2010 Ultra Clutch Issue
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2010 Ultra Clutch Issue
Just picked up my new Ultra had Stage 2 with 233 cams and V & H slip ons done before I picked it up.
I recently had my wrist fused. I cannot pull the clutch without ungodly pain.
I have never had a clutch that pulls this hard. I heard about an easy clutch but according to my service guy the New Ultra already has one.
Is it the Stage 2 that is causing the difficulty because of the heavier clutch spring? If so any ideas. Love the bike and the ride.
There is just no way I am going to be able to continue riding with thisclutch as is.
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks!
I recently had my wrist fused. I cannot pull the clutch without ungodly pain.
I have never had a clutch that pulls this hard. I heard about an easy clutch but according to my service guy the New Ultra already has one.
Is it the Stage 2 that is causing the difficulty because of the heavier clutch spring? If so any ideas. Love the bike and the ride.
There is just no way I am going to be able to continue riding with thisclutch as is.
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks!
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From: Eastern Washington
The only thing I will suggest is make sure the cable is adjusted properly. I have the 103 kit in my 09 SG and it very easy to pull. However when I replaced my cable, I didn't have the cable adjusted with enough slack. Very hard to pull. Maybe something to look at
Tourer
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From: Spokane Valley, Washington State
Harley used to make a hydraulic clutch for the Ultras. Now I think the only way to get one is to order the parts used on the CVO ultra. If I had the money floating around I would have one myself: no more adjusting the clutch, easier to pull,
Even with the heavier spring because of the 103 kit and cams, my 10 clutch pulls a lot easier than my 04 did. So, checking the cable adjustment, etc., may help. But probably you will want to consider the hydraulic version.
Even with the heavier spring because of the 103 kit and cams, my 10 clutch pulls a lot easier than my 04 did. So, checking the cable adjustment, etc., may help. But probably you will want to consider the hydraulic version.
Tourer
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I have a 09 classic with some stuff done including a heaver spring. the clutch was harder to pull so i put in a lite clutch. this lite clutch was for any 5 speed but was told it would fit 6 speed with a little work which it did. you have to ajust the cable a little more tight than stock because of the extra leverage of the lite clutch but it works great and the pull is like stock so i don't think you have on in your bike, you would feel the difference.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Sacramento
Check out the following link.
http://www.aim-tamachi.com/product.p...&cat=51&page=1
I installed one of these kits on my ex's bike. Worked really well. The clutch throw is a little greater and the friction point was a little wider also allowing for easier use. The clutch pull felt like it dropped by damn near half.
http://www.aim-tamachi.com/product.p...&cat=51&page=1
I installed one of these kits on my ex's bike. Worked really well. The clutch throw is a little greater and the friction point was a little wider also allowing for easier use. The clutch pull felt like it dropped by damn near half.
Road Master
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From: PA
I have an o9 Ultra. I've logged over 60k with a half dozen harleys including 33K on on 05 standard that had an Ezpul HD clutch. My new 09 Ultra had a clutch problem from day one. I took it twice to a Pittsbugh dealership last fall and the last time the shop foreman said that his mechanic says its " within specs". No sense arguing with that attitude and know it all attitude. I took it to New Castle HD which has a professional shop guy; I told him to look at every aspect of the clutch process including looking at the clutch plates. He called me in a couple days and said the clutch cable was bad. I told him when I pick it up it should pull the same as a new 10. He said it did and when I picked it up yesterday, it did. The 09 and up clutch pull should be easy. Compare yours to one on the showroom. It's as simple as that. Also, unfortunately, there are too many dealerships with absentee ownership and we get screwed. I didn't, but I had to take my steed to a dealership 40 miles away when one was 2 miles awhile. It was worth it. Hope this helps.
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