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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 07:00 AM
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just installed new bars and clutch cable on 2018 street bob, do i need to do a clutch adjustment at the basket if the free play on the lever feels correct? i feel as though the automatic adjuster on the cable for tension and free play would've taken care of that
 
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just installed new bars and clutch cable on 2018 street bob, do i need to do a clutch adjustment at the basket if the free play on the lever feels correct? i feel as though the automatic adjuster on the cable for tension and free play would've taken care of that
They say you’re supposed to also adjust the basket when changing upper cable half’s, but I didn’t since I had just had my 1K service done a few weeks before I changed mine. I don’t have any problems or feel like any adjustments are out. My clutch feels great.
 
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