Clutch pull issue
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Road Captain
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From: Florida
Clutch pull issue
Just had a new Barnet clutch installed on my 2002 Road King and the lever pull is significantly stronger than the bikes original clutch lever.
Because of issues with my left hand this extra pull is causing problems. I only have three fingers, missing the strong one.
Does anyone know of a way to reduce the pull on the clutch lever? Springs? adjustable levers etc..
Because of issues with my left hand this extra pull is causing problems. I only have three fingers, missing the strong one.
Does anyone know of a way to reduce the pull on the clutch lever? Springs? adjustable levers etc..
Road Warrior
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From: DeLand, Florida
I put this kit on my Heritage after I upgraded clutch with stronger spring.
reduced pull by almost half as indicated by using a fish scale.
https://www.burlybrand.com/product/21/lite-clutch-kit
reduced pull by almost half as indicated by using a fish scale.
https://www.burlybrand.com/product/21/lite-clutch-kit
Road Warrior
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From: Omaha
I put this kit on my Heritage after I upgraded clutch with stronger spring.
reduced pull by almost half as indicated by using a fish scale.
https://www.burlybrand.com/product/21/lite-clutch-kit
reduced pull by almost half as indicated by using a fish scale.
https://www.burlybrand.com/product/21/lite-clutch-kit
Road Captain
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From: Georgia
Over 20 years ago, I installed a kit called an "easy boy clutch kit" on my heritage . It looks the same as the ones the guys above shared. Probably the same thing. On my 2015 ultra, I installed the "softbrake" lever. I had 2 different problems on the two bikes before installing these products and the products corrected both issues for me. The heritage was hard to pull. It would wear your forearm out if you were in a traffic jam. The ultra has a hydraulic clutch and let out too far away from the handlebar to me.
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Just had a new Barnet clutch installed on my 2002 Road King and the lever pull is significantly stronger than the bikes original clutch lever.
Because of issues with my left hand this extra pull is causing problems. I only have three fingers, missing the strong one.
Does anyone know of a way to reduce the pull on the clutch lever? Springs? adjustable levers etc..
Because of issues with my left hand this extra pull is causing problems. I only have three fingers, missing the strong one.
Does anyone know of a way to reduce the pull on the clutch lever? Springs? adjustable levers etc..
You still have to use the clutch but not as often.
Grand HDF Member
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I just released video about this exact same solution with SoftBrake I love these levers. Difference and improvement in comfort is huge.
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From: poway
You can buy the 25604-00A and 23605-00A tramps from HD for about a 16% drop in lever pressure.
The Burleyboy clone can be bought for 11.07 from jirehcycles.com # 96-560. It gets you 33% decrease.
You can also by the HD ramps and light clutch spring kit from Jireh 96-564 for about $35 but they are currently out of stock. That one uses a lighter spring tho.
I run the Barnett clutch plate kit both the stock and +1 with the Barnet 480 lb spring with the burleyboy equivalent and the clutch pull is about the same as stock. maybe even a little tighter.
The Burleyboy clone can be bought for 11.07 from jirehcycles.com # 96-560. It gets you 33% decrease.
You can also by the HD ramps and light clutch spring kit from Jireh 96-564 for about $35 but they are currently out of stock. That one uses a lighter spring tho.
I run the Barnett clutch plate kit both the stock and +1 with the Barnet 480 lb spring with the burleyboy equivalent and the clutch pull is about the same as stock. maybe even a little tighter.
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Have you ever lubed your cable? Changing the lever or ramp changes the geometry of the system, pull effort is reduced be spreading out a reduced cable movement over the same lever travel. This makes the basic clutch adjustment more critical and "fiddly" but many are able to accommodate the change.
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From: poway
Looks like a nice lever but unfortunately it doesn't fit an 02 HD.