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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 11:03 PM
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Angry clutch cable

Put new clutch in 1980 shovelhead flt. Belt drive. Clutch cable has to much free play. Can't seem to adjust cable right. Any ideas
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 08:51 PM
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Sounds like the screw on the clutch pressure plate isn't adjusted right.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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It was the adjustment screw. Guy I got bike from had put a washer on screw for some reason not sure why so would not adjust. Took the washer off after many hours of scratching muy head and it works great now.
 
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