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Jul 6, 2010 | 07:08 PM

Yosemite

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Clutch adjustment procedure

I know this isn't the right place, but I trust you guys.

I am traveling and don't have my manuals to reference. My friend just called and has his friend's 97 Sportster 1200 down needing a clutch adjustment. He has no manual nor has he done this before.

I believe I know what to do to talk him through it, but can someone post the steps here so I can be sure please.

Also, how much/what type of primary oil? Is there a fill mark behind the derby cover or is it just 1 quart like my 75?

Oh, it has the easy pull thing installed.

Thanks.

Jul 6, 2010 | 07:23 PM

HOG_0308

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hope this helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92wwLiNwE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_sa_S3plos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-KVQ-q4xoY

Jul 6, 2010 | 08:03 PM

IronMick

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Originally Posted by Yosemite

... 97 Sportster 1200 down needing a clutch adjustment ... Also, how much/what type of primary oil? Is there a fill mark behind the derby cover or is it just 1 quart like my 75? ...

Sorry, i can't help with the clutch adjustment on an 07; but your 1975, if it is a Sportster, does not take a quart in the primary. It takes 1.5 pints, 24 oz - or until it begins to drip out of the overflow hole with the bike level, then wait until it stops dripping. A quart is way too much!