Harley Clutch Adjustment on a Softail or Dyna
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Harley-Davidson Clutch Adjustment
Bob teaches you Harley-Davidson clutch adjustment 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 Harley-Davidson clutch 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). Bob finishes proper Harley-Davidson clutch adjustment by mentioning that when you are doing this type of repair, only factory service gaskets should be used.
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This doesn't cover newer softtails like the Low Rider ST. There is no longer a double nut on the clutch cable. The video also does not cover the clutch adjustment in the primary, only the slack on the cable.
Installed a longer cable and ape hangers. Tried everything to get slack to hook the lever but barely any free play. Any suggestions?
This is more like it thank you
Awesome. Thanks for the help.
How do you measure the chain deflection? According to the manual with a cold motor you should have 5/8-7/8 deflection. Thanks for the help.