I caught my 6-year old watching this video (it's in my liked videos so I can find it next week when I replace my clutch) and he was just riveted. I asked him "hey, do you like that?" and he just nodded with the biggest eyes, like he'd just discovered something very cool. Runs in the family I guess. I'll get him to help me in the workshop next week - thanks Hammer Dan!

One-shot video, I've never seen such a passionate, professional and user-friendly supplier. As I look for more sportster articles and forums on the internet, I'm now more sure why people always say: HAMMER ALL THE WAY!

Love these videos in real time. No editing, mistakes included. The mistakes help to drive certain points home! Thank you.

I am so glad this tutorial exists. Between the service manual and KZread, there isn't much a fella can't do to his Sporty! I have been waiting for my clutch tool since pre covid and it got lost in the mail. I got a refund, and ordered another one.....then the new one was delivered to me a week ago....and the very next day the original one was delivered hahaha now I have 2 tools.....and 1 clutch to use them on😂 I will be tackling the clutch this morning sometime, just trying to locate some primary fluid first! Wish me luck, I can't wait to dump it and rip that tire!!!

Now I feel confident tackling this job myself, thx Dan. Never left any reviews in my life but this was well deserved 👏

Awesome video Dan. Thanks for the tutorial. Your clear explanations raise the confidence level in performing the swap. I appreciate your not editing out the slight mistakes. It makes it so much more down to earth knowing that even the best consult the manual.

Doesn't get better than this. You described it perfectly!! Thank you!

@johnhenrycallahan9761

3 жыл бұрын

Great Video thank you well done str forward clear excellent

Thanks for the clear guidance on this one. Had never done a harley clutch before. This video got me through this job from stem to stern in 2 hours. Thanks to hammer perf. team. Now just gotta get my 1275 kit ordered up for for my 2013' 48.

Worth the watch, owned a Buell X1 Lightning for a year, 2nd gear blew out. In process of replacing transmission, this video has great info, and the primary fluid pain was worth it too! Primary disassembly video is a great video as well, if anyone needs a starter, clutch, or in my case a transmission!

Thanks fo this man. I went ahead a fixed my clutch. As I'm watching it I said to myself "I should go ahead and make a coffee" ya know for a quick energy boost before I go ahead and take this project on. So I went ahead and made a cup followed by going ahead and heading into the garage and going ahead and getting a head start on going ahead and fixing my clutch.

I’ve been watching your videos and I’d like to say there are great you guys really show and tell the public how to do things most shops won’t , it’s always been like a big secret on how to work on Harley-Davidson’s with most shops, thanks for the videos

cant thank you enough, Dan! watched several other videos and swapped my clutch. Needless to say, I had problems with my clutch. Watched your video and everything now works great! From now on I'm watching your videos first! Great job, keep up the great work. Again, thank you.

I watch alot of "how to" vids. You do The absolute best ones on you tube! Thank you so much!

Thank you for this amazing well detailed video. I like how calm you are for a mechanic and even when you had to go back it was no worries and no stress. Best clutch video I have seen so far and I have a R1 as well and that clutch is a shit show. Be safe out there y'all!

A few months ago i did a screaming eagle stage IV kit on my 2017 roadster and recently the clutch started skipping. I teied adjusting it a few way to no avail so armed with this video i picked up the extra plate clutch kit and successfully (thats largely to this walk through) swapped out my clutch. Once i got in there the grenade pkate had lived up to its name, im glad i didnt keep riding where damage could have been caused. Rode today and its better than ever. Huge difference over the stock, tons of power actually making it to the pavement that i was losing on the stock set up. Thank you!

There’s something about working with engines and related stuff that calms me down. Beautiful, thanks a lot for the videos 👍

@Roaddog420

5 жыл бұрын

Ok Jesse:)

Great job. FINALLY, a tube video that takes the time to explain EVERY detail. So many others just jump around and edit. Skipping important, to the DYI'er, steps. Thanks!

This is the best walk through I have found on this topic! Seriously thank you for this. I recently did a stage IV on my roadster and it feels like the clutch slips when I really get on it, so upgrading to a performance clutch is on my radar. I was dreading having to take it to the dealership to do the work, but watching this I really think I can pull this off myself. Ive played with adjusting the stock clutch to no avail, I was thinking that maybe just upgrading to a stronger clutch spring might resolve the issue as well, but might just do the full kit since I am going to be in there.

