead and use my normal oil)
This is a great educational video. I feel much more comfortable knowing it isn't rocket science. Just pay attention. I'm saving this video for when the time comes
I have the same bike...paint and all. Where did you get the forward controls? Pretty easy and straightforward...no different than the clutches in an automatic transmission. Thanks for posting.
I have a 1985 1000 iron Head with a culch release that is different than any other discontinued part can't fine the order of parts to be assembled on the clutch adjustment
Great video! I’m having the exact same problem that you said at the beginning. Won’t go into neutral, and creeps in first gear at red lights. Was hoping it was an adjustment issue, but I checked adjustment like 4 times, and readjusted everything just to make sure, no luck. Looks like I need a clutch 😢
Would a clutch issue allow 1st and 3rd to engage but 2nd to spin? I wouldn't think so that sounds more to me like 2nd gear is gone. Trying to buy a sportster rn.
this has been a very educational video. Thanks for sharing. Did you replace the clutch basket on this sportster? You shared that the spring (riveted) plate did some damage. I am just wondering if I order the clutch plate kit from Barnett, if I should order a basket as well. Thanks again for the help.
Hi, thanks for the video. Been looking at Barnet clutch packs. The only one I can see on their site with the damper plates is the scorpion. Will this fit a standard hub or am I better going for the Barnet extra plate kit. Cheers
Hey Ross - the kit in the link should have everything you need to get the job done, depending on your year and model. www.getlowered.com/barnett-extra-plate-clutch-kit-for-harley/
First make sure that your clutch adjustment nuts are still fully loose. To adjust the clutch, the factory service manual says that you want to tighten (remember, it is reverse threaded so you'll be going left to tighten) it just until you feel resistance and then back off 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn. I found this to work really well for me, but it might require that you play with it a time or two to get it right. I'd suggest not putting the derby cover back on until the clutch feels right to you.
It's the Barnett Extra Plate Clutch Kit, Kevlar version and the part # is DS-223739. Can be found here in either the Kevlar or Carbon Fiber - www.getlowered.com/barnett-extra-plate-clutch-kit-for-harley/
Great video.Ya gata here this,just bought 2005 1200 14500 miles clutch was making a little noise got worse day buy day till you could only go for a half hour till it got to noisy my health condition does not allow me to lay on the floor to do this because i dont have i lift.ThIS is were it gets good went to the harley dealer told them i would like my clutch replaced with something better they said they needed to evauate the clutch first i palitly asked them do i need to wait till the gernade ring blows.the man behind the counter said,whats that like they dont know.So it ended up like this i said can we just get the fuc.king peice of shit out of my bike before it goes and replace it or not.they said ya i guess so they still have the fucking thing 12 days now bullshit about one piece didnt show up still waiting.been ridding all my life never used a dealer for any work.so needless to say i got some first hand exspearence to why all the people i know hate the dealers.well now i know,it was like a fucking nagosheaiting .wow saw this video just in time before i had a bunch of peices in my hand like other vids i watched
damit! i just broke the basket by using the special tool to release the pressure plate...just staring at what just happened...turned the wrong part of the tool!!! WARNING for DYI!!!!!
Worst clutch design in the world. Makes me really appreciate my Ducatis. Such a PITA. Unfortunately, I am dealing with a grenaded clutch myself, with just over 10k miles.
