Clutch Cable Lube
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Is that all "new" cables from every manufacture?
What year did Harley start using "new" cables?
Just asking.....
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The replacement cable I bought from the dealer for my '94 has a plastic/nylon coating bonded to the cable. The original did not.
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Yea I can't help with when the new came out. I replaced a cable on my 02 last year and the stock replacement was the "new" kind. If you pull the cable completely out of the perch you see a white plastic looking case on the inner cable.
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This is from a preveous thread:
I hope that helps.
I have a 2010 Street Glide, and when I had the 1000 mile service performed they lubed my clutch cable with the lube that Harley specifies. When I picked the bike up I noticed the clutch was very grabby and would engage all at once. I thought that maybe the clutch was adjusted a little too tight and it would get better after a few miles. It didn't so I took it back to the dealer and found out that there were more folks complaining about the same problem. The service manager called Harley Davidson and was told that the new cables were not to be lubed or it would gum them up and cause the clutch to grab. Another case of the MoCo not passing along information to the dealers. They ended up replacing the clutch cable on my bike and at least 6 others. Needless to say they were not very happy. If you have lubed your cable and not had any problems that is great. I am just passing along the information as I know it.
I hope that helps.
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...and some more information for the smart guy that just has to know what "new" means. Geesh, you're at a computer. One would think you have google, or did you screw up and "Bing" it?
"The sportsters had a different cable in 2006 (didn't require lube). But my streetglide did not. Maybe early production. "
"The sportsters had a different cable in 2006 (didn't require lube). But my streetglide did not. Maybe early production. "
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I was referring to the "new" design which is on most if not all HD's the last I checked. If I recall correctly it's teflon coated on the inside. Guys that have lubed them created a problem. ...what's your service manual say?
I just did a little reading: Apparently Harley started switching to teflon lined cables in 06. There is conflict in some service manuals depending on the model. One guy had an 08 FLHX which required lube per the manual. Same guy with a 2010 says it's no longer in his manual to lube the clutch cable.
I have an aftermarket which doesn't require lube. She's a lot more slick than my first one.
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I just did a little reading: Apparently Harley started switching to teflon lined cables in 06. There is conflict in some service manuals depending on the model. One guy had an 08 FLHX which required lube per the manual. Same guy with a 2010 says it's no longer in his manual to lube the clutch cable.
I have an aftermarket which doesn't require lube. She's a lot more slick than my first one.
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