double clutching

bobby · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:46 AM

i have an 02 883 that double clutches on its own in first gear only. used to do it only when it was cold now quite frequently. gives the sensation of jumping in and out of gear. my brothers did the same thing so i assumed it was a common problem however dealer could not readily diagnose. any ideas?
thanks

glider · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:48 AM

Something sounds amiss there. It should not jump in and out of gear if everything is adjusted properly and no parts are worn or broken.

bobby · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:54 AM

it gives the sensation of jumping out of gear its not actually jumping out its double clutching but it only does it in first gear?

glider · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:54 AM

You may want to check the fluid level and clutch adjustment for starters.

bobby · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:57 AM

done that already i guess im gonna have to pony up the dough and take it to harley thanks!

nogoslim · Oct 21st, 2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby

it gives the sensation of jumping out of gear its not actually jumping out its double clutching but it only does it in first gear?

Double clutching? I thought double clutching was with old trucks ~ cars (no synchro's) or big trucks, where you push clutch pedal in to pull it out of gear and then release the pedal, re-press pedal and push it into the next gear of choice. I've never heard of double clutching a scooter. Either I don't understand what you mean or you don't. Please, for my benefit, could you explain it a little more. Maybe I can learn something new in the process.
I think glider is on the right track when he says:
"Re: double clutching
Something sounds amiss there. It should not jump in and out of gear if everything is adjuster properly and no parts are worn or broken."
I think he should have said:
Something sounds amiss there. It should not feel like it's jumping in and out of gear if everything is adjuster properly and no parts are worn or broken."

fin_676 · Oct 21st, 2009, 05:15 PM

Perhaps its a wee bit of clutch slip when you first select 1st gear if after that all is well id look at the oil level and grade of oil in the tranny best oil would be the hd stuff that is formulated for the sportster transmission

Brian

bobby · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:54 PM

ok, it's like pulling the clutch in and popping it back out while accelerating. better?

glider · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:57 PM

Sounds more like a slipping clutch explained that way.

R. Lewis · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby

ok, it's like pulling the clutch in and popping it back out while accelerating. better?

is it all the time or when your giving it throttle? adjust the cable or the clutch? how was the level of fluid?

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:46 AM	#1
bobby New Family Ride: 2002 883/1200 Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Posts: 6	double clutching i have an 02 883 that double clutches on its own in first gear only. used to do it only when it was cold now quite frequently. gives the sensation of jumping in and out of gear. my brothers did the same thing so i assumed it was a common problem however dealer could not readily diagnose. any ideas? thanks

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:48 AM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,064 My Mood:	Re: double clutching Something sounds amiss there. It should not jump in and out of gear if everything is adjusted properly and no parts are worn or broken. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me! Last edited by glider; Oct 21st, 2009 at 03:11 PM. Reason: spelling again

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:54 AM	#3
bobby New Family Ride: 2002 883/1200 Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: double clutching it gives the sensation of jumping out of gear its not actually jumping out its double clutching but it only does it in first gear?

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:54 AM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,064 My Mood:	Re: double clutching You may want to check the fluid level and clutch adjustment for starters. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:57 AM	#5
bobby New Family Ride: 2002 883/1200 Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: double clutching done that already i guess im gonna have to pony up the dough and take it to harley thanks!

Oct 21st, 2009, 05:15 PM	#7
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 779 My Mood:	Re: double clutching Perhaps its a wee bit of clutch slip when you first select 1st gear if after that all is well id look at the oil level and grade of oil in the tranny best oil would be the hd stuff that is formulated for the sportster transmission Brian

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:54 PM	#8
bobby New Family Ride: 2002 883/1200 Join Date: Oct 21st, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: double clutching ok, it's like pulling the clutch in and popping it back out while accelerating. better?

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:57 PM	#9
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,064 My Mood:	Re: double clutching Sounds more like a slipping clutch explained that way. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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