What kind of clutch cable does an ape have?
It depends on the bars. I did wild1s 578s on my 2011 Ultra. They are a 10.5″ ape style bagger bar. I had to change the clutch cable.
How do you disconnect the clutch from the clutch?
You may be able to disconnect this by pushing the clutch operating lever away from the nipple with your fingers, then pulling the nipple out of the lever with pliers. But if the cable is too tight, you must slacken the cable tension. Look back along the cable and find the cable adjuster.
How do you change the clutch cable on a Ford?
If the inner cable tries to move round as you remove the adjuster nut, hold the metal end of the cable with pliers until the adjuster undoes. The other connection, used extensively on Fords, has a nipple on the end of the cable that fits into a slot on the end of the clutch lever.
When do you need to readjust clutch cable?
If the clutch grinding noise comes back or if the clutch pedal feels too loose or too tight, then you may need to readjust the cable for fixing its stretch.
It depends on the bars. I did wild1s 578s on my 2011 Ultra. They are a 10.5″ ape style bagger bar. I had to change the clutch cable.
How long does it take to install clutch cable?
The NEW EZ Install Clutch Cable Extension installs in minutes without removing the exhaust and draining the tranny oil. The 4″ Clutch Cable Extension is for 2021 Touring Models. NOTE: Our handlebar kits do not replace existing lines.
How tall is the clutch cable on a Road Glide?
I have Khrome Werks 12 inch Fat Ape Hangers and heated grips on my ’13 RGU and these test the length of clutch constantly when in “U-Turn and Parking Mode”. I can’t imagine anything taller. I am going to change at least the clutch cable to a longer one soon, I have about 5k on the bars with the OEM cables and they make me nervous.
How big is the clutch cable on a Harley Davidson?
I did wild1s 578s on my 2011 Ultra. They are a 10.5″ ape style bagger bar. I had to change the clutch cable. I BARELY was able to use the brake side cable. I may change it anyway one of these days.
How tall are the handle bars on a road king ape?
The 9″ apes that are stock force me to lean forward which is uncomfortable for me and my hands start to tingle after awhile. I am 6 foot tall. I would like to avoid having to change out cables. Has anyone with a newer Road King replaced their stock handle bars to a taller bar and not had to replace cables?
Is the road King special an ape bike?
I took the plunge and bought the 2017 Road King Special. Like the bike so far, just put on 500 miles. I need taller bars so I can sit back more. The 9″ apes that are stock force me to lean forward which is uncomfortable for me and my hands start to tingle after awhile.
Where does clutch cable go on Road Glide?
Click to expand… Clutch cable moves on the handlebar end. Stock route has a bracket at the top of the speedo housing that the cable runs thru. Mine now runs at the bottom of the speedo housing at the bars. Wires were long enough for internal routing. Many replace the throttle grip sensor with the one piece Screaming Eagle sensor.
Why do you need an ape hanger on a Harley Davidson?
These ape hangers are easier to install than anything bigger, because most of the time the brake and clutch lines are long enough, so you don’t have to change them. These are big enough to change the look of your bagger, and the feel while riding, but not so extreme as to make it uncomfortable.
Click to expand… Clutch cable moves on the handlebar end. Stock route has a bracket at the top of the speedo housing that the cable runs thru. Mine now runs at the bottom of the speedo housing at the bars. Wires were long enough for internal routing. Many replace the throttle grip sensor with the one piece Screaming Eagle sensor.