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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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I did a search but couldn't find the answer I was looking for.
Going to adjust my clutch on my 2013 street glide, I have a manual, but confused on one step. It says to pull the clutch handle three times after adjusting the allen screw. If I have so much slack in the cable what good is it going to do to pull the clutch lever three times?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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it sets the ball and ramp mechanism inside the tranny end cover.

clutch cable should be 'slack" but not "loose"


the ball/ramps turns the pull on the cable motion into a push on the clutch rod motion

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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If the adjuster at hub is adj right (1/2 to 1 turn out after 0 play) there will be slight movement when pulling the lever. Your doing this to make sure the ball centers
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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so back the cable off about half way so it will have enough to set the ball/ramp.
 
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the book is confusing. it says make a large amount of free play so that was why I asked
 
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the 1/2 to 1 turn part. where is a good setting. right at 1/2 or 3/4 or 1 complete turn. I was thinking about splitting and going 3/4
 
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the 1/2 to 1 turn part. where is a good setting. right at 1/2 or 3/4 or 1 complete turn. I was thinking about splitting and going 3/4
I like 5/8 great for friction zone low speed
 
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the 1/2 to 1 turn part. where is a good setting. right at 1/2 or 3/4 or 1 complete turn. I was thinking about splitting and going 3/4
1/2 grabs further out from bars, 5/8 is closer to bars
 
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[QUOTE=glider1993;12564367]the 1/2 to 1 turn part. where is a good setting. right at 1/2 or 3/4 or 1 complete turn. I was thinking about splitting and going 3/4[/QUOT
I set mine to 3/4 out. Make sure bike motor is cold,cold while doing clutch adj.
 
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3/4 turn is just right for me. I like it to grab a bit closer to the bars. Easier for me to launch on a steep grade. Do it on a cold bike or those adjustment settings are meaningless.
 
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