How To Properly Adjust The Clutch & Clutch Cable - Harley Davidson
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2014
- This is a step by step instructional video on how to properly adjust the clutch and clutch cable on a Harley Davidson. While I’m working on a 2006 Night Train (FXSTBI), this video applies to pretty much all Harley years & models with a cable driven clutch. The clutch system hasn’t changed in decades and is used across the entire Harley line up (Softails, Dynas, Touring & VRods) although Sportsters are slightly different. While components may have changed slightly, the overall function & adjustment has not.
This job is fairly straight forward, but there is a little bit of finesse to get the clutch adjustment right. I’ll cover various tips & tricks to make this job quick, clean & easy. I hope to take a lot of the mystery and fear out of adjusting your clutch. You can have this job done in less then a half hour, even if you take your time.
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This is by far the best tutorial for adjusting the clutch. I feel bad for anyone who doesn’t find this video.
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Finally someone explains what is the difference and reason for a half and a full turn. Other videos explain like "I do half... I do full" but no explaination why. Thanks from Munich Germany.
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This video Rocks in many ways. Visual- I see clearly only what I need to see. Audio- I hear clearly only what I need to hear. Nothing more. Thanks Pet Rock!!
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8 year old vid and still the BEST how to on clutch adjustment. Thanks man!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Age is just a number. Its not a current events or pop culture video that age out in a day or two. As long as these bikes are on the road this video is immortal!
The pointers at 7:00 are very useful in understanding the "Why" and "Where" of correct adjustment. Again, excellent video.
+RobertPaulDoran, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad my video helped you out.
you are a 100% correct- I gave up- couldn't do it!!!! read my comment, thanks
I failed to heed the warning about when to perform this adjustment. Did it when it was still hot. Need to redo it when it is cold. I changed the adjustment, but everything was still hot so it effectively ended up the same. Great video, good info.
Yeah, you need to adjust the clutch when everything is cold. Metal expands when it gets hot, so the clearances will be tighter giving you a false positive when doing the adjustment. Good luck with your next adjustment.
Worked like a champ. Did this on my '09 Softail Deluxe. Thanks brother! Keep up the great work and hope to see you around some time.
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Thanks for such great instrutions. I recently relocated to a new state so I lost my old trusted bike mechanic. So now I'm learning, thx to people like you on You-Tube. I have an 08 Streetglide and I've changed brakes, changed oil, installed shocks & now on to clutch adjustments. Thx again...
Glad to be of service. Pay it forward.
Very detailed and helpful for someone who isn't trying to spend tons of money at the dealership, keep up the great work and thank you so very much.
+Anthony Macias, Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
This is the first and only video I have seen with various 'back off' adjustments for whatever your 'friction zone' preference may be. All of the other videos say once you feel resistance back off a 1/4".
Thanks man!
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Thanks for the really clear instructions. You're right, it's always been a mystery and I'm really glad you touched on the different needs for different riders like those that play in the patterns.
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Thank you! You made the mysterious seem easy. I'll have to watch it a few more times but it's the BEST how to video I've seen!
Thanks a lot. My goal was to take the mystery/magic/voodoo out of adjusting the clutch. I’m glad my video helped you out.
Excellent video. I just got my '04 Night Train to go with my Triumph Street Triple. 7,300 miles and it's been sitting for 3 years. Your videos are coming handy. This is my first harley and I'm loving it.
I've used your videos to change the oil and tranny fluid, clutch adjustment is next. Thanks for making these.
+planedr, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. An '04 with only 7.3k miles? Its barely broken in. Good to see you are getting it back on the road where it belongs. Enjoy!!!
+Pet Rock's Garage
I'll give you the short version of my bike. I live in Germany and the US forces have our own registration system for vehicles. Because US spec vehicles are so different from European spec, we have our own registrations. The guy I bought it from retired 3 years ago and lost his logistical support from the US government, so he had to deregister it. To register it in the German system he would have to convert it. Which included KMH speedometer, disable front running lights, new exhaust with 'E' stamp so it conforms to 95 Db. Do you know how quiet 95 db is? New headlight, removing aftermarket forward controls and handlebars (no TÜV approval) and paying 19% tax on the original purchase price. Maybe a couple of other things. It would have been around €4000.00 total.
