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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 07:27 AM
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Anyone carrying a extra clutch cable for these later model bikes. It could be rolled up and laid in the bottom of the tour pack. Changing it on the road side is doable. Also nearest dealer may not have stock, that seems to be the norm these days. Just wondering.
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Is there a high failure rate? If so, I haven't noticed the masses here losing their minds about it.
 
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I was just going to change mine out every 40-50k miles, but have not kept up with it.

You do hear stories about guys rigging them up. They do break once in awhile. Lubing probably helps a lot.
 
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I never did. Part of my maintence is to lube the clutch cable when the bikes come out of hibernation, but it no guarantee.
 
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I kinda put that right up beside carrying a spare or emergency drive belt.
 
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Anyone carrying a extra clutch cable for these later model bikes. It could be rolled up and laid in the bottom of the tour pack. Changing it on the road side is doable. Also nearest dealer may not have stock, that seems to be the norm these days. Just wondering.
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Nope, my Trike has a hydraulic clutch. However, you do need to maintain it and flush the fluid on a timely basis.
 
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I kinda put that right up beside carrying a spare or emergency drive belt.
How is this even possible? Does HD or any other company offer an emergency drive belt repair kit? I don't believe these kits supported any vehicles newer than 2006.
I guessing this was a joke.
 

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Yeah, he didn't say "Kit"........ he was talking about a whole emergency drive belt, lol. So yes, he was joking.
 
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The only spare parts I carry are fuses.
 
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Appropriate maintenance and inspection will let you know when your clutch cable needs replacing.
 



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