stiff clutch pull ?
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stiff clutch pull ?
Just picked up my new ride today 17' SGS first huge improvement all the way around compared to my 14. The only thing right now I find a bit disturbing is how hard the clutch pull is and the friction point well I barley have to pull to shift anyone else notice this or is it just me.... oh and finding neutral is a piece of cake huge improvement on the transmission noise and shifting 
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cardiff, CA
Yep, harder to pull. Been discussed many times.
Road Captain
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From: North Port Florida
Yeah, mine is harder to pull than my old Street Bob, the friction zone is way out there also. You'll get used to it. My bike is hard to find neutral, best to bump the throttle and it pops in.
Road Warrior
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From: SE Washington
Congrats on the new ride ejvette.
Noticed everything described. Taken around 1000 miles to finally start getting used to the clutch. Had to be real careful at first. Felt like a novice in parking lots, and still do at times. It's still not second nature, but I'm starting to actually like it this clutch... especially in the twisties.
Noticed everything described. Taken around 1000 miles to finally start getting used to the clutch. Had to be real careful at first. Felt like a novice in parking lots, and still do at times. It's still not second nature, but I'm starting to actually like it this clutch... especially in the twisties.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Delaware
Once I realized that I no longer had to make a fist (full pull) with my left hand for clutch action and instead could simply make a claw (almost 1/3 the previous motion), the extra effort and funkiness went away. Neutral is still a ***** to find with ease and the soft gear changes seem to go away as riding hours add up in the day. I'm not complaining, just my observations.
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From: Chicago area
For what it's worth a set of 1200N clutch springs was installed with the Stage III kit in my Ultra Limited and I find the clutch action much improved over stock. Pull is a little harder than stock but the engagement seems better.
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HD has a fix for this, but like everything their branded parts are way expensive..I found an aftermarket part for much cheaper..attached pic
