Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Clutch Cable

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 28, 2014 | 07:14 AM
  #1  
BOSOXFan's Avatar
BOSOXFan
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 173
Likes: 1
From: Italy
Default Clutch Cable

Long story short, I pinched my clutch cable between exhaust and rear brake reservoir. Melted that bad boy down to steel braids. She now leaks fluid from the trans.

Onto the real question. I will be adding the 12" Yaffe's soon. What cable would you recommend? Is there really a performance difference between one brand and another?
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 07:26 AM
  #2  
s.ga.rider's Avatar
s.ga.rider
Tourer
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 272
Likes: 3
From: Georgia
Default

I can't speak for others but I just put a la choppers on my bike and it seems to be good quality.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 07:33 AM
  #3  
acchd's Avatar
acchd
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,002
Likes: 86
From: Charlotte Metro
Default

I had good experiences using Barnett.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 07:42 AM
  #4  
dochawken's Avatar
dochawken
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 992
Likes: 2
From: TN
Default

Originally Posted by BOSOXFan
Long story short, I pinched my clutch cable between exhaust and rear brake reservoir. Melted that bad boy down to steel braids. She now leaks fluid from the trans.

Onto the real question. I will be adding the 12" Yaffe's soon. What cable would you recommend? Is there really a performance difference between one brand and another?
probably not...at least not in my experience.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 09:19 AM
  #5  
Thickraybans's Avatar
Thickraybans
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 190
Likes: 11
From: Kendulltucky In.
Default

Just did apes on my bike. Used LA Choppers kit and would not do it again. The clutch and brake line were 3 or 4 inches too long. The puck style union for the front brake lines is too thick so the lower triple tree trim won't fit back on the bike. One of the flair fittings was not correct and leaked. They also just raised their prices that were already too high.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 09:32 AM
  #6  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,580
Likes: 3,957
From: Vermont
Default

HD 38649-08A will work just fine with those bars.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 09:39 AM
  #7  
toothmansteveb's Avatar
toothmansteveb
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Default

Check out Magnum Shielding. A little more $ but was worth it to me. Inner teflon sleeve and better oil seal at tranny connection for no leaks.
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 11:11 AM
  #8  
0ldhippie's Avatar
0ldhippie
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
Likes: 143
From: Santa Cruz
Default

Originally Posted by dawg
HD 38649-08A will work just fine with those bars.
That's what I used. Others are just looks.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 28, 2014 | 01:21 PM
  #9  
Casper's Avatar
Casper
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
Likes: 332
From: Blue Grass (KY)
Default

Originally Posted by dawg
HD 38649-08A will work just fine with those bars.
Dawg, is that cable about a +4" cable? I'm planning on LA Chopper 10" twin peak bars. My local dealer convinced me to buy a plus 6" cable and I think that'll be too long ( 2013 Ultra). Had it awhile, don't think they'll let me return it...
 
Reply
Old May 28, 2014 | 01:25 PM
  #10  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,580
Likes: 3,957
From: Vermont
Default

It's a +3-4 cable used on HD sidecar models. 6" cable on 10" bars is too long IMO. 10-12" bars only need +3-4.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:36 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE