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Hey all I'm sure this is an easy one.... I have a 2009 FXD super glide and I'm trying to make the controls a little more... "friendly" for me. I was cursed with small *** hands, so reaching for the clutch on the FXD gets very tiring as I'm forced to pull it with one or two fingers. either that or I have to pretty much take my hand off the grip to reach for it.
What I'm wondering, is there any adjustment I can make to this thing to allow the clutch lever to sit closer to grip? I recall my sportster a few years back, it was REALLY easy to reach for that grip and didn't require a whole lot of pressure to engage it. So controlling it was WAYYYY easier and quicker. I realize we're talking about two totally different clutch packs and engine designs, and that I can't really talk about sportsters and dynas in the same sentence in that regard, but I just wanted a basis for comparison to get my point across.
Hey all I'm sure this is an easy one.... I have a 2009 FXD super glide and I'm trying to make the controls a little more... "friendly" for me. I was cursed with small *** hands, so reaching for the clutch on the FXD gets very tiring as I'm forced to pull it with one or two fingers. either that or I have to pretty much take my hand off the grip to reach for it.
What I'm wondering, is there any adjustment I can make to this thing to allow the clutch lever to sit closer to grip? I recall my sportster a few years back, it was REALLY easy to reach for that grip and didn't require a whole lot of pressure to engage it. So controlling it was WAYYYY easier and quicker. I realize we're talking about two totally different clutch packs and engine designs, and that I can't really talk about sportsters and dynas in the same sentence in that regard, but I just wanted a basis for comparison to get my point across.
Stupid small hands. >
RSD has a really sweet adjustable clutch and brake lever. They are kinda pricey, but one of the only setups along that lines available.
If you adjust the cable so there's more slack it won't fully disengage and will create more problems for you. The best solution is to get an adjustable clutch lever. I had to research those due to an injury and the one I found with the highest amount of adjustment was the Oberon. Not cheap but extremely well made and worth it if you get the result. And due to the cam action it uses there is less effort to work the lever.
I looked at the RSD but it didn't have nearly as much range of adjustment.
You can adjust your clutch pack through the derby cover easily. Just set it up at 1/2 turn(stock) out from seated and see how it feels. You can go to 3/4 or even 1 turn if you get good clutch separation. If it finds neutral fine and doesn't want to creep in 1st your ok.
You can also go to 1/8" end gap on the clutch cable. That will bring the friction zone closer to the grip.
You mention the sporty was easier,,
I wonder if it was just a different handlebar set up that allowed your hands to be in a different position,,
Did the sporty have buckhorn/ramhorn handle bars?
You mention the sporty was easier,,
I wonder if it was just a different handlebar set up that allowed your hands to be in a different position,,
Did the sporty have buckhorn/ramhorn handle bars?
Yes it did. Those are the stock style bar Harley gives you. The bars were almost IDENTICAL to the bars that came on the superglide. I now have 10" mini apes on there, so they're certainly not uncomfortable or crazy high. The other thing though about the sporty was the clutch lever sat MUCH closer to the grip, and the pressure needed to apply to the lever to disengage was small compared to the Dyna.
Thanks guys for the suggestions... I'll check out the Oberon and RSD.
If you adjust the cable so there's more slack it won't fully disengage and will create more problems for you. The best solution is to get an adjustable clutch lever. I had to research those due to an injury and the one I found with the highest amount of adjustment was the Oberon. Not cheap but extremely well made and worth it if you get the result. And due to the cam action it uses there is less effort to work the lever.
I looked at the RSD but it didn't have nearly as much range of adjustment.
Man those Oberon's not only are exactly what I need, but they also LOOK f'n sweet. I may try a pair of these. They come in pairs - for brake and clutch sides. AND they come in silver or black. EXCELLENT.
These are excellent quality and very precise. Here's a pic showing the stock lever clamped on top of the Oberon to show how much closer to the grip it can be.
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Clutch adjustment / customizing?
