Suicide Clutch
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03-17-2010, 10:51 AM
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03-17-2010, 07:20 PM
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I run the La Jockey shifter setup with a tank shifter too. The kit consisted of the tank shifter, new clutch cable and a bracket that mounts between the floorboard and the frame for the clutch cable. Let me see if I can find some pics of it before install. Foot clutch from above 
Clutch bracket from the side 
Tank shifter before chroming 
on the bike 
Clutch bracket from the side Tank shifter before chroming on the bike
#13
03-18-2010, 06:40 AM
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Taking a wrench with you is an excellent idea. You need to make many clutch adjustments before it's dialed in (the sweet spot) and you'll know when you get to it. It then becomes second nature. But, with much practice it gets allot better. It's the most fun I've had on a bike in over 20 years. Now if my sidecar will only get here, I'll have another new adventure.
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I've run a 1978 FLH with a stock 3 speed w/reverse rocker clutch and hand shift, a 1987 FLST with a rocker clutch and hand shift, the same FLST with a LaBriola suicide and jockey shift, and a 2007 Nightster with a LaBriola suicide and a hand/jockey shift.
I guess I'm missing something with the clutch adjustment problems y'all are talking about, though. On the LaBriolas that I have there is only a simple clutch cable adjustment. Actually, the Nightster has no cable adjustment at all, and it isn't necessary. The Sloptail has the usual screw-in at the cable support at the pedal, but that is really only used to set the pedal position while ensuring you don't get it too tight and cause a slipping clutch. After I set the pedal height I've never had to readjust anything.
I did add a small coil spring over the exposed portion of the cable to keep the pedal from flopping too much.
I guess I'm missing something with the clutch adjustment problems y'all are talking about, though. On the LaBriolas that I have there is only a simple clutch cable adjustment. Actually, the Nightster has no cable adjustment at all, and it isn't necessary. The Sloptail has the usual screw-in at the cable support at the pedal, but that is really only used to set the pedal position while ensuring you don't get it too tight and cause a slipping clutch. After I set the pedal height I've never had to readjust anything.
I did add a small coil spring over the exposed portion of the cable to keep the pedal from flopping too much.
#17
03-18-2010, 09:48 PM
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the pedal position... So you don't feel like you're driving a car with a clutch thats biting way to high... On mine I adjusted the clutch rod to lower the position so when I let up I know where it's gonna start grabing.
btw... Good idea with the spring... I'm gonna have to do that... Thanks
btw... Good idea with the spring... I'm gonna have to do that... Thanks
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03-18-2010, 09:52 PM
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