How to Install & Adjust a Clutch Cable on a Harley Davidson
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- Learn how to quickly and easily install and properly adjust a clutch cable on a Harley Davidson. We take you STEP by STEP through the process that gives you all the knowledge you'll need to complete the job with confidence.
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Disclaimer:
This video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for hiring a professional mechanic if you are not skilled or do not have the tools to perform the maintenance procedures shown. Due to factors and variables beyond the control of HCCC, HCCC cannot guarantee that the information provided is applicable to your situation or that it is complete as to all steps that should be performed. HCCC assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. HCCC recommends safe practices when working with tools, equipment, or chemicals seen or implied in this video. HCCC recommends following procedures of the maintenance manual specific to the motorcycle and that only those qualified by prior experience perform the work shown. NO INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO SHALL CREATE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not HCCC.
Nice and relaxing, straightforward instruction. My blood pressure did not spike while watching video. Sunday morning is going well and I thank you for calmly providing instruction that I will put to good use. Fantastic. Thank you. God bless.
nice! Thank you for the video!
My 2-piece clutch cable started pulling fluid and causing small drip on my 19 FXLR and figured it was time to change the cable and go to a single piece.
Video is just what I was looking for!
Greetings from N. Austin!
The guys from Hill Country are AWESOME!!! If you are putting taller bars on they will tell you what all you need, you order the parts which their prices are great and our order was there the next day!!!!! Unbelievable service will buy from them ALL THE TIME from here on out!!
Outstanding video... Especially showing the proper routing of the cable behind the crash bar and through the fairing.
Doing set of 16inch bars on my 07 Electra glide. These videos have helped so much! Even ordered one of the awesome gorilla grabbers!
Thank you so much for clear, concise instruction and the time and effort you took to make this video. My friend and I just finished up a clutch cable install on my newly purchased 2011 road glide. It was very rewarding to work on my own bike.
You are my hero brother, I spent 5 hours farting around with an allen wrench. In frustration, found this video. Loosened the exhaust pipes (note: take the heat shields off first) and 5 minutes later. . . You have been liked, watched later, subscribed and hat tipped! Thank you again!
You guys have the best how to videos out there! I’m installing my Hill Country 12” apes on my Road King this weekend. I’ll let you know how it goes. 👍🇺🇸
Is very simple to do it if you know what you doing, love it!
Thanks for sharing! Did this job as the video instructed and everything went good.
Thanks for the video . Getting ready to replace clutch on my Softail Deuce !
4 years later - your video solved my problem! thank you
one of the best cable installation videos ive seen. thanks for the help.
Thanks(again) for the video. I had to adjust my clutch and last time I did it was 1972 on a 51 Hydra Glide!
Great video, I bought a SG that the clutch was way out of adjustment and the cable was to far out on slack. I adjusted the clutch and used Harley's recommended 1/2 turn back off and it's now perfect.
Awesome video nice to meet you take your time and explain and probably one of the first guys I’ve actually seen cover a customers motorcycle actually shows he cares about what he’s working on awesome
I own an aftermarket shop....you did a fine job
Thanks for a well-explained example of how to install a clutch cable.
Great video! This video gave me the confidence to replace my clutch cable on my 2007 HD Ultra Classic 96 cu..... One word of advice, get an OEM cable and not an aftermarket. I made the mistake of buying an aftermarket cable only to find out it was the wrong cable for my bike. Wasted a lot of time but, learned a lot. Bought the OEM cable and everything came together as it was meant to be. :). Also, in my case I had to remove the footrest to get the clearance I needed to get the bottom two bolts in.
Great, informative video. Thanks for posting this.
I love your vids, Right to the point, and great filmwork. I rode from 1976 [ brand new FX Superglide ] until a near fatal crash in 1995. I'm getting back in the saddle at 62 years old after just buying an old '94 FXST which i'm turning into a basic bobber. i've only ever wrenched on Shovels so your videos are invaluable to an ol graybeard like myself. Thank You much, Respect from East Coast Canada.
