clutch lever
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From: Brandon, SD
clutch lever
Hey, I'm new to the forum, just bought my first Harley, its an '87 Heritage. I haven't had a bike for about 20 years. Quick question, the clutch lever on this thing is really hard. The cable may just need lubed, if so what do you guys recommend, or will is an adjustment needed? The clutch works fine.
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RE: clutch lever
Best I have found... http://www.ironbraid.com/driside.html
Some other usefull info... https://www.hdforums.com/m_67591/tm.htm
Clutch adjustment the easy way.. https://www.hdforums.com/m_70839/tm.htm
Take a look here too... https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_241/tt.htm
Welcome to the forum.
Some other usefull info... https://www.hdforums.com/m_67591/tm.htm
Clutch adjustment the easy way.. https://www.hdforums.com/m_70839/tm.htm
Take a look here too... https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_241/tt.htm
Welcome to the forum.
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RE: clutch lever
Also......
the new '06 softail models have a light clutch pull, due to different ramps. My dealer says that they can modify the ramps in the old Harley models' clutch handle and make them pretty light....or at least a lot lighter. You may want to wander by your dealer and have the techs do the work to your clutch. But do make sure your cables are OK and well lubed, too. Nothing worse than having a clutch cable go on you while riding.
Bones
the new '06 softail models have a light clutch pull, due to different ramps. My dealer says that they can modify the ramps in the old Harley models' clutch handle and make them pretty light....or at least a lot lighter. You may want to wander by your dealer and have the techs do the work to your clutch. But do make sure your cables are OK and well lubed, too. Nothing worse than having a clutch cable go on you while riding.
Bones
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RE: clutch lever
Tell your parts guy you want an EZ CLUTCH!. You have to remove the right side tranny cover to install it, but you'll be amazed at the results... should set you back about 25 bucks.
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From: Brandon, SD
RE: clutch lever
Thanks all, I will give these things a try. The good news is my hand is getting stronger, with a very powerful grip, just like when I was young!
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RE: clutch lever
I have a 98 evo and the clutch pulls just as easy as the front brake. I have ridden friends bikes that were evo's and tc88's, some were hard to pull, others weren't. Lube the cable, if it stills pulls hard, take the lever off, clean out the pivot hole and plastic bushing, lube it and put it back together.
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Thanks all, I will give these things a try. The good news is my hand is getting stronger, with a very powerful grip, just like when I was young!
Thanks
Thanks all, I will give these things a try. The good news is my hand is getting stronger, with a very powerful grip, just like when I was young!
Thanks
btw, happy birthday.
