Question for Vrod owners

bikermoses · Mar 27th, 2009, 09:55 AM

My mom has a 2004 trike its only got 1800miles and can not find first no problem when leaving garage but when you down shift at a light it will not go into first.Toke bike to stealer yesterday basicaly i was told need to down shift for first at 5mph

.The only way to hit first is if you start out in 2nd then down to first then it will catch clucth seems tight any ideas?

NEWHD74FAN · Mar 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM

That was an old trick used when tranny's were developing friction cone/synchro gears for smoother upshifts... "--another Wayback time machine moment..."! I would find out a little more about the tranny, and check if you have something bent or out of adjustment, or low fluid level and the like.

glider · Mar 27th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Quite possible a clutch adjustment is in order, it sounds like the plates aren't separating enough. Also check the level of the oil in the primary. If it is too high you will have a problem too. If the friction zone on the handle up close to the bars? More than likely is indicating the adjustment is the problem.

bikermoses · Mar 29th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the insight adjusted cable it was loose but now its to tight for her to pull in .Im going to look into a power assist device.

glider · Mar 29th, 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bikermoses

Thanks for the insight adjusted cable it was loose but now its to tight for her to pull in .Im going to look into a power assist device.

I use the EZ clutch and it works well.

E Z Pull Clutch (big twins) - Harley Davidson Community

Mar 27th, 2009, 09:55 AM	#1
bikermoses Banned Ride: 2008 DYNA lowrider Join Date: May 7th, 2008 Location: waterford,mi Posts: 167 My Mood:	Question for Vrod owners My mom has a 2004 trike its only got 1800miles and can not find first no problem when leaving garage but when you down shift at a light it will not go into first.Toke bike to stealer yesterday basicaly i was told need to down shift for first at 5mph .The only way to hit first is if you start out in 2nd then down to first then it will catch clucth seems tight any ideas?

Mar 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#2
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,835 My Mood:	Re: Question for Vrod owners That was an old trick used when tranny's were developing friction cone/synchro gears for smoother upshifts... "--another Wayback time machine moment..."! I would find out a little more about the tranny, and check if you have something bent or out of adjustment, or low fluid level and the like. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Mar 27th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#3
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Question for Vrod owners Quite possible a clutch adjustment is in order, it sounds like the plates aren't separating enough. Also check the level of the oil in the primary. If it is too high you will have a problem too. If the friction zone on the handle up close to the bars? More than likely is indicating the adjustment is the problem. __________________ 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!

Mar 29th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#4
bikermoses Banned Ride: 2008 DYNA lowrider Join Date: May 7th, 2008 Location: waterford,mi Posts: 167 My Mood:	Re: Question for Vrod owners Thanks for the insight adjusted cable it was loose but now its to tight for her to pull in .Im going to look into a power assist device.

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