Why is my Sportster clutch not working properly?
The bike was originally bought in May 2010 and traded back in in October 2010 because the guy wanted a bigger bike so it isn’t like it had been sitting for months when we bought it. I lubricated the cable today and adjusted the free play because it seem a little tight and that actually seemed to make the grab worse when engaging the clutch.
Which is easier to adjust Sportster clutch or Big Twin?
By the way the clutch on the sporty is easier to adjust than the big twin. Derby cover keeps the adjuyster in place not a set nut. Now one thought, what handlbar levers on on the bike?
How do you adjust the clutch on a Harley Davidson?
Operate the clutch lever while observing the clutch adjuster. As you squeeze the lever the pull should be smooth and even, and the adjuster will visually move in and out slightly. 8). Secure the jamnuts on the cable adjuster. Put everything back together clean up
What should I do if my Clutch adjuster is chunky?
Loosen the jamnut on the clutch adjuster a good bit, a couple of turns at least. when you do this you want to pay close attention to how it feels. If it feels chunky adjuster. 3). Thread the adjuster back into the plate in the center of the clutch assembly 3 or 4 threads then stop.
The bike was originally bought in May 2010 and traded back in in October 2010 because the guy wanted a bigger bike so it isn’t like it had been sitting for months when we bought it. I lubricated the cable today and adjusted the free play because it seem a little tight and that actually seemed to make the grab worse when engaging the clutch.
By the way the clutch on the sporty is easier to adjust than the big twin. Derby cover keeps the adjuyster in place not a set nut. Now one thought, what handlbar levers on on the bike?
Operate the clutch lever while observing the clutch adjuster. As you squeeze the lever the pull should be smooth and even, and the adjuster will visually move in and out slightly. 8). Secure the jamnuts on the cable adjuster. Put everything back together clean up
Loosen the jamnut on the clutch adjuster a good bit, a couple of turns at least. when you do this you want to pay close attention to how it feels. If it feels chunky adjuster. 3). Thread the adjuster back into the plate in the center of the clutch assembly 3 or 4 threads then stop.