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So im installing new clutch cable made by Magnum shielding in to my 05 FXSTBI
Everything is installed, and adjusted(Or so I believe) but for some reason when I pull the clutch lever, it does not disengage. I put it in the 1st gear with engine off. Pull the clutch lever, bike wont move, because clutch is still engaged.
I have adjusted the cable at the adjuster multiple times. I feel that they are good(lever has slight play - may be the with of nickel? Not too tight/lose)
I adjusted the shaft from primary side.. tuned the shaft until I felt slight resistance, and backed it out about 1/2 turn. I can see clutch move in and out when I pull the lever. But its not disengaging.
I reinstalled clutch cover while making sure that 3 ball bearing did not fall out of grove, and made sure that ramp is magnum shield Cable itself have about 2 3/4' play, which is just about right. It has more length of inner cable then the OEM one that I replaced, but lack of inner cable length is unlikely.
what am I missing??
Everything is installed, and adjusted(Or so I believe) but for some reason when I pull the clutch lever, it does not disengage. I put it in the 1st gear with engine off. Pull the clutch lever, bike wont move, because clutch is still engaged.
I have adjusted the cable at the adjuster multiple times. I feel that they are good(lever has slight play - may be the with of nickel? Not too tight/lose)
I adjusted the shaft from primary side.. tuned the shaft until I felt slight resistance, and backed it out about 1/2 turn. I can see clutch move in and out when I pull the lever. But its not disengaging.
I reinstalled clutch cover while making sure that 3 ball bearing did not fall out of grove, and made sure that ramp is magnum shield Cable itself have about 2 3/4' play, which is just about right. It has more length of inner cable then the OEM one that I replaced, but lack of inner cable length is unlikely.
what am I missing??
Last edited by Mity2; May 16, 2020 at 12:37 AM.
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Keep in mind that when a clutch and its oil are cold there will be quite a bit of drag, even when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Drop it in gear, pull in the clutch lever and move the bike back and forth, this will break most of that friction, but you will still feel some drag as you move the bike.
Drop it in gear, pull in the clutch lever and move the bike back and forth, this will break most of that friction, but you will still feel some drag as you move the bike.
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There is another thread on this very topic . You need to be sure before you tighten up the clutch cable housing that that the " Ball Ramp " is pushed all the way back . If it isn't rotated back , you'll have this exact issue . Start buy bolting on the housing , leave it loose , then using the cable , push it in to rotate the ball plate as far back as it will go .
Hope this helps ..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-problems.html
Hope this helps ..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-problems.html
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There is another thread on this very topic . You need to be sure before you tighten up the clutch cable housing that that the " Ball Ramp " is pushed all the way back . If it isn't rotated back , you'll have this exact issue . Start buy bolting on the housing , leave it loose , then using the cable , push it in to rotate the ball plate as far back as it will go .
Hope this helps ..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-problems.html
Hope this helps ..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-problems.html
Plus I laid old cable next my new one, new one is tiny bed longer
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Before installing the cable on the lever end , try loosening the adjuster all the way so more cable is exposed ( shortening the cable housing ) . If your clutch is still not engaging you've run out of adjustment on the adjuster ( make sure you leave enough thread on the adjuster to fine tune ) . Then you'll have to open up the primary and readjust your pushrod .
Once you get the clutch cable routed and set , ( remove the derby cover ) loosen the pushrod nut ( 11/16 socket ) and turn the set screw inwards until it touches the plate , you can use an allen key , but I prefer my fingers so I can feel when it touches the plate , then back it off about 1/2 turn . Then tighten up the nut making sure the set screw doesn't move .
Fine tune the cable adjustment and test it , you should be good to go .
Once you get the clutch cable routed and set , ( remove the derby cover ) loosen the pushrod nut ( 11/16 socket ) and turn the set screw inwards until it touches the plate , you can use an allen key , but I prefer my fingers so I can feel when it touches the plate , then back it off about 1/2 turn . Then tighten up the nut making sure the set screw doesn't move .
Fine tune the cable adjustment and test it , you should be good to go .
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Before installing the cable on the lever end , try loosening the adjuster all the way so more cable is exposed ( shortening the cable housing ) . If your clutch is still not engaging you've run out of adjustment on the adjuster ( make sure you leave enough thread on the adjuster to fine tune ) . Then you'll have to open up the primary and readjust your pushrod .
Once you get the clutch cable routed and set , ( remove the derby cover ) loosen the pushrod nut ( 11/16 socket ) and turn the set screw inwards until it touches the plate , you can use an allen key , but I prefer my fingers so I can feel when it touches the plate , then back it off about 1/2 turn . Then tighten up the nut making sure the set screw doesn't move .
Fine tune the cable adjustment and test it , you should be good to go .
Once you get the clutch cable routed and set , ( remove the derby cover ) loosen the pushrod nut ( 11/16 socket ) and turn the set screw inwards until it touches the plate , you can use an allen key , but I prefer my fingers so I can feel when it touches the plate , then back it off about 1/2 turn . Then tighten up the nut making sure the set screw doesn't move .
Fine tune the cable adjustment and test it , you should be good to go .
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The only other thing I can think of , is double check the ball bearings under the plate and make sure they are correctly set . they should all be in the " divot " before you place the plate ( Ramp ) over it , making sure it's in the full back position before you lock it in place ( Snap Ring ) . Doing this will set the plate as far down as it will go , when you pull on the cable ( or rotate the plate ) it should rise / lift to the highest point it can , releasing the clutch .
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