Clunkiest clutch action ever.......
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So, the connector in between the new adjustable upper cable and the OEM lower cable is still the OEM coupling? Or FBI's connector, or something similar? Hard to make out in the pic. Does it just add another adjuster to the set up?
I'd like to fine a one piece cable with an adjuster at the lever, like yours, to replace the whole kit and caboodle. Any connection is a possible point of some degree of failure. Just like in the electrician world, any splice is a possible point of failure.......
I guess you'd just have to have a one piece cable custom built......
I'd like to fine a one piece cable with an adjuster at the lever, like yours, to replace the whole kit and caboodle. Any connection is a possible point of some degree of failure. Just like in the electrician world, any splice is a possible point of failure.......
I guess you'd just have to have a one piece cable custom built......
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Since the replacement cable is a two piece setup it makes me wonder if the clutch action or feel would be any different than just using the FB adjuster at the junction of the two cables. No more often than I have to adjust one of these modern cables I don't mind the adjustment point being at the cable junction. Yeah it can be a pain with lowers but I've stripped this bike down and put it back together a couple of times now so it ain't too bad.
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Since the replacement cable is a two piece setup it makes me wonder if the clutch action or feel would be any different than just using the FB adjuster at the junction of the two cables. No more often than I have to adjust one of these modern cables I don't mind the adjustment point being at the cable junction. Yeah it can be a pain with lowers but I've stripped this bike down and put it back together a couple of times now so it ain't too bad.
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I do clutch adjustment every 5k miles, that means playing with the cable tension, lever side adjuster makes it so much easier.
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Looks like post #9 was mine. What info are you trying to pull from me 😀 sorry I might have missed the question. Install is pretty simple, similar to a different adjuster you disconnect OEM plastic one, pull clutch lever off and pull the cable out of it. In my case Ive also had to open the primary and loosen the clutch adjuster, so that lower part has more slack.
Remove original cable, route the new one. Connect two parts and slide a cover over it.
Reinstall the clutch lever. Adjust clutch to your liking (half to full turn). Adjust free play at the perch. Enjoy.
Ive had this setup on my 24 for about 7k and now on 25 for 6700. Love it, I have lowers, so adjusting free play at the perch is God sent.
Remove original cable, route the new one. Connect two parts and slide a cover over it.
Reinstall the clutch lever. Adjust clutch to your liking (half to full turn). Adjust free play at the perch. Enjoy.
Ive had this setup on my 24 for about 7k and now on 25 for 6700. Love it, I have lowers, so adjusting free play at the perch is God sent.
I have the factory service manual and step one is remove the outer fairing. I honestly cannot see how that will free up additional space to route the cable. It looks like that even taking the outer off, you are still blocked by the inner fairing. I Do think the nacelle around the bar risers needs to come off.
Im not opposed to taking the outer fairing off but would prefer to avoid it. I had the fairing off several time on my 2012 and it got pretty good at it, so not afraid to do that step if needed.
Give me any advice you can based on your experience.
Thanks
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No need to remove the outer fairing for RG, I've only removed nacelle and it should give you all the access you need. Cable is routed in the channel on the right side of the frame head and also kept in place with a P-clamp under nacelle.
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I installed the Fatbaggers upper cable on my 2024 Road Glide. Its a fairly easy install but their instructions are a little vague.
Well worth the effort and cost. I did about a 20 mile test ride and the gritty and notchiness of the stock cable are almost completely gone and has a smooth feel through the lever travel. Also gets rid of the plastic adjuster I never could get to adjust to my preference.
Well worth the effort and cost. I did about a 20 mile test ride and the gritty and notchiness of the stock cable are almost completely gone and has a smooth feel through the lever travel. Also gets rid of the plastic adjuster I never could get to adjust to my preference.
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