Hydraulic clutch conversion
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I will either get the Fat Bagger metal part or order another cable with metal adjuster, learning every day. I was just going to delete the post but maybe someone was replying so I'll leave it. Unquote
I don;t know your level of knowledge or mechanical skill. If you replace the 2 piece cable with the 1 piece cable, the side cover on the transmission must be removed and partially disassembled to change the cable. That involves removing a strong snap ring and without the proper pliers, they have a tendency to launch themselves into outer space, never to be seen again, or to hit you with painful force. Installing the Fat Baggers doohickey does not require changing the lower cable.
I will either get the Fat Bagger metal part or order another cable with metal adjuster, learning every day. I was just going to delete the post but maybe someone was replying so I'll leave it. Unquote
I don;t know your level of knowledge or mechanical skill. If you replace the 2 piece cable with the 1 piece cable, the side cover on the transmission must be removed and partially disassembled to change the cable. That involves removing a strong snap ring and without the proper pliers, they have a tendency to launch themselves into outer space, never to be seen again, or to hit you with painful force. Installing the Fat Baggers doohickey does not require changing the lower cable.
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I will either get the Fat Bagger metal part or order another cable with metal adjuster, learning every day. I was just going to delete the post but maybe someone was replying so I'll leave it. Unquote
I don;t know your level of knowledge or mechanical skill. If you replace the 2 piece cable with the 1 piece cable, the side cover on the transmission must be removed and partially disassembled to change the cable. That involves removing a strong snap ring and without the proper pliers, they have a tendency to launch themselves into outer space, never to be seen again, or to hit you with painful force. Installing the Fat Baggers doohickey does not require changing the lower cable.
I will either get the Fat Bagger metal part or order another cable with metal adjuster, learning every day. I was just going to delete the post but maybe someone was replying so I'll leave it. Unquote
I don;t know your level of knowledge or mechanical skill. If you replace the 2 piece cable with the 1 piece cable, the side cover on the transmission must be removed and partially disassembled to change the cable. That involves removing a strong snap ring and without the proper pliers, they have a tendency to launch themselves into outer space, never to be seen again, or to hit you with painful force. Installing the Fat Baggers doohickey does not require changing the lower cable.
I'm new to M8's. I knew I wanted to replace that cheap plastic part once I found out only last week that was under the cover. (I saw a YouTube Motorman did on it, and was intrigued) then looking at it on my bike I posted above. What you refer to makes sense and hence why that is adjusted is mid way. Thanks for your input, I will either do the Fat Bagger or the cable Cozmic has, just waiting for him to chime in then I'll decide.
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Thanks btsom,
I'm new to M8's. I knew I wanted to replace that cheap plastic part once I found out only last week that was under the cover. (I saw a YouTube Motorman did on it, and was intrigued) then looking at it on my bike I posted above. What you refer to makes sense and hence why that is adjusted is mid way. Thanks for your input, I will either do the Fat Bagger or the cable Cozmic has, just waiting for him to chime in then I'll decide.
I'm new to M8's. I knew I wanted to replace that cheap plastic part once I found out only last week that was under the cover. (I saw a YouTube Motorman did on it, and was intrigued) then looking at it on my bike I posted above. What you refer to makes sense and hence why that is adjusted is mid way. Thanks for your input, I will either do the Fat Bagger or the cable Cozmic has, just waiting for him to chime in then I'll decide.
Personally I wish they would have just left the hydraulic clutch, have had a couple bikes with them and no complaints.
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Cosmic, you seem to have it all and done it all, so I'll ask you....I know you investigated the hell out of this plastic part. Did you consider buying the Fat Bagger (I want to call it Fat Bastard LOL we have Taco places here in Canada called that) metal part vs your Magnum cable? What led you to the cable decision instead. I will definitely replace that plastic part but want to hear your thoughts please.
I did run the Fat Bagger extension on my 21 SGS when I replaced the handle bars. From what I read and was told it was junk and worse than the stock HD setup. I then updated to their
EZ Clutch Adjustor Upgrade Kit (Part #109811)
I think this is a pretty good upgrade to eliminate the failure points.