So he deregistered it and it sat in his garage since November 2012, He started it and rode it around his neighborhood about once a month to keep it lubed and running. In the last year he put new tires and a new battery in it.
+planedr, cool. Sounds like you got a good deal. Enjoy the new (to you) ride.
Thank you!!!? I had a 1991 Super glide and now I have a 2009 Night Train. Funny to see that nothing has changed they are both identical in clutch design.
Yeah, no point in changing something that works.
didn't know about the 3/4 adjustment. this did my riding style better. always went 1/2 turn. thanks for the good info
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Just wanted to say thanks for this video. Adjusted clutch & cable on my 2012 FLSTFB with the help of this. 3/4 turn setting for me, went for a ride today and it's perfect, just how I wanted it. Thanks!
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good video.. I've been riding harleys a long time & i always tell people to do your own wrenching.. buy the shop manual & watch u-tube videos and you'll get to know your bike.. you'll be glad you did when you have a break down on the road.
I completely agree
Great video. There are few things that made yous better than similar ones here. The others are strictly "factory" oriented. You clearly show and explain the critical part, resistance on the clutch adjuster bolt. You explain what happens when you back off 3/4 or 1 full turn.
I'm an experienced rider (over 40 years riding), who switched from Japanese sport bikes to HD. I never liked the results when I adjusted to "factory" specs. That extra 1/4 turn made all the difference. Much better slow speed control, without slippage when pushing HARD.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Yeah the 3/4 turn is a big difference over stock. I started using it about a decade ago and haven’t looked back. I rode a buddies Road King a while ago with a stock adjustment and was pretty annoyed. I adjusted the clutch for him later that day (once the bike cooled down) and he is now a 3/4 turn convert too.
SWEET I was getting the run around from my local dealer about having my clutch adjusted. As they are booked solid so now i can do it myself loved the 3 different settings i'm a 3/4 guy. really great video i --subscribed-- love your detail your video has better detail's than the jp cycle's video thank's Gary
+gilg69, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
Super video! You really took the mystery out of clutch adjustment. No more paying to have it done for me. Thanks, brother!
Bruce Harris, thanks a lot I appreciate it. Enjoy the $$$ savings...
Excellent video. Thanks for mentioning the "Friction Zone". I use it a lot.
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I adjusted the clutch today following your steps and was very easy, thank you for the video
No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Hi Buddy, Thanks for your video on clutch cable adjustment. Really helped me as I did have a '95 FXDWG but upgraded to a 2004 FXDWG and want to do as much "mechanical" work on my OWN bike as possible. This sort of video's truly help US type of blokes heaps. Thanks again, Teddy (From down under. Aus) :-)
Good for you for taking your bikes maintenance into your own hands! For fun, after doing a service contact your local dealer and ask how much it would cost for them to do it for you. Then take that amount and put it into an 'upgrade' fund for the bike. :-) You will be surprised how quickly it adds up.
I like it. Got all the information I needed for a complete job without any music or any additional information that is not needed. Thank you very much
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Thank you sir! Best video I've come across yet. Had an idea how it was done but wanted to be sure and loved all your explanations. Especially about why they say between 1/2 and 1 full turn. Makes absolute sense now. Cheers!
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THANK YOU! Jam nut was VERY tight...just turned clutch pack in neutral...put in gear...tried to roll bike forward and moving kick stand! Sitting under it...no bueno!
Got a hand to hold front brake and I kept foot on kick stand and out of the way just in case...with a craftsman 3/8" ratchet (short) no way...got a longer ratchet before going to breaker bar and it came loose. Besides this, SUPER easy. Derby cover bolts, like mentioned by a Stealership Tech below were just 1/4 turn past finger tight. Proper torque now. For those worried about doing on kickstand, got a single drip down case. Time for a ride to test.
Wow, that nut was on super tight. It doesn't need to be anywhere near that tight. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Excellent video, I always try to watch these even after reading the service manual.
Thanks a lot. The service manual is great, IMO. Pays for itself in the first service. But it is always nice to know little short cuts that the manual doesn't include to make the job easier/faster.
