Yes,until you push the TO bearing too far.

 

The bearing already had a fair amount of wear, looking at the pieces. It's a ten year old bike with almost 30k miles on it. So when I stressed it by over tightening the cable, I think that was all it needed because it was already weak, and isn't very robust to begin with. I'll probably throw in the heavier duty Baker bearing kit next time I drain my transmission, I'll probably flush it one more time before my next big ride. I could only find 8 out of the 9 rollers, so while I'm guessing it fell out when I opened things up I want to look for metal shavings after a little more riding than just around the block to warm things up.

Maybe someone with a little more mechanical knowledge might be able to help me with a question on the clutch adjustment... I know that the service manual calls for 1/2 to 1 full turn back on the adjustment screw, but I have heard mechanics advocate for 1/2 turn and I know that's what HD service techs turn it back to. I prefer the engagement point to be closer to the grip so I like mine in the 3/4 to 1 turn range, does this put more stress on the throw out bearing and the clutch?

 

Hi Kevin,
When I replaced the clutchcable it was in for about 80K km and showed no wear or tear.
The current cable is in about 50K km, no issues up to now. I have to admit...haven't check inside though.