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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by larsfum
I replaced mine a bit over a year ago with a Barnett. I pulled much smoother, and easier.
Yes, but how was the clutch!

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I really can't say enough good things about them. I've got Barnett's (clutch and throttle) on both my bikes. When I built my Sportster, I called them up and they put the actual cable assembly guy on the phone. We discussed what I was doing, gave him the measurements, and he was all set. After I got the cables, I discovered that I had screwed up measuring the clutch side. Way, way short. You might put some blame on Barnett since I suppose he should have known that the length of my throttle cable was so different from my clutch, but then I should have known that too.

Anyway, called them up, they said no problem, I sent back the dud, they sent a new one, and everything worked perfectly. Really couldn't have been a smoother experience.

They came across as good people running an honest, small business. Those are the kinds of folks I'm happy to support.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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My Barnett clutch cable came in... it includes a small black plastic cylindrical plug about 1/2 long x 3/8” diameter.
Anyone know how this piece is used?
 
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Originally Posted by GOGOBECK
My Barnett clutch cable came in... it includes a small black plastic cylindrical plug about 1/2 long x 3/8” diameter.
Anyone know how this piece is used?
That is what is used to connect your cable to your clutch lever.
 
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I replaced it this evening and rerouted the cable through the nacelle and eliminated the clamp.

I would guess Barnett’s claim of a 40% improved efficiency is true... much smoother operation.
 
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