I am about to swap out my clutch. unfortunately MTC doesn't have a kit available for months. I had to order the Barnett clutch. I tried checking out that link to learn about using shims but the post is no longer up. would using shims with the Barnett clutch be suggested? -Old Post- ( There are...

I need advice for changing my clutch. I’ve already removed clutch and have a Barnett Clutch kit on the way. the sad part of this is that this will be the second attempt at clutch change. I installed a Barnett clutch a month ago. It’s complete gone. When removing it today it was chewed all to...

I believe I blew out the rivets on the clutch basket. Replaced the fibers with MTC fibers, and also put the stronger springs from MTC in. Bike was running great, until it wasn't! I was running down the road, about 50mph when it made a pretty horrible sound, and I was no longer able to pull in...

I recently bought an 03 1800r. It only has 11,000 miles on it. On my first ride I was in 5th gear and going about 65 and got into the throttle pretty heavy and the rpms climbed higher quickly while still accelerating and then I eased off the throttle a bit and the rpms dropped to normal sounds...

I sold my 1300R and have a few items that are brand new. All Balls Front Wheel Bearings PN: WHL 25-1382 - Asking $20 plus shipping All Balls Rear Wheel Bearings PN: WHL 25-1383 - Asking $30 plus shipping OEM Front Brake Pads PN: 06455-MEA-672 - Asking $20 plus shipping OEM Rear Brake Pads PN...

An old subject and one that I have searched everywhere and cannot get a straight answer from anyone, including parts vendors. I bought a Clutch Safety Switch replacement (two wire push the pin to change state) switch that is activated by the clutch lever movement. You should be able to start...

if this has been covered before just point me in the right direction plz. is engine braking even worth it on a vtx1300? it seems that 3rd, 4th and 5th are all geared so high that blipping the throttle and downshifting doesn't really slow me down. it's not really a problem since the brakes grab...

I have found 2 different part numbers 11340mem305 and 11340mem671 both are #3 on the diagram and both are very hard to find, never mind finding someone who can answer a question about there products. Any ideas on which one it is or how to order it?

Hey folks, My 07, 1300C is showing signs of clutch slippage. I have ordered the Barnett kit and am awaiting it's arrival. The question I have is do I need to remove the exhaust (V&H Big Shots) to do this or is there a trick, tip, etc to doing this with it installed? It looks like a cut down...

I've posted this a couple other p[laces, so if you've seen this before, I apologize. I would be enormously grateful to anyone that can have some productive insight on my clutch issue. It's been going on for almost 5 years now and I'm at a loss. I have a 2003 VTX1800S. It's right bout at 20k...

I've got a 2002 VTX 1800s that I've had no issues with until yesterday. First ride since storing for the winter, Short 15 minute commute to work. Started out great, good to be back in the wind, 12 miles of highway. When I got into town and started to change gears I noticed that I had very...

Hey guys, I picked my VTX up about 3 years ago. Here's some background on the bike. I change oil religiously every 3,000 and I run nothing but Penzoil Conventional 10-40 with a fram filter. I've been riding since I was 13 so I'm well aware of how to operate a clutch without damaging it...

The temperatures have been playing down in the 40's (and tapping the 30's a couple times) for my morning ride to work. It's getting a wee bit chilly, but I don't mind a bit with the right gear. I know freezing temps, frost and ice on the roads, and snow are all just around the corner. I won't be...

I have a 2003 VTX1800 and I'm on my 4th clutch with only 17.5k on the odometer. I'm starting to believe the clutch isn't the problem, but I'm at a loss as to where to turn. I PRAY someone here has an idea or two. Clutch 1 - Original Clutch from Honda. Lasted to about 13k. Started slipping...

I own a Vtx 1800c. When I first bought it over a year and a half ago, the clutch was very hard to pull (or so it seemed, since I had a 750 before). Now, the past couple weeks I have to pull the clutch back all the way to the grip. (before I felt like I would only have to pull it half way)...

Just wanted to share my experience on doing the work myself as opposed to taking my motorcycle to a shop... I was at 8100 miles on my X so it was definitely time for the valve check. My clutch slave cylinder was leaking so I had to replace that. I also went ahead and did the desmog/pair valve...

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Has anyone had a challenge with your bike moving in first when it is cold. My bike shifts into first but grinds when you release the clutch. I have to shift it out and back inorder for it to move. Any suggestions?

My push throttle cable broke, so I figured I'd replace both throttle cables and the clutch cable. The choke cable broke at the threaded portion, so I took it off to fix it. I took pictures of the cables for reference. Choke cable Clutch cable Throttle cable - Pull Throttle cable - Push