Bike creeps while in gear with clutch pulled in

[BadBrad]

Hey guys. I know you get tired of seeing me on here but being a new double dog owner, you'll just have to get over it. One day I may be able to help you. The wife's '03 Mastiff tends to "die" after it warms up and she stops. I noticed that when you put the bike in gear, it starts "creeping" and pulls the RPM's down. I made sure she was pulling a full clutch with the cable adjustment mounted to the front part of the frame but it still creeps when you put it in gear. It's also very hard to get it into neutral while the motor is running. I feel sure these are related. I'm sure you "old" dog owners can tell me where this can be adjusted. As always, your help is greatly appreciated. And you married old dogs know if the wife ain't happy, I get calluses. Thanks

 

[Exotic]

Adjust your clutch pushrod.

Do a search with the search function and you will probably find a lot posts exactly like yours and comments exactly like mine.

 

[Dakotabos]

BadBrad
Yeah take the bike out and warm it up then readjust your clutch. Its out of adjustment. If its creaping that much with the level pulled in.

 

[BadBrad]

Thanks guys. I do recall reading someone's quote that says "Search before asking". I'll buy you a beer next time you're in the Big Easy.

 

[bdmridgeback]

If it is a 2005, MORE than likely it is a broken clutch carrier. There was a dealer notification on those and a new updated Carrier to replace it in 2006. Those are the signs if you can't adjust it out.

Here is more info:

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dyno-runs/2145-bandit-clutch-carrier-may-next-2.html

And if you decide to buy the Replacement Bandit Clutch kit with carrier, here is a How-To:

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/2329-how-bandit-superclutch-carrier-install.html

 

[stlmikie]

It's an 03!

If it is a 2005, MORE than likely it is a broken clutch carrier. There was a dealer notification on those and a new updated Carrier to replace it in 2006. Those are the signs if you can't adjust it out.

Here is more info:

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dyno-runs/2145-bandit-clutch-carrier-may-next-2.html

And if you decide to buy the Replacement Bandit Clutch kit with carrier, here is a How-To:

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/2329-how-bandit-superclutch-carrier-install.html

 

[Slider]

BadBrad
Yeah take the bike out and warm it up then readjust your clutch. Its out of adjustment. If its creaping that much with the level pulled in.

Dakota, pushrod adjustment cold engine, right? or you talking about the cable adjust?

 

[Firestream]

Clutch rod and cable should be done when cold not warmed up.

 

[lee]

why should it be done cold?

 

[jimizee028]

mine did tha same exact thing,after clutch cable adjustments and it being fine for a day and then clutch rod adjustments and it being fine for a day i thought the obvious had to be the clutch basket and opened up the primary and it was the clutch pack nut had backed off and was loose....its happened twice...tighten up and back on the road i was

 

[BadBrad]

Hey guys, I follewed the "how to" for adjusting the clutch. Each time after the adjustment, I would crank up, put the bike in gear and it would still creep. Finally, I made the adjustment, took the bike for a spin around the yard and when I stopped and checked it, no more creeping. Not sure why, but a short drive and shifting of gears seemed to get the clutch adjustment right. Is this common knowledge that was not mentioned in the "how to"? Anyway, thanks for the help and the easy to follow "how to" with pictures. :2thumbs:

 

[Dakotabos]

I adjust mine warm...(Not Hot) It might not be right but I adjusted mine 3 times cold and it was not right after it warms up. It doesnt take much these days to over heat the bike here 103 today. Its like riding in an oven but thats not stopping this turkey from riding

 

[RRRUFF]

Not that familiar with pre-05's but some other things that will make it creep is to much primary oil or the wrong viscosity or not enough oil in the primary.:zz2cents:

 

[lee]

Hey guys, I follewed the "how to" for adjusting the clutch. Each time after the adjustment, I would crank up, put the bike in gear and it would still creep. Finally, I made the adjustment, took the bike for a spin around the yard and when I stopped and checked it, no more creeping. Not sure why, but a short drive and shifting of gears seemed to get the clutch adjustment right. Is this common knowledge that was not mentioned in the "how to"? Anyway, thanks for the help and the easy to follow "how to" with pictures. :2thumbs:

when you adjust the clutch you should pull and release the lever 4 or 5 times to get it set up right before setting off

 

[Bunky]

Sounds like primary fluid is the culprit. When cold it pulls due to thick viscosity and after warming up it loosens up due to viscosity thinning.

Mine was the same. Changed primary to Red Line Primary Syn Oil and did some adjustments and also changed out hemi's as mine were sticking. Shifts nice and easy to find neutral on the run.-----MHO

 

[Bunky]

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Link to Red Line......

 

[micky nettle]

Happened to me, changed the whole lot in the end. Bandit clutch was the answer....