Hydrolic clutch users?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Indianapolis
At the same time, once the clutch is fully engaged, futher retraction of the slave is superfluous. I do agree, the friction zone is pretty narrow and pretty close to the end of the travel. That's just the function of a hydro clutch. A larger master piston could widen the friction zone, but it'll always be near the end of the travel. I personally prefer cable clutch actuation, but I've never felt like the hydro on my HD is uncomfortable.
Road Warrior
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
No complaints with my stock hydro clutch...I suppose it's whatever you get used to. Been riding mine for 8 yrs now so it's pretty "ingrained". IMHO it's easy to pull and work the friction zone.
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From: SE Michigan
Just got me a 2017 FLHXS last week. Noticed the difference with the hydraulic clutch right away. Getting adjusted to it pretty quickly. Do you guys leave clutch lever out almost all the way sitting at lights? The friction point is way out there, seems like it wouldn't hurt. Any other ideas to make the transition easier?
I had the Muller Clutch Slave in mine, and it made a huge difference.
I wasn't happy about the thought of going back to cable after getting used to the hydro, but I really prefer the feel of the cable. I am able to fine tune it to be where I want. Adjustments are easy and can be done before a trip of even during. It's not a big deal, and it's a lot easier to repair on the side on the road.
I wasn't happy about the thought of going back to cable after getting used to the hydro, but I really prefer the feel of the cable. I am able to fine tune it to be where I want. Adjustments are easy and can be done before a trip of even during. It's not a big deal, and it's a lot easier to repair on the side on the road.
Road Warrior
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From: Southeast GA
While we’re on the hydraulic clutch subject, I found out the hard way on my Sturgis trip last month how important having the brake fluid in the clutch master cylinder flushed every 2 years is. My clutch went away several times when the moisture that had accumulated in the brake fluid got hot and boiled. Not fun times.
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i didn't care for how extended my fingers were when the clutch would engage, so i bought an oberon adjustable clutch lever. i was able to set it to where fully engaged was not so far out, so my fingers weren't having to stretch so much.