Semi-emergency: clutch springs needed for 2001 venture near Milwaukee

[GG54172]

Semi-emergency: clutch springs needed for 2001 venture near Milwaukee.

 

My name is Greg Gill and I am at Waukesha County Tech taking a MSF ultimatebike rider course. During exercise 1 I fried my clutch. I can sit still in 1st gear. MC shops are closed. Cash paid for a VMax clutch spring kit. Call my cell .

Edited May 17, 2011 by GG54172

[GG54172]

Leave a message if I dont answer. Not sure if i can make it back to IA on this clutch.

[RedRider]

I have a complete setup of plates and steels if you need (and a gasket). Will need to check on the spring. I seem to recall giving that to someone when I replaced mine with a heavier one. Will run out to the shop in a little bit to check.

 

I'm up in FDL.

 

RR

[RedRider]

FYI - One thing you can do with this bike is double up the standard spring.

 

RR

[Squidley]

Just talked with Greg, if there is anyone that has a stock spring that they replaced on their G2 in that area please give him a call. We discussed him sanding the steels and installing a 2nd stock spring on his bike, this would do the trick. Give him a call asap if you have a spring for this bike....thanks.

 

Note a 1st gen spring from a MKII '86 to '93 will also work on this bike.

Edited May 15, 2011 by Squidley

[Scooter Bob]

I just called and left messages with Flyin Fool and JeMorrisonjr in that area to see if they have a spring laying around.

 

Also left a PM with wkoepke in Racine.

 

Good Luck Greg, Scooter Bob

Edited May 15, 2011 by Scooter Bob

[BOO]

I just tried to call but got his voice mail.

I am about 50 miles from Waukesha County Tech and I could probably run if there if necessary.

I have a complete clutch I took out of my 01 a year or so ago but it was slipping in 4th and 5th when you got on the throttle hard. I have the stock spring as well as the steel and fiber disc.

I don't think I have ever seen a clutch not move the bike unless it was completely burnt up. Maybe the spring failed/broke/collapsed?

BOO

[Scooter Bob]

I don't think I have ever seen a clutch not move the bike unless it was completely burnt up. Maybe the spring failed/broke/collapsed?

 

BOO

 

Ya, I thought that was pretty strange also.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

[GG54172]

Friction material is completely fried. Someone is coming up with the whole set.

[Scooter Bob]

Good deal. Will you be fixed in time to finish the course?

 

Later, Scooter Bob

[RedRider]

I have a complete set up - friction and steel plates, gasket, and a stock spring. The spring is weak (which is why I replaced it), but would work for a 'double up'. Let me know how I can help.

 

RR

[Venturous Randy]

If you have fried the clutch that bad, maybe you also may need to do a quick oil and filter change.

RandyA

[BOO]

I was on my way up there but Greg called long before I got there and said someone else had a set up and was closer than me so I came back home.

I have a complete clutch set but it was slipping a little in 4th and 5th on hard acceleration but probably would have got him home. I agree he should change the oil. I don't know if he tore the face off the disc or burnt it off but in any case the oil needs to be changed.

BOO

[Flyinfool]

So does he have everything he needs to get this done.

Warm bodies and or tools. I have the inch pound torque wrench.

I can head out there to help if needed.

I do have a spare oil filter for my '88 if it will fit. I can pick up oil on the way.

[Squidley]

I think he's good Jeff, I talked with him on the phone a couple of hours ago and did a quick walk through on what to do and look for. He had it apart when he talked with me.

[GG54172]

Red Rider is on his way with new clutch, oil, & filter. Got tools, should be all set.

[XV1100SE]

And to think membership in this fraternity only costs $12 ! Think your membership has already paid for itself !

:-)

[Flyinfool]

Red Rider is on his way with new clutch, oil, & filter. Got tools, should be all set.

 

If you need anything just give me a call, I'm not that far away.

Even if it starts to rain I can bring an EZ-UP. Might take 4 people to hold it down in this wind though.

[GG54172]

I wili post a proper thank you when i get home. Bike running and i am riding home.

[Freebird]

and THAT my friends...is what VentureRider is all about. You folks sure make us all proud.

[RandyR]

I don't think this is the first time someone has burned a clutch on the RSV doing the MSF course is it?

[RedRider]

That clutch was fried, baked, and BBQ'd. Worst one I have ever seen. The oil smelled like day-old BBQ briquets and was black and thick. However, he is now up and going.

 

I will leave it to Greg to tell the tale. But have it be said, if he were going to burn a clutch, he couldn't have found a much better place to do it.

 

We did the Freebird clutch upgrade while we were at it.

 

RR

[RedRider]

I don't think this is the first time someone has burned a clutch on the RSV doing the MSF course is it?

 

Nope, that's where I burned up mine the first time.

 

RR

[Flyinfool]

Glad you are up and running, maybe even better than new.

 

From Jeffs description it sounds like another oil change once you get home is in order.

 

I also seem to remember a few people posting that that course took out a clutch.

 

I guess it should be standard packing to bring a clutch kit and oil change to the MSF.

[GG54172]

Feels good to be back in IA. Almost home.