Thanks. I’ve rewatched this multiple times. Currently siting in front of my primary with about 3/4 of a qt of wasted brand new oil... should’ve waited and listened to hear you say don’t forget the plug lol. you live & learn

Just done a clutch swap on my 1200 conversion, used the BDL kit, Harley formula+ oil. Always a little nervous on first start up arnt we 😂 shouldn't have worried, much smoother into gear, nice weight on the clutch lever, more but comfortable. This video is great to have on hand, the manual says it in words, but seeing is so much easier! Thankyou, another job conquered ready for summer when it arrives.

Great video, close ups and instructions. When I pull my softail primary cover, I grab a cardboard box, poke holes in it and secure the bolts in the order they came off in.

This is the very best video out there to help you change out your Sportster clutch.

Genius. Very well explained and executed, and the recording is also perfect in terms of visibility.

Best walkthrough brought new life to my previously loved 2002 XL1200C

Best instructional video ever ! Thank you .

Watch the video several times and then read the procedure in the HD Service Manual. I barreled in, over compressed and broke my pressure plate. Dan was a HUGE help getting me out of the mess and gave me a fantastic web site for buying HD parts. I do have some tips to share. First, I did not replace the oil seal around the shifter pole. So when I tried putting the primary cover back on I kept knocking the gasket off. I finally put the gasket onto the primary cover and dropped the dowels into the cover as well. Then I ran a small zip tie through each dowel which let me push the primary cover over the oil seal while pushing the primary chain behind the cover. Once aligned I cut the zip ties and secured the cover with screws. The service manual clearly indicates which screw are long and which are short. Second, the O-ring behind the clutch inspection cover kept falling out of place as I tried to put the cover on. I used four little dabs of sticky red boat trailer axel grease to hold the O-ring in place and the cover went on without a hitch. Thanks Dan for the video and the help. BTW - the Hurricane Air Cleaner I bought from you folks years ago in Colorado is still working just great!

After watching this for the 100th time I mustered up the courage to install my extra plate kit... finished at 11pm. Wait till tomorrow to feel the results. Oh boy am I anxious

Definitely want to thank you for all your help just installed a clutch on my Sportster thanks to this video

Just did my clutch.Thanks for your very helpful videos.Thanks Hammer Dan🏍🏁👍🍒

I like the complete, comprehensive video that show the entire process of installing the clutch pack and all adjustments, fluid levels, and covers. Too many, if any, videos do not show the entire process from beginning to end. Most just stop somewhere and then reference an earlier or later video they did on, for example, adjusting the clutch cable at the lever. I like my friction zone to start closer to the grip. But I worry of I'm disengaging the clutch enough. So I put the lever spacing at the recommended spacing. Very good video. Thank you.

@stevemihal4597

3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother thanks for the video super informative for my first time ever doing 1 on a hogg So thanks another I will b getting ahold of yall for that 1275 big bore thanks

This was more than teaching. It was a blessing!! Thanks, sir! You did a AWESOME job to all of us!! I can't Thank you enougth!!

Really appreciate these videos. First time working on my Roadster and these videos have helped out so much.

Excellent instruction. Excellent video. Thank you!

Thanks dan this video made my life 50 times easier isntalling a new barnett complete clutch kit.

I installed the Energy One clutch back in 2019 and it’s still awesome….even more so now that I have the Hammer 1275 in my Sporty! Can’t thank you and Aaron enough for helping me getting my bike built up. This bike goes like a rocket. Certainly more than I need most of the time but when I do need that boost of power oooh baby it sure is there! ✌️ from Xena here in Massachusetts! Oh and lefty here too. 😜

@jonathanocana4140

2 жыл бұрын

How much HP are you putting down with that 1275 if you don't mind me asking

This video helped me a LOT. Thank you so very much!!!

Thanks for , "the how to" my first clutch job and stock clutch kit.change to an extra plate as that inner sping plate did disasemble in my primary case , like you said it would.with your help I got her done.thanks again

Excellent video, very well explained and shown! Thanks very much.

Thanks for the video, very informative and useful!

great video, you taught so much and managed to do my Buell Firebolt with your video. thanks

Excellent video. This should be the standard by which other instructional videos are judged. Very well done indeed. Thx.

I'm also a lefty in a right hand world. Thanks for posting.

Thank's for all!! Great video for my nightster 1200. top quality !!!

I'm picking up an 06 xl1200r tomorrow. I can't wait for winter to hop her up!

Best helpful Sportster primary cluth tutorial of YT. Thanks!

Great Video !! Thank you for sharing your knowledge !!

my clutch basket got gouge in the middle from inside from having the stock clutch set, thank god i caught it on time i had revits going all over the place, definitely upgrading to a extra plate clutch, thank you for the video!!

Awesome tutorial. Thanks for investing your time. 🤙🏼

this was very good. I have a better understand of the clutch pack now. and good info on the gap at the lever. great.

