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Aug 11, 2010 | 01:30 PM

Tomcatt78

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Diaphragm spring adjustment

Is there a way to check the diaphragm spring adjustment? The manual says to use a straight edge against the adjustment plate and measure the distance to the compression spring with a feeler gauge but I can't figure out what they mean and there is no picture in the manual. Also, there is a blue line marked on the spring so is that an indication of where the spring should be positioned?

Aug 12, 2010 | 12:19 AM

miacycles

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the blue line is a mark to tell you which spring you have. Do you have a Clymers or Harley Manual?? Year and model of Bike???

Aug 12, 2010 | 08:37 AM

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The bike is an '85 FXRP. I have a Harley manual

Aug 12, 2010 | 10:44 AM

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I'm looking at the Harley manual right now for 84-86 FLT/FXR Models. It says "5. See Figure 6-20. Place a straightedge..." and figure 6-20 shows a straightedge and has everything labeled as to what's what.

Aug 12, 2010 | 05:27 PM

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I saw that part. I'm trying to figure out how to get a straight edge across the plate without having to take off the primary cover. I noticed that when I pull in the clutch lever, the plates do not push out evenly. Only one side of the plates will push out.

Aug 12, 2010 | 06:25 PM

miacycles

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Go to Loews and purchase a short piece of flat steel or aluminum, cut id down to the appropriate size, label it, then drill a hole in it so you can hang it up and be able to find it next time.