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Mar 10, 2011 | 09:11 AM

#11

USMAMule

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From: Stone Harbor, NJ

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Originally Posted by Wyde Glyde Bry

Yes you have to adjust the clutch behind the derby cover when ever you relieve tension on the cable with the cable adjustment nuts. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here but I bet that's your problem.

Bry,

Thanks for the tips...and the links. I will review. On looking for info for this problem, I found another forum member thread who suggested that maybe the clutch cable may have been pinched by one of the lift arms. Is this possible? Seems CRAZY to route the clutch cable under the bike but what do I know. (Obviously not much. LOL)

Thanks Again,

USMAMule.

Mar 10, 2011 | 09:46 AM

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misfitJason

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You don't really have to adjust the clutch itself because it is already tightened down with a lock nut so it really just stays in position but the wreck could have loosened it and I really didn't equate that till now but it's a good idea to check out and inspect

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:12 PM

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8541hog

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I have removed, replaced, and adjusted the cable many times and never had to touch the actual clutch.

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:02 PM

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trip20

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Maybe I have it backwards? Never adjust the clutch with out also adjusting free play on the cable?

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:05 PM

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8541hog

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Originally Posted by Wyde Glyde Bry

Maybe I have it backwards? Never adjust the clutch with out also adjusting free play on the cable?

That is the correct procedure

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:07 PM

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8541hog

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Originally Posted by USMAMule

Yes it is VERY possible the cable was pinched by the lift. I make it a habit to check that anytime I put the bike on the lift, BEFORE lifting.

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:19 PM

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blueangel73

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Order a new cable so you will have it in when you return from the trip. It can't hurt to have a second one on hand if the current one ends up being fine.