Your vids are great!! You save me an exponential amount of stress! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Deeply appreciated
+Shaun Sticky, no problem. I'm glad they helped you out.
Went to a different site that was far less instructive than this. I adjusted the clutch, but still had issues. This video went into more detail and I feel confident that I cam properly adjust my clutch and not have to rid myself of the bike or send it to the shop! Thank you!
I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the step by step video. I did a clutch adjustment today and your instructions were very help.
No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Very well done video ,easy to understand and follow along. Thanks for taking the time to post it, I just finished doing the 5.000mile service on my bike and saved $500.00 this was very helpful !
+sic ric, thats great!!! I’m glad my video helped you out. Its highway robbery how much HD dealers charge for such a simple job.
Gidday from New Zealand. Thanks for the easy to follow video, as soon as the bike cools down I'm adjusting that sucker.
OFIDH, thanks. Yeah, you definitely want to wait till the bike is nice and cool. Good luck...
An immensely detailed and informative description; and well presented as an added bonus. Thank you!
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Love all the information and explanation for us Beginners out here. Much Love!
Glad to be of service.
Great video easy to understand the way you explained it I already knew how to do it but watching every once in a while just keeps it fresh. You did a very good job thank you
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helps you out.
This is a GREAT video .... perfect " step - by step " instructions .. Thanks very much !
Can you clarify .. how many times we should drop the Derby Cover bolt .. is more than once ok ..?, ( that was funny, .. ) : )
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. And to answer your question, as many times as necessary to get the job done. :-)
Awesome stuff, i feel enlightened and not scared to do this myself. Thank you!
Thats great. That is my goal. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Thanks brother you have solved my problems with the clutch adjustment!!!
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Very good explanation and demonstration. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad to be of service.
Excelente tutorial. I'm changing the primary fluid so as soon as my bike cools down I'm doing the 3/4 adjustment.
I've been practicing a lot of slow speed manouvers so this will definitely help.
Thanks again!!!
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I've seen other vids. showing this, but you showed some really good tips. Well done, and thanks.
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Hi there. I've had quite a few different bikes over the years but not at all mechanical, have always fixed up trail bikes but when it comes to my Harleys,had 4. Have always taken them to the shop. Well had a break up and sold bike to pay bills. Wanted another so bad I brought a cheap that had been worked to bits. AND what a lemon if it could go wrong it did. My new Mrs said that's it no more money. So THANKS to CZcams and you guys I have found the confidence to work on my own bike. BIG cheers Thankyou, KIWI Millsy
Kim Mills, thanks a lot and good luck...
Awesome detailed video, I need to adjust mine and after watching this, I feel confident that I can do it. Thanks!
+Andy Cooper, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Good luck...
nice! First time I had adjust a clutch. You made it easy to do. THANKS!
+Roger Thompson, no problem. Glad to be of service.
sweet video, I liked the explanation cards in between clips. thanks for the details
+Zachary H. thanks a lot I appreciate it. Glad to help.
I’ll ok
Awesome video! You went deep in depth and I love the tips! Thank YOU
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I know this is an old video, but new to me. Excellent video, have never seen anything more clear! I can attest that it is easy to "think" you have first felt resistance and be either in front of or too far with the adjuster
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. IMO, the age of a video doesn't matter as long as it has information in it that you find useful. A newer video doesn't mean its 'better'. Just sayin'...
Thanks, this was very helpful. Great vid that helped me save a bunch of money. I have a 2003 Softail Standard and was able to lubricate my cable and adjust my clutch to get that better clutch control in stop and go traffic. I adjusted it at not quite the 3/4 turn like you did. I like it much better now.
+HarleyBeerLover, thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Enjoy the new friction zone!
Great video, good details and answered all my questions, now I have better slow speed control on my RK. Thanks a lot .!
Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the video. I was sceptical at trying to do it myself but, damn, not complicated at all. Much appreciated
No problem. Glad to remove some of the mystery.
Great 13 min clip . . . easy on the ears and its given me a complete understanding with adjustments. * * * * *
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So i just put new cables and bars on my breakout and Harle wanted $1500 to do the job. No bueno in my book , did the work myself and used your video for final adjustmenrs. Thanks so much! Great video.
