4 Speed Transmission Clutch Release Finger Replacement
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- I think we have all been stuck on the side of the road a time or two before, and this time when I went to pull in my clutch and had absolutely zero resistance all of a sudden, and just a floppy clutch lever, I knew something was broken- and it was not my cable. Upon a brief inspection, I found that the arm attached to the release shaft that comes out the top of my kicker cover was completely loose. So I opened it up and (not much to my surprise) found that the release finger (what you might also refer to as a fork) on the shaft was broken in two. So, clearly, it was time for a replacement.
My first time doing this particular job, but it was actually a pretty quick and easy fix! And thankfully I had the spare part kicking around so there was no waiting for parts to arrive in the mail 🙂
And we also have a little trick we do just to help keep that release finger centered on the shaft so that it is putting even load on your throw-out bearing and helping to prolong the life of that bearing.
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Just started watching a few minutes ago. The replacement throw out fork you’ve got as a replacement looks pretty comparable to factory panhead or shovel forks which is a step up from what you took out even in unbroken form. Had a kicker cover like yours with the flush mount Allen bolts on my pan at one time and shitcanned the fork before I ever tried to use it. I run jockey shift on the pan which necessitates running the old style throwout bearings that knuckle, pan and flat side shovel used. They hold up much better on a jockey shift setup and can live a LOT longer when using aftermarket clutch springs like the Barnett springs. They’re interchangeable on your bike with the throw out bearing you’re running as long as you run the old style heavier pushrod that doesn’t have the end whittled down to slip thru the little Torrington bearings.
Anyway it was just a thought for an upgrade. I’m almost positive that your Dad knows about the throw out bearing and pushrod I’m talking about, he might even have one of the old setups laying around to give you a visual reference. My buddies 100” shovelhead got changed over to that setup about 25 years ago and still had the same parts in his trans the other day when I was at his place. Anyway, great video young lady, keep up the great work. 👍
Cool, thank you for the extra info and knowledge! I’m always happy to learn something new about these old shovels and what makes them more reliable 😁
@@RedRiderCanadaBC Glad to pass on a little bit of knowledge and glad to see old iron still up on two wheels. The old ratchet top transmission is hard to beat and set up with the right clearances they can actually handle some horsepower.
That's A big 🔟-4 on the brake cleaner....Red!!! It also can B....4 ...used...4 starting fluid...2...help start.. old junk cars... again!!!!
That is why I love my old Shovelhead ... easy to fix....glad to see some of the young generation with the gumption to keep these old machines alive...you have to love these old machine to keep em alive.....good job great video and keep em coming ...and kudos to your father ....you sir have raised an exceptional young lady.....keep the rubber on the road....ride safe.
Thank you! I don’t Like my bike being out of commission, but I actually look forward to fixing and learning new things about it.
@@RedRiderCanadaBC That's one of the joy's of an old Shovelhead .....always learning by fixing.......ride safe
The apprentice asked, "What can you do with a faulty throw-out bearing?" To wit the master mechanic replied, "Throw it out."
Glad your Fork 'n clutch problem is resolved.
You're a real biker, doing your own repairs. Be proud!
I try!
Of course we like you Red...who wouldn't?! Good job on the repair! 👍
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Enjoyed it as I always do.
That lead-in had me spitting coffee out my nose!
😆 😆
That o-ring mod is priceless lol. Thanks for the knowledge boost. There's nothing hotter than a ginger who can fix her own shovel. Just saying. Thanks again for the great tip.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Nice video and you’re absolutely correct about not giving your bike to someone to fix but to fix it yourself, because besides the fact that you’ll know your bike also you’ll get a stronger mental connection with it.
Btw, I wouldn’t throw away the old, broken clutch finger but I’d chamfer the crack places, put the thing on the shaft so the square inner diameter is sound and weld the thing with stainless, haha.
Hi, thanks for watching 😄
I couldn’t agree more, I think it is very important to be able to fix the vehicles that we own and ride/drive and for exactly those reasons that you mentioned 🙂 Plus, it also just gives such a great feeling of confidence the more we understand and know how to maintain our vehicles!
Thank you! I have a 1980 Shovelhead and you just help me diagnose my problem… as well as saving me some unnecessary steps, taking it apart
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 🙂
Wrenching is the fun part of riding. Good work Angel!
Kudos to you, Red, for doing your own work!! Not only did you save some money, but you learned something, and you get that warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment!!
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No matter how great it looks on the outside, it is always more interesting to take a peek and look inside. It all looks good to me!
LOL! I believe I heard an “YEP….TOLD YA” from Dad in the background. I Laughed my arse off, just the way he said it like YOU shoulda known. That said Im VERY impressed Angel, I love that (well you do wear gloves but so do i when working on the bike) you are not afraid to get your hands dirty! Got right on in there and dealt with that bad boy!
