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Sep 20, 2010 | 01:08 PM

Ride-Her

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Clutch Problem

How long should the clutch on my 2007 softail last?

Sep 21, 2010 | 06:34 AM

tk353

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it depends on you. i have 59k and still working fine. i use Motor Factory® Primary Case Lube
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html

Sep 21, 2010 | 11:08 PM

Dark Horse

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+1 to tk353. Depends on your skill, riding style, fluid type and interval...and maybe recognizing the need for adjustment before its too late.

Sep 22, 2010 | 01:31 AM

Other Sheep

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Depends on how well you've kept it adjusted. The harley clutch is one of the strongest parts of your bike, until you let it get out of adjustment.

Sep 22, 2010 | 09:33 AM

Joe Diver

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Originally Posted by Other Sheep

Depends on how well you've kept it adjusted. The harley clutch is one of the strongest parts of your bike, until you let it get out of adjustment.

+, the adjustment procedure is stupid simple. Do it every service.

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:25 AM

Ride-Her

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Thanks for the help

Sep 23, 2010 | 03:03 PM

Ride-Her

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Thanks for the help Gent's. I think I let it go to long without adjusting... I guess it's time for a Hot Rod clutch!!! anyone have any recommendations... or should I go back with an HD clutch

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Sep 23, 2010 | 03:49 PM

DyNaBoB

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did you adjust it in the primary to get your slack back??

Sep 23, 2010 | 04:23 PM

Ride-Her

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First thing I did was loosen the cable, then I took the Derby cover off, loosened the locking nut on the clutch, I then used an Allen wrench on the adjuster bolt, loosened it all the way, then turned it back in until I felt it start to tighten, then turned it back 1/2 a turn and tightened the locking nut... put the cable back on the lever and tightened it up until I had about a 1/8" of slack in the lever.