+Deuce Devil Bad ASS!!!
You rock man. Keep it on two wheels!
@@HillCountryCustomCycles I intend to Brother. I read alittle bout u and see you built some show trucks. very cool. I've been into ol rides [hot rods] since around the time of my crash in '95. H-D has always been my first love since i was a little boy. i see it's your passion also, i've been checking out your site. Look'n good Brother.
Good video, I needed this-thanks.
Your videos are great! Thank you!
That’s was a well done DIY video! Thank you.
that tank cover is dope!
👌👍👏Thank you! All really clear how you showed the process🙏
Thank you for saving me so much time without removing the whole exhaust!!
Just finished and this tutorial was great. Thanks for doing this video, I''m subscrbing!
Thank you for the video 👌👏
Good info, good job...thanks man
Great video! Thanks
You the man. Thanks for this bro
Keep it up bud so much knowledge in these videos . Just put 14s on my 13sg got all back together and adjusted the slack out the lever . But to can not pull in the lever acts as if its stuck or something
That was a huge help, thank you.
Excellent thank you 👍🏼
Good people to deal with. I mostly buy all my cables,lines, etc from HCC.
I agree best place
Great video. Thank you
Great video, ran into this situation and this totally corrected the issue
+nik mxforever Great to hear! We appreciate the feedback
Great video the detail.
Thanks for the video! It helped me out a ton!
Great video. With the exception of how to adjust the clutch. He just hooked it up when he pulled the derby cover to show where the adjustment is to be made. Didn't get into the mechanics of how to properly adjust the clutch by backing off the nut, adjusting the allen bolt first, then locking it down. That is a very important step. Especially if you don't know how to do it. I adjust every oil change.
Awesome videos GOODJOB explaining
Well done&thanks
Man, you made that look super easy, so I think my cable is stretched and can’t adjust it from inside the primary case or on the cable adjustment, so looks like I will be digging into this job sometime this week. Ugh!! Thank you for doing this video though, great job!
EXCELLENT! Best tutorial I've seen. Thank you.
Perfect subbed thx
Great Great Video A1 Job man. !!! Off to the Garage
Great video
Same clutch set up for 2020 Road Glide CVO
Doing a bigger handlebar ???
Great video,, 👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome dude..
Nice job on the video. I just subscribed. Keepin it wyte tight and ready to ryde...
Had to come back and find this video, with the 2021 Touring models out now is the process still and cable connections still the same ? For 14in apes on a 2021 Road Glide would you use +6 or +8?
I have a 2013 street glide with the same bars, what is the clutch cable length on that? very helpful video
Is the 96 flhr road king done same way thanks its a good video
Thank you for the video is their a certain rout for cable
Thanks for vid!
Different workflow than the factory manual (2002 Road King) but all good.
Btw, HD cable is way better than the aftermarket that broke at the eyelet.
Excellent videos. I purchased 14" kit last year. They are perfect, the only problem iv had is my clutch cable began to leak , about 3000 miles. Iv removed my cover and found the inner casing had been worn thru by the cable. Any ideas what might of happen (or I did wrong? Thanks for all your help. Choice
Thanks!
Thanks for the how to video may God Almighty continue to bless you and your family.
I'm trying to replace just he upper cable clutch line. Is it possible that I can call you guys to ask a few question before I replace the cable?
Thanx!)
After seeing your video i would be tempted to change my 14" for 16" bars, do you think i need to change cables ? thx
I have a HD 2003 Softail Classic FLSTC. Does it matter what gear my bike is in when I'm doing a clutch adjustment?
Thank you...👍
does that work for my 2021 road glide i am very interested to know
Great video, thank you! You didn't tell the torque setting for the cover bolts.
