Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

clutch cable

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:07 AM
  #1  
2010 ultra man's Avatar
2010 ultra man
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 330
Likes: 4
From: Wisconsin
Default clutch cable

Does anyone make anything that makes operating the clutch easier than stock. I have issues with my left hand. Thank you.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:35 AM
  #2  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,896
From: Bedford UK
Default

There are various devices out there that can reduce clutch effort, but a good starting place would be the new low friction Diamondback clutch cable, which is said to give lighter action. I intend fitting one probably over the winter.

Search for 'clutchlite' to see earlier posts on reducing effort.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:35 AM
  #3  
TN-Triker's Avatar
TN-Triker
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,448
Likes: 1
From: East Tennessee
Default

I can feel your pain as I am 68 and have some minor arthritus in my hands. My wife also has this problem. I took some steps to improve mine. I talked with a forum member named Hog-Doc. You don't see him on here much anymore, (Don't know why) But he said the cables on newer bikes don't need lubing, but he lubes his because of his hands. He suggested Motion Pro cable lube. Also take the pins out that hold your lever and put a light coat of grease on it. If it's dry, it can make it harder to pull. Other than that make sure your clutch is adjusted correctly. It might just be me, but I think mine improved when I went to Redline Primary oil. Just Saying!
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:42 AM
  #4  
Ronp42's Avatar
Ronp42
Account Retired
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,245
Likes: 12
From: Here
Default

Originally Posted by 2010 ultra man
Does anyone make anything that makes operating the clutch easier than stock. I have issues with my left hand. Thank you.
Not to confuse you Ultra Man, That post from Tn-Triker was my reply. She is my better half and was signed in this morning. I haven't finished my first cup of coffee yet...lol. Good luck with the clutch cable!
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:01 AM
  #5  
IAMSWUTIAMS's Avatar
IAMSWUTIAMS
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 18,664
Likes: 16
From: San Diego, Mexifornia
Default

you could try this http://www.jpcycles.com/product/631-...Ntk=All&Nao=20
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:08 AM
  #6  
Faast Ed's Avatar
Faast Ed
Banned
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,580
Likes: 7
From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
Default

Originally Posted by TN-Triker
I can feel your pain as I am 68 and have some minor arthritus in my hands. My wife also has this problem. I took some steps to improve mine. I talked with a forum member named Hog-Doc. You don't see him on here much anymore, (Don't know why) But he said the cables on newer bikes don't need lubing, but he lubes his because of his hands. He suggested Motion Pro cable lube. Also take the pins out that hold your lever and put a light coat of grease on it. If it's dry, it can make it harder to pull. Other than that make sure your clutch is adjusted correctly. It might just be me, but I think mine improved when I went to Redline Primary oil. Just Saying!
It's true that the cables on the newer bikes are much better than the older models, as far as pull effort. But I also lube mine once in a while and it does help.



There are options out there and IAMSWUTIAMS posted one of them.

With any of those alternatives, keep in mind your clutch adjustment has to be spot-on. Less room for error.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:11 AM
  #7  
IAMSWUTIAMS's Avatar
IAMSWUTIAMS
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 18,664
Likes: 16
From: San Diego, Mexifornia
Default

There's another one that mounts at the lever, but I can't remember the name of it. A little help please. I need another cup-o-coffee.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:11 AM
  #8  
SICKBAGGER's Avatar
SICKBAGGER
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,066
Likes: 4
From: Central Coast CA
Default

The ultimate fix is the hydraulic clutch like the CVO's come with. Go grab one of those pricey yes but you will love the thing.
 
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 01:06 PM
  #9  
IAMSWUTIAMS's Avatar
IAMSWUTIAMS
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 18,664
Likes: 16
From: San Diego, Mexifornia
Default

Here's some good info. It also mention the product that I couldn't remember the other day(AMP EZ pull) https://www.hdforums.com/forum/prima...ll-clutch.html
And it's all right here on the Forum
 
Reply
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:24 PM
  #10  
Neggy ZRXOA 5248's Avatar
Neggy ZRXOA 5248
Stellar HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 836
From: KMHT KFMY
Default

Hydraulic clutch! I have a Magura, Performance Machine also makes them, as does HD.

My bike is tricked out with little things that make it easier to ride, and people are always amazed by the hydraulic clutch more than anything else
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 PM.