Clutch Adjustment Issues

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Apr 9, 2024 | 01:25 PM

#21

Bubba Zanetti

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I love it when a plan comes together...

Apr 9, 2024 | 01:50 PM

#22

Leimy

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From: Phoenix Arizona

Hi,
I understand the length of the spring,
what about spring strength?
Is it just to keep the cable in place and not add any tension?
The size of the spring would add tension possibly

Apr 9, 2024 | 01:55 PM

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GOGOBECK

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From: Moneta, Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

I didn`t take that pic, it was on another site, but I think I know what it is...

Redline MTL Gear Lube.

I can tell you for sure this is Redline MTL (it`s my Softail transmission case

I pay attention to your posts!
I use MTL in the primary case… it’s never green lol

Apr 9, 2024 | 05:46 PM

#24

Dan89FLSTC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GOGOBECK

I pay attention to your posts!
I use MTL in the primary case… it’s never green lol

It has been a long time since I used MTL, my memory could be faulty...

Apr 10, 2024 | 04:31 AM

#25

Greaser1340

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From: Scotland UK

***** and ramp assembly is the biggest PITA for evo clutches in my opinion. The number of times I have accidentaly squeezed the clutch lever to check cable adjustment when slackening it off and dislodged the ***** out of the ramp then need to go into it to fix...

Apr 10, 2024 | 06:04 PM

#26

GREENOHAWK69

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From: DFW

I've had the cover off at least half a dozen times and it always went back together fine. Until this time, which I forgot that I had grabbed the clutch lever accidentally. Had me stumped enough to create this thread. 😆😅

Apr 11, 2024 | 06:51 AM

#27

Yankee Dog

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From: Brighton, MI

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

To keep the ball and ramp arm in position, put a spring on the end of the cable, inside the cover.

PN 33201-79 is commonly used (only available from aftermarket, but you could probably source a suitable spring at a hardware store).

I like that! Next time I'm in there, that spring is going in! (If I remember).

Apr 11, 2024 | 07:57 AM

#28

GLFLSTCI02

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From: Eastern Ontario

I added the spring to my 1995 FXDS when I changed the cable, I used a shovelhead shifter pawl spring. You cannot feel any additional force on the lever, it's nice to know it helps keep load off the throwout bearing when clutch is engaged.

Gene