I an having a problem with mine when I extended it out in the housing I had no slack for the line to fit in the grip I loosened up the nut in the middle of the line but still am getting no extra slack can someone help me please
WHY DIDNT YOU SHOW THE ENTIRE CABLLE ROUTING??? The service manual doesn't even give the greatest instructions, and OF COURSE it's one of the instructions that DOESN"T HAVE A PICTURE EITHER........
WHY is it sooooo hard to find a clutch cable installation video for HD Touring bikes with FULL INSTRUCTIONS??????
Other than that 1 thing, I LOVE YOU VIDEOS!!!!!!! I just haven't been able to ride my ultra classic for going on 2 months due to an accident. But I have been spending COUNTLESS HOURS getting my baby BACK ON THE ROAD, and your videos have been a mainstay on my feed!!!
I got clutch cable for my 2000 Harley sportster xl1200 said was 52 3/4 inches even tho I kept measuring 55 old cable on bike but Harley n Google said otherwise got new cable the 52 3/4 it's shorter than original so we still got it to fit but had to run it above foot pedal instead under all connected but when try to put in 1st it makes crazy sound from the circle primary cover we have adjusted few times n still same issue what did we might have done wrong
What about backing Allen screw out a 1/2-3/4 turn ?
How different is this process on a 92 FXR? Any idea?
Hi can you help, after adjusting my clutch cable, soon i ride my bike few miles my clutch lever starts to get all wobbly lots of slack and cant change gear what can it be.
I know this video is 5 years old but I used it to replace my cable this weekend. The problem I’m having now is the clutch doesn’t fully disengage when lever is pulled. I’ve gone through adjusting cable and primary screw 20x and it’s always the same. Any thoughts as to why?
Hi, can I ask if you changed the gaskets when you removed the covers on both clutch and clutch adjustment plate if that needs removing?
It is primary cover and it doesn't have much oil so no need to change gasket if it is not soaked with oil.
Texas Hill Country? Thanks for the information.
Which direction would you adjust the clutch at the primary if problems with clutch creep. I have backed out the adjuster screw 1/2 and 3/4 turns according to my service manual and still having creep issues
+Clifford Foster you should be 1/4 turn out, then fine adjust at clutch cable adjuster
If I seen this video before I dropped my bike off, I would’ve done my bar swap by myself.
Wow, Really helpful with all the detailed explanation, closeup video, and tips on common pitfalls. Thank you!
I had a couple of thoughts while I watched that might just add a small contribution to a great video:
1. Would it make sense to say "Drain the transmission oil" instead of "Drain the oil"? You might be surprised at the number of people who don't know that the transmission oil is separate from the motor oil on big twins.
2. With the cable torque at only 3 lbs/ft at the transmission cover, would a drop or two of blue Locktite on the (clean) threads act as both a thread locker and a sealant?
3. If you attach a cut up wire coat hanger to the lever end (eyelet) of the old cable when you pull it through the fairing, could we possibly attach the new cable to the end of the wire and guide it back through the fairing without taking the front of the fairing off?
Loved the exhaust pipe tip! I hate taking off all the plumbing! Thanks.
i was wondering how the clutch was actuated from the opposite side of the bike and now i see how!!
I have qustion sir, i just chang my clutch Cable magna street glide 2011 but i get problem now my transmission not chang from 4 to 5 and from 5 to 6 i don't know whats going 😭can u giv me some advise please 🙏🏻
How many km do clutch cables need to be replaced after running?
I watched the video, made likes, subscriptions and notifications.
Would this all be the same for my 2010 Harley FLSTN Deluxe? I’ve got most of the parts needed to dow my 18” ape hanger swap.
Almost the same this video does enough good to get the job done
I installed the clutch cable on my 06 night train. Made sure the cable was pushed all the way through. It would not go all the way back. Installed the housing. Put everything back together. Adjusted the cable. Clutch will not release. The bike will not roll with the clutch handle squeezed. What did I do wrong?
When adjusting your clutch how come you don't back it off a half a turn?
Have you done a vid on hydraulic clutch conversion ?
