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Vrod clutch issues, please help

  • Jd-vrod80
    Jd-vrod80
    4 years ago
    Hi guys I have a 2002 vrod , I have just put in a new clutch kit and when I first rode it all seemed fine. Took it out for a second time and it feels like it is slipping when I try to accelerate. It’s a hydraulic clutch , can it be adjusted??? What’s my next step...
  • Grease Monkey
    Grease Monkey
    4 years ago
    Hey bud, there is no adjustment per-say, new springs in the kit?
  • drod
    drod
    4 years ago
    what oil did you use?
  • Lushy
    Lushy
    4 years ago
    Were you supplied with the correct clutch? The later ones are different. 
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    4 years ago
    Whats a vrod?
  • Grease Monkey
    Grease Monkey
    4 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Jun 2019 03:29 AM

    Whats a vrod?

    A spelling mistake? 
  • Jay-Dee
    Jay-Dee
    4 years ago
    HaHa, maybe with a Vance and Hines two into one.
  • allde
    allde
    4 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Jun 2019 03:29 AM

    Whats a vrod?

    You know, they're the ones the brake, handle and go like the clappers over all other the other harleys.
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    4 years ago
    Hi Jd , welcome to the forum, apart from the usual jibes, :-) the extra info sought would be useful and when you say “I have just put in” did you do the work yourself so you can quote the part numbers used? 
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    4 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Jun 2019 03:29 AM

    Whats a vrod?

    Quoting allde on 01 Jul 2019 10:51 AM

    You know, they're the ones the brake, handle and go like the clappers over all other the other harleys.

    Noticed you made no mention of ride comfort though!
  • imoo6170
    imoo6170
    4 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Jun 2019 03:29 AM

    Whats a vrod?

    Quoting allde on 01 Jul 2019 10:51 AM

    You know, they're the ones the brake, handle and go like the clappers over all other the other harleys.

    Big call  - "all other the other harleys". Had a couple of VRODs (Night Rod and Street Rod) and they are no match for my XR when u hit the first corner either from handling or braking perspective.  
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    4 years ago
    they don't handle, just good in a straight line.
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    4 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Jun 2019 03:29 AM

    Whats a vrod?

    Quoting allde on 01 Jul 2019 10:51 AM

    You know, they're the ones the brake, handle and go like the clappers over all other the other harleys.

    Quoting imoo6170 on 01 Jul 2019 09:51 PM

    Big call  - "all other the other harleys". Had a couple of VRODs (Night Rod and Street Rod) and they are no match for my XR when u hit the first corner either from handling or braking perspective.  

    they don't take corners, in fact go hard & try take a corner high speed they go straight ( not left or right )
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    4 years ago
    Quoting allde on 01 Jul 2019 10:51 AM

    You know, they're the ones the brake, handle and go like the clappers over all other the other harleys.

    Quoting imoo6170 on 01 Jul 2019 09:51 PM

    Big call  - "all other the other harleys". Had a couple of VRODs (Night Rod and Street Rod) and they are no match for my XR when u hit the first corner either from handling or braking perspective.  

    Quoting Krash Kinkade on 01 Jul 2019 10:57 PM

    they don't take corners, in fact go hard & try take a corner high speed they go straight ( not left or right )

    BUT in their defense; they go straight REALLY FAST!  lol
  • allde
    allde
    4 years ago

    Well that one got a few bites. Lol
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Quoting allde on 03 Jul 2019 06:40 AM


    Well that one got a few bites. Lol

    It did get a few bites Allde.
    Gotta say I have been trounced by a V rod before, in the twisties and don't consider myself to be a slouch/complete slow arse of a rider.
    Like this "a few bites" pic better.


  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Wouldn't mind going fishing for bites with this wee lass too.
    Sorry, getting a bit off topic here.


  • allde
    allde
    4 years ago


  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Jeez Allde, that fat woman better be on the lookout for this scenario.



  • allde
    allde
    4 years ago
    My other pic already censored by myself, was censured even more.
    And yes I agree that is quite the scenario a fat chick wouldn't want to be in.