$1500? DAMN!!! That is outrageous. I'm glad my videos helped you out and saved you a bunch of cash.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, you saved me a lot of money today. Again thanks!!!!
Thats great. Glad to be of service. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Pet Rock's Garage I had to change out the complete charging system on my bike today and I had to remove the entire clutch assembly, the only thing that worried me was putting it back on and adjusting it until I watched your video.
Properly adjusting the clutch can seem like voodoo at first. But once you do it a couple times it is like second nature. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Great video...I really appreciate you explaining how to set up clutch for "friction zone" use
Thanks. I'm glad my video helped you out.
Hey man thanks for your help me adjust my FXDI cable.....you are a damn good dude....well check out more of your videos.....
+Sputnic Tyler, thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
Excellent Job, eliminates any guessing!!! Step by Step examples, full representation of personal options to fit your usage patterns. One small suggestion is to clean up and lube the leaver and pin, lubricating cable method clear. Voice clear and filming is uninterrupted. Thank you I enjoyed it.... Gordie
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Great video even a rookie like myself can do it rite after watching your video, thank you
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I watched just to confirm i was doing it properly. Thanks for the video.( rebuilt my first 4spd today)
Congrats on your first rebuild and thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Mr Pet Rock thanks for showing the clutch working after the adjustment. I had to replace my drive belt on a 2006 softail and put everything back as per manual and the simplest thing like adjusting the clutch is killing me. I notice that my clutch release plate disengages unevenly. I see yours pushes out even...I think I my have found why I have a dragging clutch.
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out. You have an interesting problem though. Let me know what the problem ends up being. Thanks.
Awesome job. Just made my life easier. Thanks for helping us DIY,ers out!
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Very good video, thank you for explaining Friction zone and adjustment.
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Thank you for your info... took it out. It worked fine before . Not admitting nothing .
Lesson learned ...
Thank you for the videos , love to learn and wrench on bike.
No problem. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Awesome video. I hope you're a teacher in some capacity. Only because you are very good at giving direction. Thanks for the video.
+Chato Rosales, nope. I'm an engineer. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Very good. Thanks. it did in fact clear up a mystery or two.
+Robert Goodman, thanks a lot for letting me know. I’m glad it helped you out.
Great video Pet Rock.
Saved me $$ and more importantly - down time 'out of the seat'.
Greetings from Oz!
Thanks a lot. I’m glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I really appreciate it.
Thanks u made it easy easy to follow ur steps to a propely cluch adjustment
Gary Puckett, you're welcome. I'm glad it helped you out. Thanks work watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Thank you very much for this very informative and useful video. It has taught me something I always wanted to know, and to be able to do. Very nice video and presentation.
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thats ultimately my goal in making these videos.
Very good, easy to understand video with good tips.
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I know this is an old post but I want to leave this anyway I tried to adjust the clutch with one of the other CZcams channels and I did yours seems to work much better there different instructions on adjusting just a little bit thank you
The age of a video doesn't really matter as long as the information in it is still relevant & helpful. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Thanks I like your videos I can actually see what you are doing and you explain everything do well
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Cheers bro you and your vid made it so so easy ,,, Respect to you
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad to help.
Hey Bro! Thanks for your video, I'm really appreciate it!! Because I have a HD 2000 Sporter and I have some issues with my clutch and clutch cable, I'm going to following your steps and when I finished I will give you the feedback, regards
+Marco Orozco, good luck...
Wow!!! it's a great video, I don't speak English that great. but you show and said things so clearly that all I can say is thank you very much for sharing I just replace my compensator but now the bike sounds like it get on gear but does not go I will do what you just did and hope it resolve the problem
+Sauli El Soberbio, thanks a lot. The video also has English subtitles that might help you out if you can read English better then you speak it. Good luck...
thanks, yes it did help a lot but the noise that the dealer mechanic said it was the compensator still on and I have replace all new with the chain tensioner thanks again for your help
Very helpful, especially to a novice like me. Details were quite helpful.
Michele Fristad, thanks. I'm glad it helped you out.
