2021 cable clutch
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Florida
the announcement is next week, but it looks like dealers are receiving shipments already.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 28
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From: Florida
yes It is two weeks away my bad. I didnt look at a calendar before I replied. I have seen multiple dealers teasing the new models on social media.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NorCal Rocklin
A hydraulic clutch provides reliable shifts with no necessary adjustments compared to a cable clutch. Most hydraulic clutches have an adjustment **** to adjust the levers which HD didn't have. The aftermarket pretty much resolved that issue. Cable clutches are cheap and easy to maintain compare to hydraulic.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: IA
A hydraulic clutch provides reliable shifts with no necessary adjustments compared to a cable clutch. Most hydraulic clutches have an adjustment **** to adjust the levers which HD didn't have. The aftermarket pretty much resolved that issue. Cable clutches are cheap and easy to maintain compare to hydraulic.
The clutch is really tasked with starting from a stop, and it's quality is judged by effort and predictability. I found the move to hydraulic didn't add anything to those, but did introduce complexity and lack of adjustability. If it goes back to the feel of the pre-Rushmore cable clutches, I'm going to appreciate a more rider friendly experience on my next one. I don't need a hydraulic clutch just to say I have one.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Bellevue, NE
The cable is a step backward in my opinion. Maybe the MoCo ran the numbers and saw that they were selling far fewer replacement clutch plates.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Vineland Ontario Canada
I have owned a few Harleys over the years and come to think of it, never had to adjust the clutch on any of them. My 09 King came with 2 fobs and a nice tool kit. The heal shifter for me is great but do understand not so for some other folk.The only time I had to use the tool kit was when I tried to down shift going into Tim Horton's for a coffee one day- nothing. The rear shifter was almost ready to fall off. The smart guys check fasteners once in a while, especially critical ones.