+mixalis Not yet!
Why didn’t you back out the clutch adjust screw 1/2 to 3/4 turn?
I noticed you adjusted the push rod all the way in, did you miss a step or have clutch slip issues? I always back off the push rod 1/2 to full turn off on all my bikes, ive never seen one not slip from turning it all the way in, even with the scorpion race clutch set up.
dudes a moron bro he obviously dont know shit
Ok quick question. I just did a bar swap also and replaced the clutch cable. I have no issues getting it into neutral or shifting gears but I am noticing that when i put it into 1st from neutral Im getting a bit of a lunge forward. Is this an issue with the actual cable adjustment or do i need to pull the primary and make the adjustment there?
+Seth Cavins cable adjustment should do it
Just wanted to say thanks for all your help! All your videos are very informative and got me through my bar swap. Keep them coming! @@HillCountryCustomCycles
Did you add fluid
The cable I purchased has a tag that says no lube.
Now I don’t know what to think
So you don’t need to back adjustment off at clutch 1/2-3/4 of a turn? Just hand tight and leave it alone?
Josh Evans Harley service manual says back it off 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
+DT Harley man If you really think about, the clutch cable adjuster is ultimately going to get it closer until the lever is adjusted where you like it. I get it tighter so I have more adjustment from my cable adjuster. Just the way I have preferred to do it for years.
@@HillCountryCustomCycles So I just ordered a new cable from you guys because with my current cable if I back out the adjuster at the clutch pack 1/2 to 3/4 turn I still have so much slack that the cable adjuster runs out of threads and there is still excessive slack at the lever. By turning the adjuster all the way in, theoretically it should take up some of that slack and give me more adjustment at the cable right?? Have any of your customers reported any clutch issues from you running the adjuster all the way in and then using the cable adjuster to fine tune?? I appreciate any info you can provide.
Is there enough free play at cable and perch to fit just to say a nickel ?
+Nathan Plante sound about right
When I install the clutch cable, even with the clutch cable adjust all the way out I lose slack so the clutch cable will barley have any play. Any suggestions.
+John Holmes not sure I understand the problem correctly
The clutch cable will not come out all the way. I have the adjuster nut adjusted all the way out and when I put the transmission cover back on the bike it feels like something is resisting and not letting the cable come all the way out. But with the transmission cover off the bike I have full range of motion on the clutch cable.. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
+John Holmes you may want to watch the video again. It sounds like your clutch cable is in the wrong position when you put the transmission cover back on. It's stuck.
Ok thank you.
wheres the 89 XLH vid for this dammitt ;) .... great vid btw
👍🏻🏁
As mentioned in the video the hardest part was getting the exhaust out of your way in this video he's working on a fairly new bike, looks much harder on an older bike trying to loosing up older and rusted exhaust nuts. Breaking one can be costly . Think I'll skip this and pay a pro to change my cable. But a good video all in all.
Y ??? ANYONE CAN BRING TO the STEALER ! SATISFACTION IN DOING SOMETHING YOURSELF, THIS JOB is NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. BET U TAKE BIKE IN TO GET OIL CHANGED !!! PITIFUL INDEED
My Fatboy lo now shift's into gear without engaging the clutch
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DAMN, I GOT SO PARANOID WATCHING YOUR VID ON SCREWING the NEW CABLE INTO HOUSING. I WAS AFRAID TO STRIP, that WAS INTENSE JOB. TOOK ME NEAR 10 MINUTES JUST GET that DAMN CABLE SCREWED INTO HOUSING PROPERLY. HARDEST PART of the JOB. ALSO NO NEED TO REMOVE DRAIN PLUG, OIL COMES RIGHT OUT WHEN YOU OPEN CASE. JUST COVERED FRAME WITH CARDBOARD, OIL DRIPPED RIGHT INTO PAN.
HD is so expensive. To change one thing you have to buy 10 things lol.
Simple my azz lol