Nice Work!!!, i will use this method on my 12 switchback come spring
Thanks a lot. Good luck.
Great Video !!! Clearly, Simple and Easy !!! Muy Bueno !!!
Robert D, thanks a lot. I appreciate it. :-)
Great video. Explains things clear, simply and to the point. I especially like the explanation of the different settings of Factory vs Slow Speed cone rodeo work. Nice.
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Excellent video, This is what makes CZcams great people like you who share their talent thank you friend! My trans is going they say i need a new one, the dealer wants $2200.00 for new one after they changed the bearing 2 years earlier on it! Maybe be i need to do it myself wonder if theirs a video on that? Just kidding! i am going to a different dealer to have it done! Take care.
Thanks alot. I appreciate it. $2200 for a trans is alot but most of that is likely the cost of the trans itself. Maybe it's time for an upgrade to a 6 or 7 speed. :-) But yes, there are videos online on how to install a new trans. It is not a small amount of work and does require some special tools. So it isn't for the faint of heart. Good luck.
learned alot from this vid very well presented like to see more h d service stuff
+cermem, thats a lot. I’ll see what I can do.
best clutch instructional video ever
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
Awesome instructional video. Thank you!
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Very good video! I also like how you say what size the screws and nuts are.👍
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Another great video you have saved me a lot of money thank you.
+Speedy Speed, no problem and glad to help.
and yet- another great video- no bullshit, just the right information. Thank you.
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great video the details were the real power points of the video. thanks
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Working on my 06 train thanks for the videos 💯
No problem. Glad to be of service.
GREAT video. Very helpful! Thanks, Pet Rock!!!
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Great video, I use a crows foot 11/16 to tighten the jam nut is the best way ive found
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, that will work too. Use whatever tools you have on hand that will get the job done. The jam nut doesn't need a lot of torque.
thanks for the Harley vids mate
Very useful 👍🏻
+DouglasR8, no problem. I’m glad you found them useful.
What a Great Video. Thanks so much for sharing with CZcams-Tim in MI.
+tgs989, no problem. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
about to adjust my 1996 softail custom that has "clutch creep". thanks for the video and in future reference allow the text to display for longer. Had to pause a few times to read it all.
THANK YOU!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I'll try to increase the time for the text in the future. Thanks for the tip.
Good job sir. I'm doing a 10K on my 14 FXDL so I believe it is the same adjustment specs. Cheers.
Yes, they are the same adjustment specs. 10k on a 4yr old bike? Thats barely broken in. :-)
@@petrocksgarage I know mate. Got it for a great price completely stock from England. Bloke didn't rider the bugger. It had 5K on it last November.
Bikes are meant to be ridden, not stared at in a garage, IMO. Good to hear you are putting some miles on it. Enjoy your new (to you) ride.
Very good video and explanation! Thank you!
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this is indeed an awesome video ... thank you for sharing ...
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Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
+EliteWeaponSystems, your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Simply explained, well done.
+Denman Hansen, thanks. I appreciate it.
thanks man helped me alote none of that going into mindless detail's to mix you up
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Very informative. Thank you for the upload
oliver915, no problem. Thanks for watching & commenting.
thanks buddy as the Harley dealer was booked for 2 weeks and $80 saving too
No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. $80 for a 20 minute job? Thats ridiculous.
I saw you clutch video it was really informative, I have a 2006 night train I'm having a problem with the gear shifter when I shift up the gear shifter want come back down so I can shift up again any advice would be helpful
+Brian Lucassen, I had a similar problem a while ago after a stealer used a pressure washer to wash the bike after some warranty service. It isn’t a clutch adjustment problem. For me the problem was in the shift linkage. Specifically the little ball joints on both ends of the linkage can dry out or the grease inside gets washed out (with a pressure washer). I shot a couple squirts of White Lithium Grease into them and worked it in a little and haven’t had a problem since. Good luck...
Cool video. I have my first Harley "finally" an 03 FDXP and I have been in the garage ever since when not riding it. Back to the garage or shall I call it the honeycomb hideout. Thanks for the lesson.
Congrats on the new (to you) bike. Have fun making it your own. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.