CVO clutch
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 6,084
Likes: 6,441
From: East TN
So more than 15 years of Hydraulic clutch on the Flagship bike, that they say is to showcase their latest stuff, goes backwards. Sad, 7 CVO Bikes, more than 250,000 miles of flawless hydraulic clutch operation.
Build a 160 square motor and see how you like trying to pull in that cable clutch.
Build a 160 square motor and see how you like trying to pull in that cable clutch.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 285
Likes: 37
From: Idaho
Obviously, gonna be a bunch of opinions on the clutch issue. I think it boils down to what you like, and what your comfy with. Many different comparison items to look at.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 1,077
Likes: 267
From: New England
HD just like any other automobile manufacturer doesn't make any money on new vehicle sales. All the money is made in parts, accessories and service. This is just one of those angles. Won't be long until you hear about a Screamin' Eagle Hydraulic Clutch upgrade.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 107
Likes: 41
From: Vineland Ontario Canada
Thankfully, we all have different opinions, that's what makes life interesting. The more I think about it, the hydraulic clutch was
a prime candidate for a cost cutting option. Is there more than a possibility that Harley Davidson is struggling a bit? List prices are ever increasing so perhaps they needed to do this to keep up the gross. Right or wrong, opinions welcomed.
Mike
a prime candidate for a cost cutting option. Is there more than a possibility that Harley Davidson is struggling a bit? List prices are ever increasing so perhaps they needed to do this to keep up the gross. Right or wrong, opinions welcomed.
Mike
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 707
Likes: 470
From: IA
I honestly can't figure out how many people think this is bad without riding the new clutch. I'm on my third bike with a hydraulic clutch, after having about five with a cable clutch. If the new cable clutch works like the pre-Rushmore cable clutch, this is an improvement. I won't miss the hydraulic clutch at all. It added no value, and offered less user-control compared to the previous version. I can't wait to ride one to confirm this.
