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Jun 13, 2010 | 08:56 AM

Bay225

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Clutch hard to squeeze

Clutch handle seems harder to sqeeze. Can it be lubed somewhere?

Jun 13, 2010 | 09:02 AM

Ronp42

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What year bike do you have? I've been told that the newer ones have lined cables that don't have to be lubed. I lube my 08 and my wifes 2010 with lube I bought at the Dealer. Does help a little! She complains about hers being hard to pull. I'm taking it back the the Dealer next week and have him check it.

Jun 13, 2010 | 09:10 AM

roaddog

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Lube my clutch and throttle every 6 months. Both feel as good as day I drove it off the lot. Clutch is very easy to lube. Lube comes in a syringe type applicator which you stick into cable and inject lube. Give it a try you will like it.

Jun 13, 2010 | 09:32 AM

dawg

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If it's on your 03 Ultra I suggest changing the ramp assembly under the clutch release cover to the newer style that is stock on 06 and later. They make a reduced effort clutch kit that includes these ramps and a spring, but most don't put in the spring. I would also suggest after changing the ramps to do a full clutch adjustment and lube the cable. You will be surprisingly happy.

Jun 13, 2010 | 01:37 PM

Bay225

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Thanks, it is on my 03.

, John

Jun 13, 2010 | 02:07 PM

scooty

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Ez pull clutch

He's right put this kit in and you will love it ! ! ! !

Jun 13, 2010 | 04:24 PM

YtseJam

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For me, I would change the cable. It's cheap insurance. Mine was doing the same thing, had plenty of lubricant but ended up breaking and left me needing a tow home. It broke up at ring that attaches to the lever.