[criddy72]

Bike rode fine end of last year, pulled it out last week as I have been away, started perfectly but when I pull the clutch and drop it into 1st it sounds like I am about to break the basket…it goes in but with a bang. It doesnt drag or anything when its in but man, its bad. Is there an adjustment?

 

[knight rod rob]

Bike rode fine end of last year, pulled it out last week as I have been away, started perfectly but when I pull the clutch and drop it into 1st it sounds like I am about to break the basket…it goes in but with a bang. It doesnt drag or anything when its in but man, its bad. Is there an adjustment?

No adjustment. Sounds like a clutch issue.The clutch is not releasing properly. A number of issues could be the problem. Dirty fluid ,Clutch Master cylinder, slave cylinder. If the fluid is clean. Then you may have a clutch problem. How does the clutch lever feel? If fluid is dirty, the clutch master cylinder could be plugged. Check these first before blaming clutch. You may need to flush system.

 

[criddy72]

Thank you so much, will get at it today and try. Presuming I can open a bleeder on the slave cylinder and let it gravity flush…I am relatively new to the VRod, where have these been all my life? Lol.

 

[hedgehanter]

Thank you so much, will get at it today and try. Presuming I can open a bleeder on the slave cylinder and let it gravity flush…I am relatively new to the VRod, where have these been all my life? Lol.

You need more than the gravity to get the fluid out, a syringe with a plastic tube would do though.

 

[streetrodracer]

Another thing that happens is clutch plates can stick together since it's been sitting - even a little can make the clutch drag just enough to make the gear shift clunk in so take it out, crank it up, warm it up and slip the clutch a bit in gear to heat the plates and clean them off, ride it and see if it clears up a bit then change your oil - make absolutely sure you use oil rated for motorcycles that's " wet clutch compatible " bc car oil has friction modifiers in it that can make your clutch slip over time -

 

[criddy72]

Thanks so much guys. Will get into it after work today. Weather has been crappy here for a while so havent got to ride it much.

 

[streetrodracer]

Beautiful V Rod ! Great color combo and nice wheels - best luck with getting her 100% and ride her don't hide her !

 

[rbabos]

Beautiful V Rod ! Great color combo and nice wheels - best luck with getting her 100% and ride her don't hide her !

It's most likely plates stuck from sitting. If it only did it once more then likely that. If it does it on every shift to first from neutral , do a complete clutch fluid flush and bleed, as previously mentioned.
Ron

 

[Knut J]

Nice looking V! Got SE exhaust clamps too. 👍

 

[Mikeytheasshole]

No adjustment. Sounds like a clutch issue.The clutch is not releasing properly. A number of issues could be the problem. Dirty fluid ,Clutch Master cylinder, slave cylinder. If the fluid is clean. Then you may have a clutch problem. How does the clutch lever feel? If fluid is dirty, the clutch master cylinder could be plugged. Check these first before blaming clutch. You may need to flush system.

Certain oils are not made for clutch use….be sure to use good oil. 😁

 

[Mikeytheasshole]

Certain oils are not made for clutch use….be sure to use good oil. 😁

I don’t comment much……if my comment is in the wrong place, my apologies.

 

[rbabos]

I don’t comment much……if my comment is in the wrong place, my apologies.

All good with the comment.
Ron

 

[mindglove1]

Thanks so much guys. Will get into it after work today. Weather has been crappy here for a while so havent got to ride it much. View attachment 618913

Where did you get those wheels Bro!!! I would LOVE those on my 2012 Ann!

 

[criddy72]

Where did you get those wheels Bro!!! I would LOVE those on my 2012 Ann!

They are Precision Machine from memory. They were on the high end of the price spectrum….ugg