2003 Anniversary Edition Clutch
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2003 Anniversary Edition Clutch
I have a 2003 Anniversary Edition Classic with a hydraulic clutch. The problem I'm having is trying to bleed the system. I don't have a bleeder screw on top of the actuator assembly. Is this some aftermarket clutch someone has installed or did they come from the MC like that. Also, it has had a RevTech 6 speed installed. The problem I'm having is that I can't get into neutral without turning the bike off, and when I shift into first gear, the clutch drags just enough to make the bike want to roll even with the clutch lever all in. From what I've read this means I need to bleed the system.
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I don't think Harley had a hydraulic clutch on any bikes in 2003 (correct me if I'm wrong). My 2003 Ultra just has a cable clutch.
You're going to have to find out who made the clutch to get the bleed procedure.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
You're going to have to find out who made the clutch to get the bleed procedure.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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You have a Revtech trans, do they also make a hydraulic clutch device? What does the handlebar lever/master cylinder look like?
The selection problem is consistent with your clutch needing adjustment, as it is dragging a little, but you may be able to correct that at the clutch end, in the traditional way.
The selection problem is consistent with your clutch needing adjustment, as it is dragging a little, but you may be able to correct that at the clutch end, in the traditional way.
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The bike is a SG Ultra Classic, but has been upgraded with the RevTech 6, there are no markings on the clutch master cylinder other than to only use mineral spirits. Don't know about that one, but that's the info.
If it is an aftermarket hydraulic clutch that was installed, would it still have the standard adjustment like you do with a cable operated one. I mean adjusting the nut under the derby cover.
Thanks for the responses and such so far.
If it is an aftermarket hydraulic clutch that was installed, would it still have the standard adjustment like you do with a cable operated one. I mean adjusting the nut under the derby cover.
Thanks for the responses and such so far.
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There shouldn't be any difference inside your primary, the hydraulic operation all fits on the other side of the trans casing. If you can post a photo of the right side of your trans casing, where the hydraulic pipe goes, that may help us identify what brand you have.
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the harley hyd clutch does not have the adjuster nut under the derby, don't know what that one will have
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Yes, I've read that before about the adjuster nut, I haven't checked to see if I have it, will tomorrow when I get a chance to. I tried this morning to do the bleeding deal, and couldn't find the bleeder. I took the actuator off and looked inside, and there isn't one, the only thing I saw was an allen headed plug on the plunger body, but it was wicked tight and I didn't want to do any damage trying to fumble around in there. My clutch just has slack in it, measured from the end of the lever, it's about 3/4 to and inch before I feel the resistance kick in. Which seems to tell me that there is air in the line. I bled the master and didn't find any bubbles there. Which led me here, lol.
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