Clutch Cable Relacement
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Ousley, GA
Clutch Cable Replacement
Is it necessary to drain the fluid to remove the cover and replace a clutch cable on a '97 Road King? It's my first time dealing with it on this bike and wasn't sure how far down the fluidity sat.
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From: Southern Maine
"Put the front and rear tires up on a 2x4 and leave the bike on the jiffy stand and you won't lose much if any fluid." Yup, what he said. I use a length of 2 X 6 and roll her up on that, lean her over on the jiffy and no fluid loss. Easy peasy...
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Just drain it. Probably could use a change anyway. Much less mess and don't have to worry about possibly dropping the bike trying to get it up on a 2X4.
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Maybe I am missing something but when I change a clutch cable I have to drain the trans, remove the side cover to screw in the cable and attach the end to the cam. Clutch cable at least 60.00..... quart of oil 10 or less ?? Why take the chance of making a mess, or dropping the bike for 10 dollars ??
OK now if you are on the side of the road and are doing this and you only have a new cable and not a quart of oil well then ok...
For me, I change all 3 at 5000 and if I needed to service the trans or primary I would use new oil..... cheap insurance, maybe overkill but can't hurt.
Be Safe JIM
OK now if you are on the side of the road and are doing this and you only have a new cable and not a quart of oil well then ok...
For me, I change all 3 at 5000 and if I needed to service the trans or primary I would use new oil..... cheap insurance, maybe overkill but can't hurt.
Be Safe JIM