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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has advice for me. My clutch cable isn't springing back all the way, I have to physically push it back. Is that a problem with the cable itself, or is that a clutch problem?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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How much play does the lever have?...There should be a 1/16" - 1/8" gap between the ferrule and the base of the handle. Therefore, it shouldn't spring back all the way.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Or have you run out of threads to the adjustment part of the cabling? This is not uncommon and found the cable stretches enough after the second adjustment and a shim became necessary.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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It only goes back about half way, way more than 1/8" of a gap. I'll have to check to see if the cable is stretched.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Hi .do not know you .try to adjust your clutch in your primary first. Cable do strech but .mrfuji
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jesseluke22
It only goes back about half way, way more than 1/8" of a gap. I'll have to check to see if the cable is stretched.

How many miles on the bike?

It's possible that you need a clutch adjustment (under the derby cover) and a cable adjustment is part of that process too.

You should be able to get it back to within spec for play at the grip/clutch perch.

Youtube has some good videos of a clutch adjustment for the big twin, if you don't have a service manual handy.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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I've got a feeling you are new to bikes. Or that your previous bikes had a hydraulic clutch. Sounds to me like you need to adjust your clutch. It's a regular maintenance thing.
 
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