Clutch/Tranny Proble

[Chippego]

Bad news today. On the weekend my RSV with Tri-wing kit started to act up. Started with a vibration and got worse as I drove it. Chatters when gearing down, and clunking sound when shifting up. Not as bad if you let the clutch out slowly.
A little history..it is an 09..bought new in fall of 11. Dealer installed kit. I bought it from a dealer several hours away but my local dealer has been doing the regular service. The trike has 7000kilometers on it..4500 miles..not hardly broke in.When I phoned them about the problem they informed that there is no warranty and didn't want to get involved with it! If it is a tranny problem they wouldn't get to it until September!
Good thing I got a deal on it. Going to phone the seller and see where to go next.
Not feeling well right now...any ideas as to what it might be?
Thanks

[bongobobny]

Are you noticing any clutch slippage? The stock RSV clutch leaves a lot to be desired but there is a Heavy Duty version clutch available as well as a few aftermarket mods available. I'm kind of doubting it is a transmission problem as they are pretty bullet proof. Could be the u joint going bad though.<br />
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May I suggest checking out venturerider.org as there is a lot of RSV specific info there, and several Ontario members that may be able to help you out...

[bongobobny]

OK after reading Alwrmcsn's thread, check the bolts on the U joint! BTW there is a 2nd u joint where the driveshaft goes into the swingarm at the transmission side...

[Chippego]

Thanks for the reply. I have also posted on venture rider. Will check it right now!

[Chippego]

Thank you bongobobny!! I checked the ujoint at the back..3 of the 4 bolts are gone! Off to the car parts' supply. Tri-wing use a Ford rear end so should be able to get some.
These forums and the people in them are great!pepper

[bongobobny]

Holy Cow!!! 2 in the same day, different kits!! Where did I put that blue loctite...<br />
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Btw Hannigan uses Ford T Bird rear end with Honda Civic transaxles. Larry, Carbon_One is an excellent resource for the triwing version. He had one before his new Hannigan one.

[Jonesy]

I never have had a problem with those bolts and nuts but I going check them more often. I look at them monthly now,

[Cougar]

Use Med Loctite on them