Recently acquired a 15 Roadglide Special the hydraulic clutch seems really stiff . I noticed that there had been a recall for the hydraulic clutch could this be the problem ? Thanks

 

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

The clutch on my 18 road King was stiff but not overly so. Once I had the clutch recall done it's now like butta. Not sure if they're related or it's something else that took place as a result of the recall but my clutch is much better now and much smoother and more compliant.

 

Your recall is a different animal than the Rushmore recall.

 

Good to know, I thought they were the same.

 

Hyd. clutch has a harder pull than the cable bikes for some reason, it can get tiresome in heavy traffic.

 

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id156.html

 

Flush the clutch fluid out (like you would brakes) and it will smooth out some, especially if it hasn’t been done yet.

 

I have a 12 Street Glide, so mine is a cable. I think it`s ridiculous that Harley has such a heavy hydraulic clutch. I hate the feel of the hydraulic clutch also, it barely has a friction zone. I have ridden many bikes, and the ones with hydraulic clutches that feel like butter.