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2011 CVO Convertible Clutch Too Difficult to Pull

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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Exclamation 2011 CVO Convertible Clutch Too Difficult to Pull

We picked up our new 2011 CVO Convertiblev Screaming Eagle 110. We already have a 2008 Rocker C. The convertible has a hydraulic clutch and it takes twice as much force to pull back the lever than the Spring Clutch on the Rocker C. My Lady has really small hands and after riding in stop go traffic, her hand was so sore she could barely move it. We thought that hydraulic clutches were supposed to be easier to pull, but we were obiously mistaken. I looked at the 70T online but for the 110 inch engine, it would only reduce pull by 5 percent. Is there anything we can do to make her riding experience good again. By the way, this is the most difficult bike I have ever ridden to find neutral. Even the guys at the dealership to 20 or more tries each to get neutral. They said once it has 150 miles on it, it would be easier. Then they realized that the bike had 200 miles on it so backtracked and said the more you ride it, the easier it will be to find. They said that this was normal for he 6 speed transmission. I beg to differ. I never had trouble finding neutral from mile 3 on my rocker, why is this machine so difficult? Any comments or help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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Almost sounds like the clutch is not disengaging all the way, it comes with Syn3 oil in the trans so oil is not the issue. have them adjust the clutch. As far as hard to pull issue I have nothing on that. Never had to deal with a hyd clutch.
 
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