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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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How many miles can you put on the stock clutch. I have a 07 FLHTC and now have 10000 miles on it. When should I expect to replace it. I did a seach and did not find any info Thanks MDodson
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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Shucks - dunno.Mah buddy has a 2000 UC, 50+k miles on it, original clutch. Unless yer really slippin' it a LOT, doubt that you'll have a problem anytime soon.<G>
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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How many miles can you put on the stock clutch. I have a 07 FLHTC and now have 10000 miles on it. When should I expect to replace it. I did a seach and did not find any info Thanks MDodson
Proper adjustment and individual driving habits will make a BIGdifference inclutch and brake life expectancy.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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Wow, 10k on a '07, you must be retired. Wish I had time to ride that much. I don't even put 10k+ on my truck in a year.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Mine has 64k miles and is still going strong.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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No not retired. I ride to work every day rain or shineand live on it on the weekends. I have only had it since Thanksgiving of 06.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Clutch life depends almost entirely on how it's used. Police bikes are the best example of how to mistreat a clutch - much slipping due to low speed maneuvers. Citing the number of miles you do per year translates into a lot of highway miles meaning your clutch may last 100K miles or more.
 
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How many miles can you put on the stock clutch. I have a 07 FLHTC and now have 10000 miles on it. When should I expect to replace it. I did a seach and did not find any info Thanks MDodson
10K miles is a new bike. It will be many years before you need to worry about the clutch unless you go WAY out of your way to abuse it.

When you hit 100K, you may want to replace the belt and sprockets, but then again, maybe not --- and I would bet your clutch will still be just fine.A wet clutch seems to last forever.

How long do you plan on keeping the bike?
 
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If I have no problems before the warrenty is up I will have it a while. I am already planing new paint in May of 08 for may B-day. I will be 30 then.
 
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