😂 yep, he told me hahah. And nope, I’m not afraid to get dirty and fix things, but I do like keeping my hands clean while I do it haha.
Good Job Red !....Always a pleasure watching you work on Motorcycles ..... and all that mechanical Tip's n tricks Knowledge you share with all of uS from Pap's to you and around the world. 🍀🚀
The new workshop looks fantastic, lots of room to work, thanks for sharing, regards from across the pond.
Thanks for watching!
Love workshop videos🤗 dad had the cause bang on, nice calming post and liked your angry with the camera introduction 🤬🤣
Lol 🙊
Another good one red i like how authentic you are camera not cooperating, runny nose, give your dad a hug he taught you well..
Thank Bill 😄
Smooth to Watch,...
Cool 😎 to listen,...
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
For all the information
Maximum RESPECT 🔥 from Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Shovelhead 1978
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😁
You got a slight breakdown of a part that gave you experience. I also like the old equipment, because it is maintainable. The engine and gearbox on my motorcycle have not been repaired for more than twenty years. And when I decided to repair the engine and gearbox, I was very shocked, there was a huge wear of parts, but the motorcycle never let me down. He's like an old soldier, he'll die himself, but he'll save his friend. My engine has a dry clutch, the rivets of the "squeeze" disc have been erased for a long time and the discs were just hanging on the shaft, and everything worked anyway. The caps on the valves were erased a long time ago and still everything worked and did not let me down. The old technique is an amazing technique. Whatever happens, don't sell your Angel motorcycle, it's a part of you!
In the 36 years of riding my Shovelhead, I've had just about all the fun issues with the clutch and kicker. Glad it's an easy fix. Great way to learn how to mechanic. Ride a Shovelhead ❤. Ride on Angel!
I like you and your bike. Great job Red Rider. Nothing like working on your own motorcycle.
Thank you 😄 it feels good fixen things up!
good job on the repair and good idea your Dad had shimming up the fork thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
How could we not like you or your bike 🤙
It's gotten to the point, that I don't need to even look at the service manual anymore. I just know how to tear it down, 30 plus years on shovels love your bike
I’m sure I will get there eventually too 😮💨 😆
I learned how to work on my Shovel from riding the same bike for 22 years. These dealerships today wouldn't have a clue on how to fix a Shovelhead.
They don’t have a clue, I know this for a fact!
Good on you working on your own bike, it is the only way to find out how to do stuff and how to find out how your Shovel works.
True that!
Simplicity is bliss. You are amazing.🤟😎
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Pretty cool red you just save yourself a whole Lotta money fixing that yourself
Привет рыжая, молодец что своего коня сама ремонтируешь . Это очень важно, когда сама делаешь, то делаешь на совесть. И ещё у тебя с мотоциклом появляется невидимая связь. Умничка, так держать.
Привет 👋 и спасибо 🙏
You have an enjoyable and unique channel. Its so cool you ride and really great that you are learning to work on your own things to just know, and to be independent like that. You also do a good job of filming and explaining everything. Keep up the good work.
Thank you 😊
Look forward to the riding videos. Good to see you got your shovel back up and going. Keep wrenching ! Better ride that dyna before she gets jealous !
Unfortunately the shovel is having wiring issues now 😩
Nothing wants to cooperate when you are in a mood to get stuff done. Your Shovelhead is super cool. You have great taste in your build design too.
It's nice that the Shovelhead is pretty simple to work on, but it's also nice to have a dad that seems to know a LOT of information on old bikes. Thanks for sharing.
Yea, for sure! It gives me a bit of a head start eh!
ANGEL GREAT JOB. NICE VIDEO. 👍👍
Great job Angel , glad you got everything all sorted out... God bless you young lady 🙏
Good job Red. Yes it's very good to learn your own stuff.👍
You got that right! Thanks 👍
Your doing a fine job, Red!!!
It's good to see you're giving this stuff a go. You don't learn anything getting someone else to do for you
Usually I watch your videos at work where I can't comment because I run a restricted internet but yoday I caught you at home! Great video as always and the advice is spot-on. About a nickel's worth of play in the clutch will do wonders for the throwout bearing, just like in a car it's very strong but only meant short duration. 👍... Now go warm up 😀
I have an ‘85 Evo FLHTC. It’s 5 sp trany has the same style of release finger. The bike has 300,000 miles on it now and I’ve had to replace several of these parts. It would break in two stages. After the first feeling of something snapping the clutch would have a weak, “springy” feeling. After having been through one of these I knew to save the remaining clutch shift for when I really needed it. I could still clutchless shift to get to where I could safely work on it. After a couple of these I noticed that the shaft that turns the finger was developing cracks at the corners of the machined flat surface that the finger fits onto, and was twisting. I think the twisting broke the finger from the inside. From then on I always carried a spare of both the finger, and the shaft. I could replace them in a parking lot in 20 minutes.
