GG54172 Posted May 15, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Semi-emergency: clutch springs needed for 2001 venture near Milwaukee. My name is Greg Gill and I am at Waukesha County Tech taking a MSF ultimatebike rider course. During exercise 1 I fried my clutch. I can sit still in 1st gear. MC shops are closed. Cash paid for a VMax clutch spring kit. Call my cell . Edited May 17, 2011 by GG54172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted May 15, 2011 Leave a message if I dont answer. Not sure if i can make it back to IA on this clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 15, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 15, 2011 I have a complete setup of plates and steels if you need (and a gasket). Will need to check on the spring. I seem to recall giving that to someone when I replaced mine with a heavier one. Will run out to the shop in a little bit to check. I'm up in FDL. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 15, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2011 FYI - One thing you can do with this bike is double up the standard spring. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 15, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Just talked with Greg, if there is anyone that has a stock spring that they replaced on their G2 in that area please give him a call. We discussed him sanding the steels and installing a 2nd stock spring on his bike, this would do the trick. Give him a call asap if you have a spring for this bike....thanks. Note a 1st gen spring from a MKII '86 to '93 will also work on this bike. Edited May 15, 2011 by Squidley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted May 15, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) I just called and left messages with Flyin Fool and JeMorrisonjr in that area to see if they have a spring laying around. Also left a PM with wkoepke in Racine. Good Luck Greg, Scooter Bob Edited May 15, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted May 15, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 15, 2011 I just tried to call but got his voice mail. I am about 50 miles from Waukesha County Tech and I could probably run if there if necessary. I have a complete clutch I took out of my 01 a year or so ago but it was slipping in 4th and 5th when you got on the throttle hard. I have the stock spring as well as the steel and fiber disc. I don't think I have ever seen a clutch not move the bike unless it was completely burnt up. Maybe the spring failed/broke/collapsed? BOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted May 15, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2011 I don't think I have ever seen a clutch not move the bike unless it was completely burnt up. Maybe the spring failed/broke/collapsed? BOO Ya, I thought that was pretty strange also. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted May 15, 2011 Friction material is completely fried. Someone is coming up with the whole set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted May 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 15, 2011 Good deal. Will you be fixed in time to finish the course? Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 15, 2011 I have a complete set up - friction and steel plates, gasket, and a stock spring. The spring is weak (which is why I replaced it), but would work for a 'double up'. Let me know how I can help. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 15, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 15, 2011 If you have fried the clutch that bad, maybe you also may need to do a quick oil and filter change. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted May 15, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 15, 2011 I was on my way up there but Greg called long before I got there and said someone else had a set up and was closer than me so I came back home. I have a complete clutch set but it was slipping a little in 4th and 5th on hard acceleration but probably would have got him home. I agree he should change the oil. I don't know if he tore the face off the disc or burnt it off but in any case the oil needs to be changed. BOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 15, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 15, 2011 So does he have everything he needs to get this done. Warm bodies and or tools. I have the inch pound torque wrench. I can head out there to help if needed. I do have a spare oil filter for my '88 if it will fit. I can pick up oil on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 15, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 15, 2011 I think he's good Jeff, I talked with him on the phone a couple of hours ago and did a quick walk through on what to do and look for. He had it apart when he talked with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted May 15, 2011 Red Rider is on his way with new clutch, oil, & filter. Got tools, should be all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted May 15, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 15, 2011 And to think membership in this fraternity only costs $12 ! Think your membership has already paid for itself ! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 15, 2011 Share #18 Posted May 15, 2011 Red Rider is on his way with new clutch, oil, & filter. Got tools, should be all set. If you need anything just give me a call, I'm not that far away. Even if it starts to rain I can bring an EZ-UP. Might take 4 people to hold it down in this wind though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted May 15, 2011 I wili post a proper thank you when i get home. Bike running and i am riding home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 15, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 15, 2011 and THAT my friends...is what VentureRider is all about. You folks sure make us all proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 15, 2011 Share #21 Posted May 15, 2011 I don't think this is the first time someone has burned a clutch on the RSV doing the MSF course is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 15, 2011 Share #22 Posted May 15, 2011 That clutch was fried, baked, and BBQ'd. Worst one I have ever seen. The oil smelled like day-old BBQ briquets and was black and thick. However, he is now up and going. I will leave it to Greg to tell the tale. But have it be said, if he were going to burn a clutch, he couldn't have found a much better place to do it. We did the Freebird clutch upgrade while we were at it. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 15, 2011 Share #23 Posted May 15, 2011 I don't think this is the first time someone has burned a clutch on the RSV doing the MSF course is it? Nope, that's where I burned up mine the first time. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 15, 2011 Share #24 Posted May 15, 2011 Glad you are up and running, maybe even better than new. From Jeffs description it sounds like another oil change once you get home is in order. I also seem to remember a few people posting that that course took out a clutch. I guess it should be standard packing to bring a clutch kit and oil change to the MSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted May 16, 2011 Feels good to be back in IA. Almost home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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