Adjusting Clutch- How Difficult??
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Cruiser
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Adjusting Clutch- How Difficult??
I am doing my 15,000 mile service this week on my 2012 Street Glide. I have a service manual. How difficult is this? This is the first bike that I have worked on myself. On my other bikes, always let dealership do the work. But it is just hard to pay $350-$400 to service a bike. So far the things I have done have been basic. Slip ons, air cleaner, installed power commander and oil changes. But would really like to be able to do the maintenance by the book. My clutch feels fine but I thought I would adjust to 15,000 service. How easy is it to screw the clutch up? Like I said, it seems just fine now. Any advice that could be helpful would be great. Thanks!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: CT
Very easy job. 20 minutes if you take your time. I followed the procedure in the service manual. Some would say if it feels OK, leave it alone. I think they recommend the adjustment for a reason. Certainly doesn't hurt and for the cost of a gasket it's peace of mind.
I am doing my 15,000 mile service this week on my 2012 Street Glide. I have a service manual. How difficult is this? This is the first bike that I have worked on myself. On my other bikes, always let dealership do the work. But it is just hard to pay $350-$400 to service a bike. So far the things I have done have been basic. Slip ons, air cleaner, installed power commander and oil changes. But would really like to be able to do the maintenance by the book. My clutch feels fine but I thought I would adjust to 15,000 service. How easy is it to screw the clutch up? Like I said, it seems just fine now. Any advice that could be helpful would be great. Thanks!
JUST MAKE SURE YOU USE THE RIGHT TORX BIT (T-27) TO PULL THE COVER SCREWS.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Port Neches Texas
Piece of cake, reccomend you replace derby cover bolts, as OEM is pretty much crap. 11/16" offset box end wrench to tighten jam nut makes the job easier, 7/32" Allen Wrench for the adjustment,
Road Master
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From: Middle Tennessee
Follow the manual steps and an 11/16" box end is a must. Most tool kits will not have one. I would say a cheapo from harbor freight will work as you aren't really wrenching down hard on the jam nut. You will probably never use the wrench for anything else.
I have never had a problem with the derby fasteners but replacing with some quality button heads will make life easier in the future. I believe they are 10-32 thread but need someone to confirm and give a length.
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I think some folks over-tighten the derby fasteners. A good inch pound torque wrench is worth every penny you pay for it. Haven't figured out a way to torque that clutch nut though! 
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Road Master
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If you have installed all you described then you can adjust your clutch.
Follow the manual steps and an 11/16" box end is a must. Most tool kits will not have one. I would say a cheapo from harbor freight will work as you aren't really wrenching down hard on the jam nut. You will probably never use the wrench for anything else.
I have never had a problem with the derby fasteners but replacing with some quality button heads will make life easier in the future. I believe they are 10-32 thread but need someone to confirm and give a length.
Follow the manual steps and an 11/16" box end is a must. Most tool kits will not have one. I would say a cheapo from harbor freight will work as you aren't really wrenching down hard on the jam nut. You will probably never use the wrench for anything else.
I have never had a problem with the derby fasteners but replacing with some quality button heads will make life easier in the future. I believe they are 10-32 thread but need someone to confirm and give a length.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Middle Tennessee
Oops,
I didn't want to get out of my chair and take one out to check.
I probably should have omitted the comment on screw size.
I didn't want to get out of my chair and take one out to check.
I probably should have omitted the comment on screw size.