Oh wow. This is the first time something has broken on me on the road, and I’m glad I didn’t have to fix it where it sat haha, cause I don’t normally carry tools.
Have the same bike and have had the same problem after waiting half a season for the part I too have a spare, next time I will convert it to ball and ramp my hands are starting to have trouble. Squeezing the old style. Awesome video Red great channel love to see the next generation wrenching the classic.
We all knew you would have it fixed in no time between your perseverance and some of dads knowledge there wasn't a chance I had a doubt it would be rolling down the road again great job you are doing great hang in there
Great job lady in red! This is what sets you apart from a lot of other girls that have channel’s about their motorcycles! Most motorcycle girls just ride and talk and that gets pretty boring but not you! You like to get into the mechanical and mechanized part of your motorcycles and that’s what keeps your channel really interesting! Looking good,keep making interesting videos and you will continue to get more and more subscribers!😎🇺🇸🏴☠️🇺🇸🏴☠️🇺🇸🏴☠️🇺🇸🏴☠️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you very much!
The bike is a late 60s early 70s surviver. Paco frame. Maybe one of sugar bears early front ends. Gotta investigate that. Stretched, lowered frame. Springer of course. King and Queen diamond tuck seat. Still running the mag. 9 foot wheelbase. I want to restore it back to it's bass boat metal flake 70s paint. Gonna dress the part when I ride it. Mutton chop face hair, bandanna on the head, boot cut jeans with boots and a fly collar shirt with a vest on top. Gonna be a time traveler is my thought process. Some David Man type shit. Anyway, thanks for posting. Your vids are great, hope everyone is happy. Keep on keeping on sister.
Sounds awesome 🤩
Nice job on the repair Red. How awesome that you have an old hand in your dad to pass this knowledge on to you! My pop was a gearhead as well and I learned so much from him in the years before his passing…..I miss him terribly. Again, great video. Keep the shiny side up and ride on!
Thanks you!
Thanks red your can do attitude is always great 👍
Hi Red Rider. Oils well that ends well. Great job! Best Wishes!
Btw thanks for showing us the oil line creation .I want to use that idea for my oil and fuel on my shovel ❤
Oh yea! Thanks for watching 😁 I’m glad it was helpful!
@@RedRiderCanadaBC I look forward to the working in the shop on the bike videos
Good job angel so proud of your ability to adapt and overcome! And many thanks to dad for the encouragement!!! You are special in my book!! Happy riding!!
Thank you Tim 😁
good job done Red.... pain in the arss when things break but nice to know ya can fix ya own bike...& was a very easy job.
cheers from Down Under.... Knee's in Da Breeeeezzzzzeeeeeee........
Nice job! on the repair. Fantastic, cool Shovelhead.
Thank you!
another great video Red , i love when a lady can work on her own bike and teach others how to do it. awesome footage 👍
Thanks!
Good video red👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well done!!! I’m doing nearly all myself and main reason, I know who to blame 😂 thanks my cross hands nothing broke so far 😂😂😂
Lol awesome 😉
Good job Red !!!
Another job well done. Sure is nice to have spare parts lying around.
Great video, I just replaced the kick starter bolt on my panhead, never know when something is going to break without warning.
Keeping us on our toes!
Riding beats driving any day! There is a reason I like old bikes, they are pretty much straight forward to work on. Oh don't get me wrong, they can be a pain to work on, but nothing like todays bikes. Electronic this, electronic that, ride modes, throttle by wire and on and on. I call them throw away bikes. Cause that's how I feel when something goes wrong on them. Just give me air, gas and spark and let's ride! Simpler everything makes for the better bike. That's just my way of thinking anyhow. Great video and wrenching Red Rider! Ride and stay safe up there in your beautiful B.C.!
Glad it turned out to be something you could fix. Everyone should be able to do the basics, you never know when you're going to break down, plus theres something nice and satifying about fixing your own bike and it gets you back up and running quicker. Looking forward to seeing your neighbourhood, hope it's nice weather for you 👍
Might be a challenge to locate a mechanic to do the quality work you like. Glad you did the repair.
I gave up on mechanics for the most part lol
Saw your short about the Shovel stranding you. Came to the channel to see if it was recent, and lo and behold, I get to watch the newest vid of you fixing this. Insta-subbed!
Cool! Thanks for the sub 😁👌
By the time you are done with the shovelhead, you will be able to write a book about it. It will teach you!!!
A true labor of love.
Yep 😁
nice job; don't forget to order the fork for your "spare" kicker box!
marcus
I’ll order a one for the spare and then a spare for the one lol
Allrite, you got it fixed! I think these finger issues are not that usual than throwout bearing problems.
Well, have a safe miles!
