Inner clutch hub 1150

[Carter Turk]

Pulled the clutch many times, but can't recall if after torquing the inner clutch hub Ape nut to 50ft.lbs.,if the the inner hub should spin or not. Having a moto-brain fart on this one. Figured I'd better ask before trying to go for B-day ride tomorrow. Thanks for any advice.

[posplayr]

ray would know but figure going no more than 10% over factory recommendations. Use a torque wrench.

[Guest]

If it's in neutral it will.

[Carter Turk]

It's in neutral, it does spin, but there's quite a bit of resistance, doesn't seem right.

[TeamDar]

Are the clutch plates still installed?

[blowerbike]

plates are out but may be the basket/pump gear aren't mated correctly.

[rapidray]

You are going to have to change the thickness of the shim behind the inner hub.
Ray.

[Carter Turk]

Just got back from 75 mile loop. Would been longer, but I forgot my wallet.

Talked to Terry this morning and he walked me through the "what if" situations. I had used the same shim behind the other HD basket torqued to 50 ft.lbs. The inner hub would not spin. I marked where the notches on the back of hub were and was fairly certain I engaged it properly, but then doubted my certainty when it wouldn't spin. When I backed the torque off, it spun.

The notches were where they're supposed to be, so I chose a thicker shim and only torqued to 42 ft.lbs. The inner hub spins now and the clutch seemed to work properly on the ride. Thanks for the advice given.

[zuzu]

Carter,


Can you post a picture of your GS 1150?

Glad you resolved the issue.

[Carter Turk]

4 year old photo

[zuzu]

Very nice looking bike! The tent site looks cool also!