Hard to believe…
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:38 pm
Thought my clutch was slipping but the rear tire breaks loose at about 7000 rpms in 5th gear when I wack the throttle.
First few times it happened I thought clutch was slipping but the last time it did it the rear stepped out. Sounds unreal I know. I’m back on my other bike now that the fork seals are blown again but once I get them fixed I’ll be investigating this further.
Btw I was going to put that springer front end on that has been in my garage for 20 years but it appears to be somewhat incomplete so I don’t know if I want to buy all of those expensive HD odds and ends to make it complete. The fork stem is also too short so I’d have to make one of those too. I wouldn’t mind doing that but all the other stuff looks like it adds up to about $400 then there is getting a brake caliper, line and reservoir etc. so probably not going to happen. At least right away. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for those parts I need. Maybe they’ll turn up at a swap meet or something.
First few times it happened I thought clutch was slipping but the last time it did it the rear stepped out. Sounds unreal I know. I’m back on my other bike now that the fork seals are blown again but once I get them fixed I’ll be investigating this further.
Btw I was going to put that springer front end on that has been in my garage for 20 years but it appears to be somewhat incomplete so I don’t know if I want to buy all of those expensive HD odds and ends to make it complete. The fork stem is also too short so I’d have to make one of those too. I wouldn’t mind doing that but all the other stuff looks like it adds up to about $400 then there is getting a brake caliper, line and reservoir etc. so probably not going to happen. At least right away. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for those parts I need. Maybe they’ll turn up at a swap meet or something.