My 86 Evo FXR has the same clutch fingers, mine too left me stranded but I was able to somehow ride clutchless to get it home. I paid to have mine fixed because I was intimidated by the project so thanks for the video and inspiration to do my own work from now on.
Yes, you’re welcome! I always say: the anticipation usually ends up being worse than the actual job.
Ty. Now I know how to change that clutch fork too.
You bet!
Well done young lady,,,excellent,
Hi 👋 Ms. Red Rider, I noticed that square shape or geometry , with its (internal) “sharp” edges, could represent an incipient fracture itself. Seems it broke along diagonal, indeed. A little bit incautious design, at least, I would say.
Another thing I noticed, but this goes beyond the technical aspect, if I may, that the hair up looks very good on you, it highlights the neck.
Have a super duper nice weekend .
Yes I think that this part was an aftermarket one and not as reliable as the stock, it did look a bit of a poor design eh? And thank you for the compliment! I never know what to do with my hair 😆
Awesome video Red! If the broken piece isn’t cast, you might see if you can get it welded to use as a back up piece. Looks like it broke at the weak points. A good welder should be able to fix that.
petulant kids, can't help but love 'em. ;)
was that an after market part?.not heard of one breaking before,
Your Pop's is a champ.
Looks like aftermarket for sure
❤😎 a buddy of mine in UK had the ball bearings in the dis-engager wear out ... relatively un heard of but his were not heat treated to the correct temper.
That’s crazy!
Had the same issue..your video helped me out. Thanks 😎
Awesome! Glad to hear it 😊
You make it look easy 😎
Awsome video Angel:)! Definitely a poor design maybe you can buy a hardened version of it to handle your clutch...Looking forward to seeing your ride video!!!
Nice job! I kind of figured your dad was right. His upgrade probably made it last as long as it did. That fork looks like a weak design. I just got my old turbo 750 running, need brake parts, glad I have spare parts lying around as few are available new. (1985 Kawasaki).
Great job and great video red rider
Thank you 🙏
So that's why those forks are so common to see at an old bike swapmeet. Maybe I'll go ahead buy one just for the occasion.
Yes lol maybe a couple even.
Glad I found our post - I will watch it today - im watching , and looks like you clean that bike after every ride - she shines well - Engineer and Scientist are titles. You are an Engineer, and your dad ap[pears in my opinion to be a scientist - your machine belongs in a Jules Vern Movie -
In Reassembly you omitted cleaning the surface of your "Jumper Box" and what did you use for a gasket or gasket cement? But good advice on the cable adjustment -
No Slam Shifting for sure -
Thank you for the video - ❤ and byt: OMG !
Whammming 😂
Glad you got it fixed, what year motor on shovel I have a bunch of seals. Have a great day.
It’s an U-built motor, mostly S&S but the 83-84 stuff is what seems to work for it.
Good video. And good job on fixing your bike
Thank you Luke 🙂
Nice job, Red! Very entertaining - especially the opening scene!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Great job gotta love spair parts
Life savers!
Well done red yep love that bike and your channel ❤
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Great job and cool bike!
Beauty job!
Yo Red, You are one in a Million. Most women would think a clutch is a small purse lol that comment should draw out some female haters lmao. Great Vid. Always nice having spare parts laying around. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie/GoldWing. Keep the Shiny Side Up.
Some dudes too
Yep! Lol
Putting that clip on the shaft was fun eh? Good work Red!👍😎
Haha kinda 😉
Nicely done. And thanks for the closeup shots of what you're working on. I tried to watch a vid the other day, and most of it was buddies elbow. You don't really know your bike until you get yer fingers in its guts. I hate anybody touching my bike.
Absolutely love that shovel, the little details like the oil lines, support fittings...groovy.
By the way, the two bikes behind you when you're at the bench. Is that another shovel, and a Evo?
Hey, thanks for watching! And yea it’s a 1978 shovel and a 1994 evo
That was super cool! 😎
Very nice. Now I've learned something new about my shovels (thank you). Now I know what to keep an eye out for if that ever happens to me. Great work as always. Tell Fatty we all say hello. 😁
Fatty says hi back lol
You do a great job 😊❤
The shovels area work in progress lol
Well done!
Thank you!
Ya need your own camera guy (your opening clip). 😊 Cool video! 👍🏽
Lol yep
Nice job Angel...I was pretty sure that was the problem too...they make a beefier throw out bearing fork...best suited for your performance clutch !! ✌😘
Thanks 😁
I love your copper and brass oiling system. Do you have a video that shows how you built it?
Thanks! And The bike was built before I had my UA-cam so I have no videos of the actual build.
I have got a ( cow pie) on my 1340 wide glide and keep meaning to get the larger bearing fitted on the push rod end . I'll wait till it goes Yes they are easy to work on !
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Awesome job..
Someone needs a hug 😂
Good job!