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Nov 3, 2012 | 02:58 PM

TedMan

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Clutch Adjustment

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Just got done adjusting and the engagement is further out as I release the lever than I would like. I would like the clutch to start engaging sooner as I release the lever. After reading many posts, am I correct in saying that if I back out the adjuster screw closer to 1 full turn instead of 1/2 turn, this should engage clutch sooner. Thanks in advance for reaffirming.

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Nov 3, 2012 | 03:06 PM

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From: Rock Hill,

That is correct. You might want to try 3/4 turn first. Also the cable adjustment can cnange the engagement point.

Nov 3, 2012 | 03:13 PM

TedMan

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OK, thanks.

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Nov 3, 2012 | 04:32 PM

2black1s

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Yes you are right on both counts. 3/4 or 1 turn instead of a 1/2 turn at the clutch, or a little more slack in the cable. Either, or any combination of both will move the engagement closer to the grip.

Fine tuning the engagement point to your liking is easiest with the cable adjustment.

Nov 3, 2012 | 05:59 PM

TWIN CAM 96

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From: East of the USS Midway

Slack up the cable a little.

Nov 3, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TWIN CAM 96

Slack up the cable a little.

That is interesting since to me keeping length adjusted so the free play at the hand lever at 1/16" (tolerance is 1/16-1/8) means the hand lever moves less out before the clutch starts to close up and the disk engage. The actual adjustment down on clutch has this effect when all play taken out, if you were to pull had lever to the bar you would get greatest separation between disk. However to allow for heat you need to back off 1/2-1 turn which causes you to loose .025-.05 length. (You need the free play in the cable length so when you are in neutral the clutch ramp with the 3 ***** on the right side of the transmission does not have tension on it to spin the throwout bearing. From my experience the 1/2-1 turn affect little. Its the cable free play that affects controls were it starts to engage. I like the FP like mine to start tugging not far off the bar. Rode my friends CVO 103 Dyna other day. It had a locking clutch. Did not do anything half way out and then it grabbed and locked up. Guess what ever you get use too but that was one hard Harley to ride easy

Nov 3, 2012 | 09:09 PM

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One full turn out is where a lot of cop bikes run theirs. They seem to like that "suicide" setting for their traffic work. For my part 3/4 turn is about right.