2010 triglide has very hard clutch pull. have replaced cable anybody got ideas

 

One of the aftermarket easy pull kits or get the AIM-Tamachi VPC (variable pressure clutch) and you'll be very happy. A bit of money, but well worth it.

 

Check in the Tri Glide section of the Forums, there was a thread on this in the last 2 weeks

 

Hmmm 2 threads, same question, same poster.

 

Mueller Power Clutch -- WORKS !!!!

 

I can tell you without reservation or hesitation that you will LOVE the Mueller. It does reduced clutch effort a significant amount over stock, even more than the RE clutch that came on the bike.

Here's how it works-- (PS - I do not know your mechanical or engineering abilities, so forgive me if I offend - it is not my intention..)

I have included 2 links below - on an image of the Mueller PC, the other a PDF from Harley which shows the internals of the clutch ramp and ball kit. Hopefully these will help with the imagery I'm going to attempt to provide.
As a side benefit, you can use the instructions to do the swap on your own bike.. <grin> I know it says for SE bikes, but regular bikes are the same.

Now then --

The OEM ramp and ball kit is made of two circular discs, each with 3 grooves and both discs sitting against each other so that the grooves create small pockets. The inner is stationary, the outer is attached to your clutch cable and moves rotationally each time you squeeze and release the clutch handle. Captured within each of these pocket/grooves is a steel ball. As the outer disc rotates, the groove/pocket gets tighter (smaller) and forces the ***** against the inner disc, which in turn pushes against the clutch plate shaft, which releases the clutches on the other side of the primary on the left side of the bike.

The grooves/pockets are a certain point away from the center line of the clutch shaft, and the outside diameter of the discs is a given dimension with the clutch cable hook on the outside edge of the outer disc.

If you look closely (not that closely - its readily apparent) You will see that the Mueller part uses the magic of Archimedes and his lever to bring the ***** and grooves closer to the center, decreasing the force required to make the same movement as before.

The result is a clutch that is VERY easy to pull, bulletproof performance, no visual difference from OEM, and happy hands.

FWIW, It is easy enough that I can pull the clutch with my ring finger on my left hand - Which is good, because my first two fingers can't reach the lever.


I hope this helps !!

Cujo

Mueller Power Clutch



Harley Tech Instructions - Clutch Ramp kit
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J03475.pdf

 

Just give the trike to me and I will deal with it. When I turn 80.....

 

Make sure the cable isnt clamped ot zip tied too tightly somewhere or making any sharp turns.

 

I have a physical problem with hand strengh and can't pull the clutch safely. Any ideas ?

 

There are various devices out there, some better than others. I had a Clutchlite for a while, but it stole clutch adjustment so I replaced my cable with a Diamondback and was able to remove the Clutchlite. Very smooth and significantly reduced effort.