Not doing my clutch right now but I found this video very interesting nice job, Thank you

Excellent instructional video. :)

Best vid out here by far ! Thanks

Awesome this video showed me exactly what I needed to do

Awesome video very helpful!!

Good vedio,u show everything and say what ur doing,a turning pieces the right way.thanks.

Hey Hammer, thanks to this video on Sportster Primary/Clutch I was able to correct my ‘05 XL1200c two shifting problems, (1). It was dragging in neutral at running temp. soon after changing the oil. ( I had about 3 ozs too much oil in it ! ) My “Maintenance Manual” requires 32 ozs NOT 29 which is what filled the Primary case to bottom of the aluminum clutch Basket, as you said. (2). It was shifting hard into 1st gear. ( I adjusted the clutch Cable & Primary again to the Manual, WRONG or maybe not EXPLAINED as completely as you have! ) I’ve been monkeying with this PITA for Way Too long and just today, Easter Sunday after my family disappeared, she’s shifting smoothly as ever without any slip or drag. Again thank you Very much for the details you always explain so well, not only How but Why. Uncle Fudd < N.PA

Thank you guys for making this video! I just recently bought the 1250 kit from you guys and I'm installing an extra plate kit with the 25 percent stronger spring. So this will come in real handy!

Smashing video very informative 😁👍🌹🇬🇧

Thanks Dan as always

That “compression spring” in the stock clutch is called a “judder spring”. It is supposed to prevent clutch chatter. Automotive transmissions use some type of this for chatter, application smoothness, plate separation etc. Great videos, thank you for your work👍

Thanks a lot from Guatemala, This was a really awesome video!!. The best ever hehe, Have a blessed life good sir, you and your family.

Great video as always

Very methodical demonstration, I learned a great deal of clutch service. I have clutch slipping problem, wanted know how to handle, but haven't found answer in this video nor any other video. Sooner or later one will face clutch slipping problem ! My bike has Was interested learning what to do, check KZread everywhere, but no conclusive answer. Adjusting clutch cable is trivial, but it does not work if you have worn clutch plates. Few places suggested sanding the steel plates against 220 grit, so & so... but don't seem to be so nice things to do and don't know that little roughing will last long. There aren't any video that solidly tell you how to handle usual clutch slipping. I have wasted many hours on Web. After careful studying of clutch working PRINCIPLE, I have concluded that slipping can easily be taken care of !!! JUST PERFORM STANDARD CLUTCH ADJUSTING PROCEDURE IN THIS VIDEO, and you'll have solid clutch working again !!! (unless you have very very old, thoroughly worn plates, so that the spring plate fully expanded, no longer give pressure) I have done this and my clutch working beautiful again. I guess "clutch service" for slipping will charge you a lot, but it's a trival task by bike mechanic in 10 minutes. If there is any interest to know why, I'll follow up later.

Great job even showing the manual!

You saved my life thank you

thanks for this Dan great vid😎😀

Thank you for your video

EXCELLENT VIDEO - THANK YOU :)

Great video thanks for sharing ...

Thanks for the vid, it made swapping my clutch a breeze. I appreciate y'all.

Excellent. Thanks!

Great video. This video helps me understand my 1991 HD 1200 better. ah did note the jam nut or locking nut for the primary chain adjustment block is on upside down, not a big deal. The flat seal on the jam nut goes towards the transmission case I would think? Helps seal the case. There's a land milled into the transmission case for that flat seal to crush against. : )

I thought you could put the oil in at the primary inspection cover. Great video. I’m going to change mine. Thanks

Good vid👍 it helpt me alot

Благодарю!!отличная работа👍🏻

Thank you Brother...I will defenitly order the parts I need for my 2012, 1200 C sportster and install myself..the shop want an arm and a leg...if you know what I mean... I've already done Mose of the maintenance myself..primer oil, adjusting chain, adjusting cable & by the hub clutch adjustment...can't be afraid of this...I got this (I hope :))....Thanks again..& God Bless

I have a buell blast and my clutch is stuck engaged basically acting as if it’s in neutral. I’m thinking that riveted piece may have come apart. Would it cause that? Clutch cable and clutch adjustment is good

@TheThedon12345

Жыл бұрын

I know this is old but u ever figure it out?

Thanks man !

Hello! Thanks for the video, it's very useful. Do you have any suggestion for softening the clutch? I also replaced my stock clutch with a Barnett extra plates kit and a heavy-duty diaphragm clutch spring . It's way too stiff now, especially riding around town.

Thank you! I'm thinking of going with a high performance clutch on my 2014 sportster custom 1200 Recluse is what I'm thinking I live in Phoenix, AZ. The heat is crazy I'm thinking the rekluse will handle the heat better Your thoughts?

