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The Ricker
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Joined: Dec 2004
From: Cohutta, GA
Bike: VS1400
ATLAS HAS SHRUGGED
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 09:36 PM (Msg. 21 of 32)
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This has been a good lesson for all of us. Sorry it was at your expense 
the Ricker
The Lord is coming back!! It may be a while yet. He is coming on a Harley, but He is waiting on parts!
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YoDude9999
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From: San Martin, CA
Bike: VS1400
Worf says, "Ride in Glory with Honor"
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Posted: Apr 15, 2012 09:00 PM (Msg. 22 of 32)
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You didn't put any STP or any other "honey", in there did you?
Yo-
Uncommon sense dictates, "If it doesn't feel right, force it even harder!"
Try Something Different
This won't hurt you!
It's still fun!
It still feels good
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High Desert Intruder
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From: Torrance, CA
Bike: LC1500
Goin' for a Ride!
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Posted: Apr 16, 2012 11:35 AM (Msg. 23 of 32)
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Quote:newtome1400 wrote:
After changing the oil i was able to go about 40 miles before it started doing it again so i went home and changed it again and was off. I have not had as much trouble with it this time around i think i will change it one more time to be safe and when i can i will be getting Designer springs for it. thank you all for the help on this it means a lot. 
Did you use anything like MMO mixed with the oil to help clean the friction pads?
If not it will really help speed up the process....You could be several oil changes out before you have it back where you want it. If your going to dump the oil again for another change I would suggest pulling about a quart of the oil and replacing it with the MMO and riding it 50 to 100 miles and then dump the oil. This should help greatly speed up the cleansing process if you have not already done so.
Click on Engine for Star Washer Fix 
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newtome1400
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From: va beach, VA
Bike: VS1400
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Posted: Apr 23, 2012 12:16 PM (Msg. 24 of 32)
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Update for all, I have been using the shell oil that was specified and I have also been using the mmo. At first it worked well but as I have read through the previous threads I have noticed that I have the same problem as some others have had. when the bike is cold the clutch works great and I have no issues but once it gets heated up it slips, I just changed the oil and added more mmo today and within 10 miles (once the bike got up to temp) I was in third gear and get on the throttle and was not go any faster as a matter of fact I slowed down as the clutch did not catch. I am in contact with Designer for new bolts and springs, I am confident that will fix the issue.
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YoDude9999
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Joined: Sep 2011
From: San Martin, CA
Bike: VS1400
Worf says, "Ride in Glory with Honor"
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Posted: Apr 23, 2012 09:57 PM (Msg. 25 of 32)
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Well, do be sure to come back and let us know if Ed's springs work for you in curing your problem.
Yo-
Uncommon sense dictates, "If it doesn't feel right, force it even harder!"
Try Something Different
This won't hurt you!
It's still fun!
It still feels good
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High Desert Intruder
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From: Torrance, CA
Bike: LC1500
Goin' for a Ride!
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 10:42 AM (Msg. 26 of 32)
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Quote:YoDude9999 wrote:
Well, do be sure to come back and let us know if Ed's springs work for you in curing your problem.
Yo-
I have a set of Ed's springs on the LC and I swear I don't think they would EVER slip. I think if the friction pads where torn loose from the friction plates I'd still have traction between the metal to metal fit 
Click on Engine for Star Washer Fix
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YoDude9999
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From: San Martin, CA
Bike: VS1400
Worf says, "Ride in Glory with Honor"
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Posted: Apr 28, 2012 12:16 PM (Msg. 27 of 32)
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Quote:High Desert Intruder wrote:
I have a set of Ed's springs on the LC and I swear I don't think they would EVER slip. I think if the friction pads where torn loose from the friction plates I'd still have traction between the metal to metal fit
Oh I have NO DOUBTS about Ed's springs. I have a set myself, I just need to get them in the bike.
Yo-
Uncommon sense dictates, "If it doesn't feel right, force it even harder!"
Try Something Different
This won't hurt you!
It's still fun!
It still feels good
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tr3
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Joined: Apr 2012
From: latrobe, PA
Bike: S83
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Posted: May 1, 2012 11:48 AM (Msg. 28 of 32)
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Anyone ever run silkolene? Ran it in my drz and it loved it.
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Long Hauler
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From: Aurora, CO
Bike: VS1400
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Posted: May 1, 2012 11:56 AM (Msg. 29 of 32)
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I've been running Silkolene 20-50 in my ride for many years. No copmplaints (except for the $$) on my part.
Per other members reco's I am thinking of running Rotella (from Walmart) on my next oil change. Issue I see though is they do not have a picture on a motor cycle on the jug, CAR, TRUCK, TRACTOR and something else but not a BIKE.
Has me concerned but I was rushed so I didn't fully read the jug's instructions. I will when I go to actually but the oil.
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22eco
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From: Buckeye, AZ
Bike: VS800
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Posted: May 1, 2012 01:43 PM (Msg. 30 of 32)
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Sounds like he got it fixed.. I don't know anything about the 1400 does it have the hydraulic clutch like the 800 ? If so I just had a similar issue and I went through all the hoops and turns out it was a small hole in the MC that was plugged. It would be fine until the bike got hot then out started slipping .. Soo just my 2¢..
I just read through it again I am almost sure this is his issue ..
Edited by 22eco on May 1, 2012 at 01:50 PM
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newtome1400
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From: va beach, VA
Bike: VS1400
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Posted: May 8, 2012 12:16 PM (Msg. 31 of 32)
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To all thank you very much for all the help. It turns out that it was the return hole was plugged. I could see the hole just fine it was plugged at the bottom of the hole. That is the reason why I first thought that, that was not the problem. But I went ahead and stuck a straight pin through it and I had a clutch again.
The clutch once I had it fully still did not have a good friction zone and did not operate the way I thought it should so I went ahead and put in Designers Bolts and Springs. Man what a difference that makes. WOW I have a real friction zone and I no longer worry about my clutch. Best money I have spent. Thanks Designer. And thank you to all of you for the help. I would have been lost without this place.  
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woodburyhl
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From: Santee, CA
Bike: VS1400
Uncommon Valor
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Posted: May 8, 2012 01:59 PM (Msg. 32 of 32)
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Quote:newtome1400 wrote:
To all thank you very much for all the help. It turns out that it was the return hole was plugged. I could see the hole just fine it was plugged at the bottom of the hole. That is the reason why I first thought that, that was not the problem. But I went ahead and stuck a straight pin through it and I had a clutch again.
The clutch once I had it fully still did not have a good friction zone and did not operate the way I thought it should so I went ahead and put in Designers Bolts and Springs. Man what a difference that makes. WOW I have a real friction zone and I no longer worry about my clutch. Best money I have spent. Thanks Designer. And thank you to all of you for the help. I would have been lost without this place.
Thank you for letting us know what fixed it. Next time someone has this sort of problem we, you included, will have better information to give.
I was sending an email and the spell checker rejected Obama, the first recommendation was, "Baa"
No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
I think the reason I haven't won the lottery is because I use all my luck up riding bikes.
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