Clutch Cable Replacement (when?)
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Clutch Cable Replacement (when?)
Just trying to get an idea of when to replace my clutch cable. I have a 2009 Street glide with 14,000 miles, and just want to be proactive and replace before I get stranded on some long remote road with no help in site.
I know it depends on a lot of things whether it's all highway miles or city but trying to get a ball park mileage replacement.
Thanks for the help!
I know it depends on a lot of things whether it's all highway miles or city but trying to get a ball park mileage replacement.
Thanks for the help!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,747
Likes: 47
From: Central Florida
Hey Rick, my advice is put the thought out of your mind. It's not going to break for a long time. Plus, your bike is 6 years old with 14,000 miles. Replace in 2020 if you want to have a time frame to shoot for.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,776
Likes: 2,252
From: wet coast BC
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,021
Likes: 3,276
From:
When it breaks. You only have 14k on your bike, mine has over 85k and it still has the original clutch cable. They can break at any time, nobody knows for sure when that will be.
All joking aside, cables will stretch after much usage and time. The end of my throttle cable came loose, luckily while I was still in town and it only had a few thousand miles on it but when my Indy took a look at it, he said that it was defective from the beginning. He installed better quality cables and no problems since.
All joking aside, cables will stretch after much usage and time. The end of my throttle cable came loose, luckily while I was still in town and it only had a few thousand miles on it but when my Indy took a look at it, he said that it was defective from the beginning. He installed better quality cables and no problems since.
Last edited by SPRINGER; Apr 12, 2015 at 12:46 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Donnelly, ID
This is good to know. I realized mine is stretched far enough that it's only holding by a few threads on the adjuster nut. I was hoping not to have to pull my cover off after having just changed the primary oil.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
I purchased this bike from someone else 3 months ago with 11,000 miles, I currently have 14,400 on the clock.
I understand that the other owner road two up a lot and when I got it, I adjusted the clutch cable to bring it back into specs.
I'm used to a hydraulic clutch and that's why I'm bringing this topic up.
According to all of you, this is something I don't need to worry about for a while. And yes, I do ride whole lot more than the previous owner. lol
Thanks guys for the info
I understand that the other owner road two up a lot and when I got it, I adjusted the clutch cable to bring it back into specs.
I'm used to a hydraulic clutch and that's why I'm bringing this topic up.
According to all of you, this is something I don't need to worry about for a while. And yes, I do ride whole lot more than the previous owner. lol
Thanks guys for the info