Fast forward and I was speaking with Jake the parts guy at Smokin HD. I mentioned this and he said follow me. We went outside and looked at his bike and this was the first time I had ever seen or heard of Magnum Shielding. I was blown away with the quality, look and simplicity. For me it was a no brainer, but a lot more money and time to install. I had the dealership install one on my Road Glide, and I installed the one on my Street Glide.
It inspired me to truly learn how to adjust a cable clutch. Prior I was pretty dumb and now I have my friction zone just where I prefer it and both bikes slide into neutral with ease.
I hope this helps.
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From: Canada
You are making me into something I am not! LOL
I did run the Fat Bagger extension on my 21 SGS when I replaced the handle bars. From what I read and was told it was junk and worse than the stock HD setup. I then updated to their
I think this is a pretty good upgrade to eliminate the failure points.
Fast forward and I was speaking with Jake the parts guy at Smokin HD. I mentioned this and he said follow me. We went outside and looked at his bike and this was the first time I had ever seen or heard of Magnum Shielding. I was blown away with the quality, look and simplicity. For me it was a no brainer, but a lot more money and time to install. I had the dealership install one on my Road Glide, and I installed the one on my Street Glide.
It inspired me to truly learn how to adjust a cable clutch. Prior I was pretty dumb and now I have my friction zone just where I prefer it and both bikes slide into neutral with ease.
I hope this helps.
I did run the Fat Bagger extension on my 21 SGS when I replaced the handle bars. From what I read and was told it was junk and worse than the stock HD setup. I then updated to their
EZ Clutch Adjustor Upgrade Kit (Part #109811)
I think this is a pretty good upgrade to eliminate the failure points.
Fast forward and I was speaking with Jake the parts guy at Smokin HD. I mentioned this and he said follow me. We went outside and looked at his bike and this was the first time I had ever seen or heard of Magnum Shielding. I was blown away with the quality, look and simplicity. For me it was a no brainer, but a lot more money and time to install. I had the dealership install one on my Road Glide, and I installed the one on my Street Glide.
It inspired me to truly learn how to adjust a cable clutch. Prior I was pretty dumb and now I have my friction zone just where I prefer it and both bikes slide into neutral with ease.
I hope this helps.
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From: Seattle, WA
I didn't like the pull of the stock Harley cable either. I installed a Mueller Power Clutch kit in my bike yesterday. The pull is considerably less and it came with a metal adjuster, like the Fat Baggers adjuster. It didn't take too long to install it.
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I didn't like the pull of the stock Harley cable either. I installed a Mueller Power Clutch kit in my bike yesterday. The pull is considerably less and it came with a metal adjuster, like the Fat Baggers adjuster. It didn't take too long to install it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2rmefvN_ro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2rmefvN_ro
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From: Seattle, WA
It is part number 120-80. It was really easy to instal. The hardest part was cutting the stock plastic part off of the factory auto adjuster. The new machined adjuster is a really nice piece.
I didn't take my exhaust off either. I loosened the header bolts and pulled the pipe out about an inch. There was plenty of room to get the side over off. I think I could have done it without shifting the exhaust (I have a FM catless pipe though).
https://www.m-motorcycle.com/product...?number=120-80
I didn't take my exhaust off either. I loosened the header bolts and pulled the pipe out about an inch. There was plenty of room to get the side over off. I think I could have done it without shifting the exhaust (I have a FM catless pipe though).
https://www.m-motorcycle.com/product...?number=120-80
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From: Seattle, WA
It is part number 120-80. It was really easy to instal. The hardest part was cutting the stock plastic part off of the factory auto adjuster. The new machined adjuster is a really nice piece.
I didn't take my exhaust off either. I loosened the header bolts and pulled the pipe out about an inch. There was plenty of room to get the side over off. I think I could have done it without shifting the exhaust (I have a FM catless pipe though).
https://www.m-motorcycle.com/product...?number=120-80
I didn't take my exhaust off either. I loosened the header bolts and pulled the pipe out about an inch. There was plenty of room to get the side over off. I think I could have done it without shifting the exhaust (I have a FM catless pipe though).
https://www.m-motorcycle.com/product...?number=120-80
