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Old May 26, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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I have a 1999 sportster 883.
I need to adjust my cable after 150 miles
cable is good. free play was 1/8" after riding 150 miles the free play was over 9/16". had to do this a few time .
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Old May 26, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Make sure you tighten the adjustment set nuts firmly on the cable after you adjust.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 08:01 PM
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yes, the nuts are tight.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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The only other thing I can think of is that your cable is on the way out and strands are breaking little by little. I cant believe that your clutch and friction plates are wearing out that quickly.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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sure your not riding the clutch and or burning it. I have to ask how long you been riding?
 
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