Where is clutch on Harley?
The clutch is the lever on the left of the handlebar; squeezing it will disengage it and disconnect the drivetrain.
How do you adjust the clutch on a Softail Harley?
Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model. Be sure to achieve free play on the clutch cable to verify that you have proper adjustment on the clutch cable pack, and check for the proper specs in your service manual for adjusting the primary chain (if your model has the adjustment window).
When to turn the clutch adjuster on a Harley Davidson?
When you are positive you are exactly at zero lash, no more no less, continue to turn the adjuster in 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. This will set the preload on the pressure with a bunch of miles on them. it, run the jamnut down and torque it to aprx 1 grunt (thats a technical term).
How do you close the clutch on a Harley?
End of dialog window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model.
What’s the best way to adjust a clutch?
Use a combination of your Allen key and wrench to loosen the jam nut on your clutch adjuster. RevZilla photo. At this point, you are ready to adjust the clutch. Using your fingers, tighten the clutch adjuster until it bottoms out. Do not torque it. Do not pinch harder and try to be sure it is really snug. When it bottoms out, stop. End of story.
Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model. Be sure to achieve free play on the clutch cable to verify that you have proper adjustment on the clutch cable pack, and check for the proper specs in your service manual for adjusting the primary chain (if your model has the adjustment window).
End of dialog window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Bob teaches you how to adjust the clutch and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model.
How big is the clutch cable on a Harley Davidson?
The proper free play between the end of the clutch cable or cable Ferrule and the clutch lever housing is 1/16″ to 1/8″. Thanks for Watching! Loading…
Why is my clutch cable too loose on my Harley Davidson?
If you have the cable too tight it won’t allow the clutch to fully engage when it’s supposed to, if you have the cable too loose the clutch will not fully disengage when you pull the clutch lever in both of which will cause premature wear on your clutch components.