I have a 2005 Ultra with some mods including heavy duty clutch. I am doing my 10k maint. and want to do the clutch adjustment. I have read how to do it...here and in my Clymers, and have seen a couple of you tube videos. It seems simple....loosen cable..release bolt....tighten screw till it sits then back off 1/2 to 1 turn...lock down.

Is it the same process with a heavy duty clutch.

Thanks

tbell

 

essentially the same adjustment procedure if it is same design harley clutch ( assuming your "heavy duty" is just a stronger spring, changed discs etc on a stock style clutch).

Clymers- really ?

You'd do better to get the more expensive H-D factory manual. the service procedures are more year/model specific and there are generally good diagnostic procedures incl. electrical

Question: does it need adjustment?



Mike

 

It's the SE Heavy Duty Clutch Spring.

Does it need adjustment? ..... It is part of the 10k check, so I just want to be safe. The primary chain was fairly tight so I brought it into spec. Thought I should check clutch as well.

I agree with the Clymers comment...going to get the HD manual.

thanks for the quick response.

Tbell

 

+1 on the hd manual. money well spent

 

if the clutch is working, leave it.

it shouldn't grab when in gear and the motor is running, it shouldn't "slip" under any conditions.

Clutch materials are such that many of then last for ever--- "soft" compounds will wear away, changing clearances. Harder compounds don't wear as much.

Temperature does affect it- assuming you are now under 4 meters of snow and looking at your bike with a wrench in your hand.

I say leave it, because some Guys post here after having trouble post adjustment--- If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Mike

 

as for the weather...great so far...rode 4 hours friday 6 hours Saturday. But that may be it till spring.

tbell

 

Just Kidding...I'm from HFX. Weather is why I live in AZ.

You should post your City, could be you are in Balmy B.C.


The temp does affect clearances, not so much on the newer clutches, but you want to adjust at "normal" temps not -20º

Mike

 

Normal temps , NOT operating temps.