Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Evo Softail Clutch issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 31, 2020 | 09:56 PM
  #1  
dcarp444's Avatar
dcarp444
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Woburn
Default Evo Softail Clutch issue

Hi All

I had to remove my clutch basket to take off my inner primary. Previous this the clutch was working perfectly.

After installed everything again, the clutch cable is very loose, I have tried to adjust the clutch cable but it is still very loose

Any ideas of what could have caused this issue

The bike is a 1996 evo 80 ci softail
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2020 | 08:33 AM
  #2  
pococj's Avatar
pococj
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 11,068
Likes: 1,478
From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
Default

What procedure are you using to adjust the cable?
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2020 | 02:48 PM
  #3  
dcarp444's Avatar
dcarp444
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
From: Woburn
Default

I tried to adjust the cable first 1/2 way down the line theres an adjuster then I tried to adjust it at the clutch basket but it seems weird that it was working fine before and now when it is fully adjusted in either direction it is way to loose
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2020 | 04:32 PM
  #4  
FreedomRider's Avatar
FreedomRider
Road Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 339
From: Northeastern Indiana
Default

You need to start by getting a Factory Service Manual ... but until that arrives, put some slack in the adjuster on the cable ... go to the primary and turn the center set screw in till you feel resistance ... do this a couple times at least ... once you feel resistance back out the set screw not more than 1/2 turn and lock it in place ... then adjust the cable adjuster to get 1/8 inch gap at the clutch perch ... pull the clutch lever and see if you are getting movement at the clutch pack ...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Chopper Nate
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
5
Apr 22, 2019 03:52 PM
Mrrick
EVO
5
Sep 4, 2012 05:17 AM
chris93fxstc
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
1
Jun 27, 2011 11:48 AM
Sibs
Softail Models
0
Sep 30, 2010 04:32 PM
outlawrider
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
3
Jun 19, 2009 07:30 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:06 PM.

story-0
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-6
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-7
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-8
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE