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CrackerRican · Jun 23, 2013

While installing Barnett pressure plate I accidentally engaged the clutch lever & didn't think much of it. Got all back together, then installed ss braided line & bleed line out. After bleed job I can't even pull the lever, clutch won't engage. I started bike up & I can shift it in gear without clutch lever but nothing happens it's like it's in neutral.

Do you think when I accidentally pulled the lever when installing pressure plate caused this? Any help would be appreciated.

davesax36 · Jun 23, 2013

Take the clutch cover back off and remove the reservoir cover. cover everything with towels. see if you can push the little hat back in. If you can't push it back, you might have a blocked secondary hole in the bottom of the reservoir. I did the same thing when I replaced mine. Unblocked the hole with a violin string.

CrackerRican · Jun 23, 2013

davesax36 said:
Take the clutch cover back off and remove the reservoir cover. cover everything with towels. see if you can push the little hat back in. If you can't push it back, you might have a blocked secondary hole in the bottom of the reservoir. I did the same thing when I replaced mine. Unblocked the hole with a violin string.

I'll give it a try

CrackerRican · Jun 23, 2013

The little hat thing your talking about, is it the push rod that bumps up to the pressure plate bearing. If that's what your talking about it is pop out.

davesax36 · Jun 23, 2013

Look in the lvlhead clutch replacement guide. Does the Barnett remove it? I'm pretty sure it's behind the pressure plate. Did you use a tiny wire (search pumped up clutch) in the reservoir?

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alorio1 · Jun 23, 2013

Pressure plate is misaligned with clutch boss teeth I would think.

one2dmax · Jun 24, 2013

Agreed, the clutch pressure plate is not properly aligned.

CrackerRican · Jun 24, 2013

Yep sure enough I had the pressure plates out of alignment, & while I was at it checked the reservoir hole with wire & not plugged.It's good to go.

Thanks guys for the help.

davesax36 · Jun 24, 2013

Damn, I tried. Glad it's figured out either way.

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CrackerRican · Jun 24, 2013

davesax36 said:
Damn, I tried. Glad it's figured out either way.

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Dave thanks for the help, even though the hole wasn't plugged. You still taught me something I did not know, so +1 for you for trying to help out another brother. That's what makes this forum so great !!

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