clutch arm
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clutch arm
according to the manual the clutch arm should be measured to the started motor for about a half inch gap from the point where the cable goes in.thats not possible as my arm sits above the starter where the cable goes in. any thoughts. thanks
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It pays to know exactly what is trying to be accomplished... The plan is to utilize the "cam action" of the fingers against the Throwout...
A careful look see [kicker cover off] will show you what you need to be concerned with... If you start before the "cam" or late into it... the clutch cannot operate correctly..Take yer time, study the parts, and good luck
A careful look see [kicker cover off] will show you what you need to be concerned with... If you start before the "cam" or late into it... the clutch cannot operate correctly..Take yer time, study the parts, and good luck
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you can feel for the "sweet" spot by pressure of the arm - I build a lot of one off arms for guys - I typically run the arm through the limits - then find the 1/2 point and adjust from there - what racpres said is right - if you had a window on the kicker cover you could get it exact - too far back and you dont get full actuaton - too far forward and it hits the limit - you can also measure the travel of the adjuster screw - sweet spot will give optinal travel (in my experience)
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From: la la land jerzey
turn the screw in till you feel it being influenced - then turn it counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn and tighten - thats the starting point so the throw-out bearing is not being used all the time is all you are doing with the starting spot - then you have the fulcrum point correct so the travel is correct in the circle the clutches uses
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Something just ain't right maybe... a picture would help... it is Vital for proper operation, that the Arm start at the beginning of the "cam" period.. whatever it takes.. Look at it and Digest what is Happening...
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thanks.what i will say is i have slight free play at the arm and hand lever is adjusted correctly i watched a you tube video of mikes harley garage on shovelhead clutch adjustment and he said slight freeplay at the arm is what it should be so the bearing is not binding. my clutch works good with no issues .it just peace of mind
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ps the manual I have says push the arm as forward as you can - it really should say towards the rear, taking up cable tension.
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thanks. what im saying is the whole arm sits higher than the starter motor
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When setting up, if you can see it, ( I remove the oil tank ) when the hand lever is halfway to the bars, the arm and the cable form a 90 degree angle, this is the ideal spot.
I then note the position of the arm relative to a stationary part (starter works for me) for future use.
I then note the position of the arm relative to a stationary part (starter works for me) for future use.