clutch hard to pull
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clutch hard to pull
I have an 01 Raod king, not that my bike should matter with this. My clutch is really hard to pull and if Im in first gear at a stop, my bike is wanting to pull forward as if im letting the clutch out a little. Is there a clutch adjustment on my bike or is this just signs that I need a new clutch. If I do need a new clutch is that a DIY project or mechanic. I do brakes and oil changes and other lower skill mechanics on my vehicles. Any input would be great.
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I will start with the easy answer. Yes there is a clutch adjustment. It is typically at the front on the left side and protected by a rubber boot that looks like an accordion.
Secondly. Sounds like you need to lube the clutch cable.
Start with a cable lube and adjustment before replacing the clutch. I believe to replace the clutch requires a special socket to do the job.
Secondly. Sounds like you need to lube the clutch cable.
Start with a cable lube and adjustment before replacing the clutch. I believe to replace the clutch requires a special socket to do the job.
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rbeamj...
What you described is the CABLE adjuster, NOT the clutch adjuster. The clutch adjuster is in the primary case behind the derby cover. That's the big round cover on left side of your bike, down low, where the front of the belt from the rear wheel comes behind.
jdblasio32...
There are many threads here on adjusting the clutch, and the cable for that matter. Use the search, and others will chime in soon I'm sure. Let me also express the need for a service manual. You will never get as much use out of anything else you buy for your bike, IMHO...
What you described is the CABLE adjuster, NOT the clutch adjuster. The clutch adjuster is in the primary case behind the derby cover. That's the big round cover on left side of your bike, down low, where the front of the belt from the rear wheel comes behind.
jdblasio32...
There are many threads here on adjusting the clutch, and the cable for that matter. Use the search, and others will chime in soon I'm sure. Let me also express the need for a service manual. You will never get as much use out of anything else you buy for your bike, IMHO...
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Had that put on my 01 Road King and did help dramatically. Last year I replaced the clutch with a Barnett Scorpion and with the mix/max of springs it can be from stupid easy to crazy hard to pull the lever. Now I need the clutch reducer on the recently bought Road Glide.
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Cable (s) lubrication should be done regularly.
Not doing so greatly increases the chances of them breaking....at the worst possible time.
I had the reduced effort clutch spring and the auto primary chain adjuster installed several years ago on my '00 Ultra.
I had both throttle cables replaced when the bike was in the shop for other repairs. It was twelve years old and had over 75,000 miles on the clock so I considered it "preventative maintenance".
Not doing so greatly increases the chances of them breaking....at the worst possible time.
I had the reduced effort clutch spring and the auto primary chain adjuster installed several years ago on my '00 Ultra.
I had both throttle cables replaced when the bike was in the shop for other repairs. It was twelve years old and had over 75,000 miles on the clock so I considered it "preventative maintenance".
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