Clutch adjustment
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From: Boscawen NH
Clutch adjustment
my street bob surges in the same RPM range in every gear,i was thinking maybe it was the clutch,i have the 07 dyna manual, and followed the procedure for adjusting the clutch, got on it started it put it in gear and the clutch didnt even engage, went nowhere, did it again by the book and even came on here and watched the video for doing the adjustment still nothing, had to back the adjuster screw out 3 1/2 turns to make it work, the manual and video said only 1/2 to 1 turn
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From: Boscawen NH
yes i did, adjusted the slack into the cable first, then adjusted the pack, i feel it had to be that way before i started or i wouldnt have been riding, question is why is it that way, i have tried the adjustment 4 times now, with the same result every time
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Something is def not right.... there's no way you should have to back off 3.5 turns that just does not make sense.
So when you adjust your cable first, you are "collapsing" it right? Meaning you are putting the maximum "slop" into your cable, before adjusting the clutch pack... meaning the male threaded portion of the adjust mechansim, will be fully inside the female section.... ?
So when you adjust your cable first, you are "collapsing" it right? Meaning you are putting the maximum "slop" into your cable, before adjusting the clutch pack... meaning the male threaded portion of the adjust mechansim, will be fully inside the female section.... ?
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Agreed, something is wrong. I adjusted mine per the manual a few weeks ago and it was perfect. Did you operate the clutch a few times to seat the ***** first? Were you able to hold the adjustment bolt when you cranked down the lock nut?
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From: Boscawen NH
yes to all of the above, i have tried and tried again to make sure that i follow each step to the letter, and its the same every time, if i do 1/2 to 1 turn i can put it in gear and it just sits there, wont even try to move.
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Try this method. I got it from another HD site and it works great every time, first time!
Here is an almost fool proof method for clutch adjustment. It takes the guesswork out of the "feel" for the adjuster.
Once you have opened up the derby cover and are ready to proceed...
1)Collapse the adjuster on the cable sleeve all the way.
2)Pull the lever against the bar and hold it there with light force.
3) After breaking the clutch lock nut loose,turn the pushrod adjuster bolt in with the allen wrench while holding the lever against the bar lightly until it starts to force the lever away for some distance. (Do this more than once to get the feel). While keeping light pressure on the lever back the adjuster bolt out just until the lever touches the bar again and then another little bit, about 1/2 turn , then tighten the lock nut in this position while holding the adjuster in place so it doesn't move. Easiest done with a "T" handle allen wrench.
4)Adjust the cable free play at the lever for 1/16"-1/8" free play and lock the lock nut on the adjuster. Slide the protective cover back over the adjuster.
You should be good to go .
Always adjust the clutch on a cold bike for best results.
It's better to adjust the clutch so that it starts to grab at least an inch or more from the bar for complete disc separation, which translates into better/quieter shifting.
Using this method, you can "feel" where the lever is going to grab with a little practice.
ALSO see clutch clutch adjustment by the book.
Here is an almost fool proof method for clutch adjustment. It takes the guesswork out of the "feel" for the adjuster.
Once you have opened up the derby cover and are ready to proceed...
1)Collapse the adjuster on the cable sleeve all the way.
2)Pull the lever against the bar and hold it there with light force.
3) After breaking the clutch lock nut loose,turn the pushrod adjuster bolt in with the allen wrench while holding the lever against the bar lightly until it starts to force the lever away for some distance. (Do this more than once to get the feel). While keeping light pressure on the lever back the adjuster bolt out just until the lever touches the bar again and then another little bit, about 1/2 turn , then tighten the lock nut in this position while holding the adjuster in place so it doesn't move. Easiest done with a "T" handle allen wrench.
4)Adjust the cable free play at the lever for 1/16"-1/8" free play and lock the lock nut on the adjuster. Slide the protective cover back over the adjuster.
You should be good to go .
Always adjust the clutch on a cold bike for best results.
It's better to adjust the clutch so that it starts to grab at least an inch or more from the bar for complete disc separation, which translates into better/quieter shifting.
Using this method, you can "feel" where the lever is going to grab with a little practice.
ALSO see clutch clutch adjustment by the book.
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i've only adjusted my clutch once by the book. so i dont have much to compair my one adjustment too...