You can also pour your primary fluid into your primary through your inspection cover plate too if you dont take your derby cover off when you change the fluid

As soon as my roadster is run in, I’m going to get the stroker pack or whatever is biggest torque. I like the bike but need to use all this new found knowledge. Not sure if I need the revs. I need to find the best videos to determine what to do. Obviously shipping to Australia is a thing for a cost. I’d love to hear from anyone who has done it.

Hi, thanks for great video. I installed an Energy One High Performance extra plate clutch kit, according this. After installation there's a chirp/squeal every time I take off in first. Very noticeable. I can eliminate the chirp if I take off real slow. Do you have an idea how to fix this? Thanks!

Appreciate it boss!

Well presented

Fantastic video. I have 2016 xl1200c . A little over 8000 miles on it. Stock clutch. I want to remove the grenade ring. Stage 1 only build but i do get on it pretty good. Should i wait?

Nice brother👍🏍🏍🏍🏍

Thank you for the Primary Chain Section. Was wondering how the heck to measure that!

Thanks. I set up my laptop in the garage and followed your steps. Saved myself a ton on labour costs and my sportster shifts like butter now. Lots of rivets in the clutch... poor design by HD!

11:45 ...or, your grenade ring already blew up 😖 You are a great instructor 👍

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏

Quick question, how much play should my clutch hub basket have in it? its got a slight wobble in it and im wondering if I should replace the bearing for it.

Great video. I have a hd , sportster, xr1200x, 2011 model, which replacement clutch kit do you recommend for street use , stock motor, and I do not have gorilla arms! Keep up the good work 👍

Excellent video for thorough aspects of clutch. Superb instructor. Unfortunately I don't understand the final clutch cable adjustment, rght,left,tght,loose,.... tght ½turn..... seems to be very important aspect...

@RCTUN748

2 жыл бұрын

Some old Japanese bikes are also designed in the same way, through the pressure plate, sensitive to fine-tune the magnitude of the opening/closing of the clutch set. He demonstrates in his video about the left, right, left, right movement, the purpose is not to push the lever directly to the deepest point. Instead, let the pressure plate touch it slightly, with a little pressure against it. So by entering slowly, feel the contact between the pressure plate and the clutch, and finally turn slightly half a turn, and then lock it. I repair some old Japanese bikes with the same procedure, gently turn a few times, feel the clutch make contact, then turn slightly half a turn, and then lock it up. I was quite surprised that this was the first time I tried to contact Harley bike, I did not think Harley also has a similar design.

My clutch is fine, it’s new in fact, yet I watched the whole video. I’m married. Enough said.

@rsgabrys3080

4 жыл бұрын

---------- marriage....similarly to clutch needs adjustment ------- look back when you were engaged ------ no slippage ------ well oiled ------ full throttle riding ------- what went wrong

@heathenhell2851

4 жыл бұрын

same

@rsgabrys3080

4 жыл бұрын

@Ovtndmntn721 ----- friction ----

@ml2043

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment.

@damerkman

2 жыл бұрын

Same... watching it for the 5th time

Just put a extra plate kit on my 2000 Sporty, but noticed that the primary chain tensioner boot had grooves on it , should I replace it or can I still reuse it.

Love your videos Dan. I do have a question for you though. I hear from a lot of guys that I should ditch my stock clutch pack due to the ticking time bomb of the brass riveted “grenade” spring. You mentioned in this video that if you’re pulling a lot of HP it’s a good idea or an aggressive rider. At least, not yet, I haven’t modified my bike to qualify as drag & I’m a pretty sensible rider ( with my occasional excuses to rid by bike of blow by of course). Would you recommend swapping out the clutch pack on a 2005 XL1200C with 11 k miles? Thanks.

@HAMMERPERFORMANCE

5 жыл бұрын

well, its kind of a personal call. Me personally, I would swap out the clutch just because. Especially if I'm doing any kind of performance upgrades to my bike.

@jimvonbaden1

2 жыл бұрын

Mine wasn't hard ridden and the spring plate came apart jamming the clutch to the point where I couldn't compress it and had to cut off the spring retainer ruining the pressure plate.

Perfeita explicação

i changed my clutch pack out with Barrnett extra plate set and new clutch cable shifts smooth but cannot get it to go into Nutral unless moving or motor off

Is there any harm in using the primary fluid you used to soak the friction plates & then reusing it to fill the primary? I only have one quart & not sure if there’s any harm soaking the plates with a different fluid like 20W50 twin cam fluid then filling it with the recommended clutch oil