Hello,
I am attaching a picture of my Clutch Adjusting Nuts in the position that allows the bike to go down the road & shift fine.
My question is.....does this look right at all?
I ask as I would think the nuts should reveal at least 1 thread of the studs; though they do not.
Thanks
1949 WL - Clutch Adjustment Nut Question
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Re: 1949 WL - Clutch Adjustment Nut Question
Many things can affect the position of the spring plate, thickness of clutch plates, length of clutch springs, etc. Are the pieces all H-D or aftermarket? Is the spring pack properly spaced at 31/32"? If all is OK parts wise if that is where it wants to be and it functions alright then leave it like that. The only drawback could be a greater chance of stripping the threads out of the nuts.
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Re: 1949 WL - Clutch Adjustment Nut Question
In addition to what Robbie said, are there more than the usual number of disks in the clutch pack? From Palmer, the '41 - '73 clutch mechanism consists of the clutch sprocket/drum, two lined friction plates, friction lined spring plate, two clutch steel discs, a clutch release disc, and a pressure plate.
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Re: 1949 WL - Clutch Adjustment Nut Question
Otherwise two steels, + 2 & 1/2 Fibers....Mark44 wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 6:00 pm In addition to what Robbie said, are there more than the usual number of disks in the clutch pack? From Palmer, the '41 - '73 clutch mechanism consists of the clutch sprocket/drum, two lined friction plates, friction lined spring plate, two clutch steel discs, a clutch release disc, and a pressure plate.