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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Does anyone have a diagram for the clutch on a 1984 ironhead. Yesterday while I was riding the clutch cable got stiff and then snapped. I almost didn't make it home. I popped off the primary cover and can't really tell what's going on except that the fluids are thick as grease and has a hint of water in it. The diagram would be a great help and any advice would be greatly appreciated also.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Good schematic diagrams in the factory service manual and parts books. However, you may not need them. Drain the fluid, clean it up in there, put it back together with a new cable, ensure the cable is completely free along its entire length, follow the rather detailed 6-step instructions in the service manual to adjust the cable, then the clutch, and then fine tune the cable adjustment.

Note that this is quite a different procedure from clutch cable adjustment for most bikes.

I assume you do not yet have the manuals. You definitely need both. A Clymer and/or a Haynes is a good extra. The HD shops can order the manuals for you. Also J&P Cycles. May be cheaper to get them from eBay or other internet sources.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Thank you so much. This is my first Ironhead and I am trying to learn as I go.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Parts Catalog: 99451-85A
Service Manual: 99484-85
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Good luck with the 84 I have a bobber that year
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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