Please explain this clutch adjustment question
 

I have a 2018 Lowrider and I have noticed that the clutch engages and disengages when the lever is almost all the way out away from the grip.
I have smaller hands and I find this to be problematic as the engage/disengage point is too far out for my smaller hands. I realize that any clutch cable freeplay adjustment is no longer an option with the new yellow automatic cable freeplay mechanism. So when adjusting the clutch pack adjuster screw out 3/4 of a turn as opposed to 1/2 turn create the desired effect of moving the clutch lever closer to the grip for engagement and disengagement of the clutch?

Where's the question, just looks like a statement with a question mark?

I haven't seen the 2018 cable clutch system.

Generally speaking, you don't want to move the hand lever position, by adjusting the clutch pack. You want the clutch pack adjusted for proper engagement. If you alter that balance, you could get a clutch that doesn't release all the way or engage all the way.. both conditions are bad for the clutch and can be unsafe.

In the past you set the clutch pack and then adjust the "freeplay" of the handle by the cable adjuster. Are you sure there is no cable adjustment available? Doesn't make sense to me...

However, if there's no cable adjustment, or not enough cable adjustment, you can do what the hydraulic clutch guys do (they can't adjust the clutch or the lever). You can buy one of the levers available that have adjustable positions...

I've never used one, but these have been discussed on several forums. DO a search for them and people seem to like them....

https://www.hogleverage.com/store/c7...h_Only%29.html

I've chased this rabbit myself and have determined that there is no adjustment in the new softail clutch cable.

I use Oberon adjustables and like them a bunch.

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I too am frustrated with the minimal friction zone. Adjusting the lever makes the reach easier but I wanted more zone.

This morning I installed a Rekluse "TorqDrive" clutch pack. It has a *bunch* more plates than the OEM clutch pack.

https://rekluse.com/product/torq-drive-clutch-hd/
https://rekluse.com/support/parts/?itemId=RMS-285E

The friction zone is much wider now and the engagement is soft but positive. It is a real pleasure to use now.

I have had Rekluse auto clutches before so that is how I knew to try their "normal" clutch.

Installation took 2-3 hours only because I work slow. You don't need any super special tools, either.

$400 is a chunk of change, though. (Dennis Kirk sells them.)

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FWIW, I use this primary oil, filled to the bottom of the pressure plate: https://www.redlineoil.com/v-twin-primary-case-oil

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I have adjusted the clutch by going to the clutch adjuster that is inline like it always has been. It is now under the black plastic sleeve against the left side downtube of the frame next to the oil cooler (left side as you sit on the bike).

Slide the black cover up, push the red tabs back that hold the adjustment in place (you have to go see it to understand what I'm referring to) and you can spin the lower yellow part which is the same as before to adjust freeplay.

Works for me.

There is a thread a few pages back on the same issue. May find some helpful info there. Good luck