clutch cable adjustment
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These are steel braided Goodrich cables. Stiff as heck and the adjusting nut keeps slipping. Bike has 51K on it. Is this unusual for the original clutch? The bike had 38K on it when I bought it and I'm unsure if it's the original clutch. Dang, I've never heard of a clutch cable breaking. Thanks guys.
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Have you checked/set the clutch adjustment (under the derby cover) to factory specs? If not, do this according to your FSM. Check the end play on the rod. MAW (might as well) oil the cable and clean/grease the clutch lever pivot while you're at it. Set the jam nut to the German Torque Spec: Gutentite. Just being snug isn't going to cut it.
If it loosens up again: Blue LocTite. Or (in a pinch) GE silicone. Clean the threads and apply. If the goop doesn't prevent it from backing off, then you'd be best getting a new cable, as either the jam nut or the adjuster is worn out. With 51K on my 93 FLHS, I've never had a problem with either the OEM cables, or aftermarket (braided) one, loosening up.
If it loosens up again: Blue LocTite. Or (in a pinch) GE silicone. Clean the threads and apply. If the goop doesn't prevent it from backing off, then you'd be best getting a new cable, as either the jam nut or the adjuster is worn out. With 51K on my 93 FLHS, I've never had a problem with either the OEM cables, or aftermarket (braided) one, loosening up.
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