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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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2003 Sportster 883 Hugger clutch?

I took it in to the dealer for some other work and asked them how to reduce the pull of the clutch. They told me the White Brothers kit would do the trick. Once it came in they called me and told me that the White Brothers kit didn't fit the 2003 Sposrtster 883 Hugger. I asked them if there were any other solutions and they told me the only thing they knew to do was to lube the cable and adjust the clutch....

Does anyone know of another solution, my wife's hand is cramping due to the clutch being so tight... I have riden it her motorcycle a couple of times and I have to agree the clutch is very stiff and hard to hold especially when at traffic lights and stop and go traffic.

 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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change from cable to hydralic.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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The only fix is temporary and that is to put a little graphite down the cable.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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change from cable to hydralic.
How is this accomplished?? Apparently my dealer doesn't know about it or did not suggest it. Is it an aftermarket kit or a HD kit???
 
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EZ Pull http://www.ironbraid.com/easypullclutch.html
 
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EZ Pull http://www.ironbraid.com/easypullclutch.html
That the answer right there. I installed one on the little ladies bike and it makes a huge difference.
 
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