Clutch adjustment

[Scrounger]

Doing the 1000 mile service and want to adjust the clutch. The manual say 1/2 to 3/4 turn in after contact. If you go 1/2 turn does that make the engagement later in the release of the lever? Just wonder what is better.

 

[BUBBIE]

Doing the 1000 mile service and want to adjust the clutch. The manual say 1/2 to 3/4 turn in after contact. If you go 1/2 turn does that make the engagement later in the release of the lever? Just wonder what is better.

***LATER in my thinking... 1/2 Turn on adjustment compared to 3/4 turn on clutch adjustment, makes the clutch lever pull clutch plates "farther apart"..... sooooo farther apart when clutch lever is used makes clutch "Later" on the grab . Understand???

Sounds weird but think about it for a minute or two... Then you will agree

***I like to keep my adjustment at 1/2 turn, because it allows MORE clutch separation when handle is squeezed and is easier on clutch when sitting at a stoplight with clutch pulled and waiting while in gear......

signed....BUBBIE

 

[Hoople]

The manual say 1/2 to 3/4 turn in after contact. .

Isn't it OUT not IN after contact?

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Yep...Hoop is correct...bottom line, less freeplay cold the better, just make sure that you have some when turning the bar lock to lock (usually looser opposite the clutch side).

 

[Breeze3at]

Isn't it OUT not IN after contact?

Correct, OUT (loose) after contact. :s

 

[biscuit]

There's a video in the self help section called "Easy Clutch Adjustment Method".A good and accurate,if not quite 'orthodox' method of making your life easy.

Works well.

 

[BUBBIE]

Isn't it OUT not IN after contact?

Yep, I let the in-out wording slip right by me....

Thanks Hoop,,

In to touch (cold) then OUT 1/2 turn on adjustment n lock nut.. The other way will slip the clutch apart and Not allow clutch discs to mate together...

signed....BUBBIE

 

[dcfatboy]

Doing the 1000 mile service and want to adjust the clutch. The manual say 1/2 to 3/4 turn in after contact. If you go 1/2 turn does that make the engagement later in the release of the lever? Just wonder what is better.

1/2 is standard and basically makes the lever act as an on/off switch, reducing the friction zone. 3/4 gives you more of a friction zone, for easier slow speed maneuvering. I have heard that the Police (who are professional riders) backout 1 turn. (I have mine backed out 7/8.)

 

[Butch]

There's an easy adjustment method that glider put up in the self help section. I, as well as others have used it with great success. As for me, It's the only way I prefer to do it.

Easy Clutch Adjustment Method - Harley Davidson Community

 

[Scrounger]

I've looked at both procedures and the 'easy' way and the 'by the book' way both look equally easy. I guess the issue is with not being able to feel the resistance. The easy way sounds a bit confusing to me however.