Just picked up 2018 SGS, Saturday dumped it today turning into the parking lot thought I was in the friction zone but I wasn't damn clutch was totally disengaged tapped the rear brake a little too hard and down she went.
No damage to the bike, a little sting to my ego.Need to get more acclimated with it.

 

There's been some work done to the M8 clutches over the recent years that supposedly alleviate these problems. I've ordered the parts and I'll post a reply here when I get around to test-fitting them.

 

I just installed the Oberon adjustable clutch and brake levers on my 2017 FLHTK. I have small hands and the adjustable clutch lever works great for moving the friction point closer to the handle bar. There is one problem. If you get the clutch adjusted to move the friction point closer to the bar, it may be too close to activate the internal switch that allows you to start the motor while in gear. As long as you don't stall while starting, its no problem. If you do stall and have difficulty finding neutral while those behind you at the stop light that just turned green are honking, you can quickly adjust the clutch lever 2 clicks allowing enough range to activate the switch and start the motor in gear.

 

I just bought the shorty trigger levers & before I installed the clutch lever I noticed the pocket where the hydraulic switch sits, was a bit bigger then the stock levers was. After examining the stock lever it looks like there’s an extra layer inside the existing pocket. Tried to pull it out and a tiny piece chipped off. So I left it.

I worried that the clutch wouldn’t fully engage or release with the new levers cause when I let off the clutch it didn’t spring all the way back to start position. So far it seems to work pretty well though. Took a minute to get use to the friction zone being so close to the grip again. But it’s actually right where I want it. Now when I pull clutch lever in it engages close to the grip & I don’t have to reach all the way out to grab it lever.

Point of this is, maybe shaving out the pocket that catches the hydraulic switch might help. But not much. Like 1/8 or even 1/16 of an inch w/ a dremel. Maybe do one swipe w/ the dremel at a time until it catches where you want it to. I’m no expert and this is just a visualized guess. It it might be worth a shot. Let me know if you try and how it goes.

 

I know you’re just trying to help by sharing your experience, but you’re responding to an 11+ year old post and that member hasn’t been here in over 5 years. 😬

 

And yet I came across it in search of a solution. Maybe someone else will as well. Productive reply’s are better then critical ones. Just saying. No worries though. Have a nice day.

 

Galv wasn't being critical. No need to get your feelings hurt.

 

NM

 

NM