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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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How long should the clutch on my 2007 softail last?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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it depends on you. i have 59k and still working fine. i use Motor FactoryŽ Primary Case Lube
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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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.
+, the adjustment procedure is stupid simple. Do it every service.
 
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Thanks for the help
 
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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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did you adjust it in the primary to get your slack back??
 
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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.
 
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29,743 and it still like new in our 07...
 
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