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Jan 9, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by FLHXXHLF

Just installed a SE clutch spring. Is it supposed to be that difficult to pull back ? The standard clutch was easy but i could tell i got slippage. I have a modified engine with 100/100 .

I fitted a different brand of stronger clutch spring, but have the same problem. Two things have been suggested to me. One is simply to lubricate the cable (as already suggested), the other is to fit a 'Clutchlite' which can be had in three different versions to reduce effort. I just got mine, which I will fit when the weather gets a bit warmer!

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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xxxflhrci

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Maybe some guys would benefit from one of these springs:

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Jan 9, 2009 | 09:05 AM

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grbrown

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Maybe some guys would benefit from one of these springs:

Funny you should mention it - I gotta pair somewhere....

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:11 AM

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skydoc

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Get an AIM VP84T CLICK HERE same pull as stock, 10 minute install.

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:43 AM

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Had the same problem for the same reason on my '06 SG. Put in the SE spring and no more slippage. Much cheaper than a VP setup but that's next if it starts slipping again. Lever pull is harder but surprising enough it's less than my friends '07 CVO Ultra with the hydraulic clutch. The lever pull is a small price to pay for the extra power. Keep the cable lubed ( a couple times per year, depending on usage) and it'll stay tolerable.

Jan 9, 2009 | 09:58 AM

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Fireman44

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HD ezpull kit and a SE spring and it is easier to pull then stock.

Jan 9, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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FXSTDSE2

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Originally Posted by Leftcoaster

Had the same problem for the same reason on my '06 SG. Put in the SE spring and no more slippage. Much cheaper than a VP setup but that's next if it starts slipping again. Lever pull is harder but surprising enough it's less than my friends '07 CVO Ultra with the hydraulic clutch. The lever pull is a small price to pay for the extra power. Keep the cable lubed ( a couple times per year, depending on usage) and it'll stay tolerable.

Both my CVO and Ultra have the SE springs and hydraulic release and are like butter! Or maybe I don't know my own strength?

Jan 9, 2009 | 10:46 AM

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grbrown

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....fit a 'Clutchlite' which can be had in three different versions to reduce effort.

This is the thing I just bought:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...=CC-CLUTCHLITE

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Jan 9, 2009 | 10:50 AM

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timberland

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Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

Maybe some guys would benefit from one of these springs:

I agree most here do. To say a HD clutch pulls remotely hard is BS. Guess most have never rode a dirt bike. My kid sister could not only pull the clutch in, but start my single cylinder KX500 2 stroke DB...kick start boys... and she weighed at best 80#. Wimps.