Clutch issue
Road Master
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From: Northeastern Indiana
I have found this works to put the engage point where you want it ... First thing is to make sure the clutch pack is properly adjusted.
Adjust the cable as you normally would ... check the engage point ... then you can fine tune the engage point by making the cable longer or shorter.
Making the cable a little longer will move the engage point away from the grip ... making the cable a little shorter will move the engage point toward the grip. It only takes a half or quarter turn on the cable adjuster to fine tune the engage point.
Adjust the cable as you normally would ... check the engage point ... then you can fine tune the engage point by making the cable longer or shorter.
Making the cable a little longer will move the engage point away from the grip ... making the cable a little shorter will move the engage point toward the grip. It only takes a half or quarter turn on the cable adjuster to fine tune the engage point.
Road Master
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From: Fairfax County, VA
Personally, I like the 'problem' the OP describes, not a problem unless the plates are dragging. I hate having that much lever travel. Slow shifts that aren't smooth and you have to get your fingers out of the way.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: connecticut
My 2003 FXDWG has had a clutch that does'nt engage until lever is almost completely released. It's been adjusted by two competent mechanics and the clutch pack has been replaced. I would really like to get it to work like my 2015 FXDL. It does have the easy clutch cam installed, but I'm pretty sure it was the same before and after the cam change. Any ideas ?
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You want your handle to be adjusted where there is approximately a dime's width between the handle and the handle mount, sitting static.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Lancaster, CA.
The problem is I ride this bike for a while and then hop on my other bike, forgetting the clutch on my new bike starts engaging right away... I've ran the bike into my car in the driveway...
Road Master
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From: Fairfax County, VA
No argument here and no criticism. Just a different point of view. Actually thanks to you, I will make some adjustments to my bike to see if I can't get closer to my preference. The clutch is working perfectly so I haven't bothered.
I use two fingers and would love to have full disengagement/engagement in the first inch of pull, like my hydraulic bikes (non-Harley).
Cheers!
I use two fingers and would love to have full disengagement/engagement in the first inch of pull, like my hydraulic bikes (non-Harley).
Cheers!
Last edited by Mr-Mike; Oct 25, 2017 at 10:16 AM.
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Tourer
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From: Lancaster, CA.
No argument here and no criticism. Just a different point of view. Actually thanks to you, I will make some adjustments to my bike to see if I can't get closer to my preference. The clutch is working perfectly so I haven't bothered.
I use two fingers and would love to have full disengagement/engagement in the first inch of pull, like my hydraulic bikes (non-Harley).
Cheers!
I use two fingers and would love to have full disengagement/engagement in the first inch of pull, like my hydraulic bikes (non-Harley).
Cheers!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 981
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From: Fairfax County, VA
How does that come into play. I don't understand but sure it wouldn't matter. Actually, being able to keep two fingers on the grip alone, with the clutch engaged (other two fingers), would be a benefit in that situation - as you pull away hard you can hold the bars effectively while releasing the clutch.
The issue for me is to fully engage the clutch means the fingers would be in the way if the lever gets too close to the grip. So, you have put all fingers on the lever (or release the grip itself). Totally unacceptable. If you've done any track time, you know...
The issue for me is to fully engage the clutch means the fingers would be in the way if the lever gets too close to the grip. So, you have put all fingers on the lever (or release the grip itself). Totally unacceptable. If you've done any track time, you know...
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Tourer
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From: Lancaster, CA.
How does that come into play. I don't understand but sure it wouldn't matter. Actually, being able to keep two fingers on the grip alone, with the clutch engaged (other two fingers), would be a benefit in that situation - as you pull away hard you can hold the bars effectively while releasing the clutch.
The issue for me is to fully engage the clutch means the fingers would be in the way if the lever gets too close to the grip. So, you have put all fingers on the lever (or release the grip itself). Totally unacceptable. If you've done any track time, you know...
The issue for me is to fully engage the clutch means the fingers would be in the way if the lever gets too close to the grip. So, you have put all fingers on the lever (or release the grip itself). Totally unacceptable. If you've done any track time, you know...