How to Adjust a Harley Clutch Internally & Clutch Cable | Biker Podcast

Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to adjust your Harley-Davidson clutch internally. We'll also give you a good look behind the primary cover. You actually only need to remove your clutch inspection cover to adjust the clutch, but we wanted to give you a better angle, so in the video, we had the entire primary cover off.
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We then show you how to follow up and adjust the clutch lever cable on your Harley-Davidson. This video will show you start to finish how to adjust your Harley clutch and to get it right where you want it. We give you all the tips and tricks needed for this project. No specialty tools are required for this project.
Note: This is for cable clutch Harley models. There are no adjustments on a newer hydraulic Harley clutch.
Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

[@habthree]

Got my first new to me Harley this year and started to have a loose clutch lever... Thanks for this video.

[@jerrygill931]

Great video, my ultra uses t27 on the derby cover.

[@lp1133]

I always appreciate your videos. I feel they are among the best tutorials on the wrb.

[@RyanUrlacher]

That means alot to us Leanoard. We put in alot of work trying to help bikers. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@goodtimes291]

I did this back in August after watching the video. Everything went smooth until I tried to loosen the nut on the threaded adjuster bolt. I have a 2011 EGC. It felt like someone welded the nut onto the bolt. After about twenty minutes of messing with it, I finally got it loose. I went and picked up a new nut because I trashed the original one. Thanks for another great video!!

[@RyanUrlacher]

You are most welcome and glad to have helped. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@mopar340dave]

An offset box end is good and the gearwrench socket set is even better. It has a hole down the middle.....

[@stevewinson8380]

Hi guys, my clutch had tightened up,so I looked on KZbin and found your site. I followed your instructions how to adjust it, now my clutch is fine:) so thanks guys for your simple instructions.

[@RyanUrlacher]

U betcha!! Love hearing the channel is helping bikers out there!! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@jefftrompczynski3807]

For the derby cover or clutch inspection cover their t 27s

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Thank you sir I've learnt so much from all your videos

[@RyanUrlacher]

Our pleasure!

[@joemastro4405]

thanks guys for the great videos.As the back yard mechanic that i am i do know the twin cam any year make or model.All of us back yard mechanics should own a few maintenance repair manuals for reference location, part # , tool's u need Etc.... I just installed the Baker high torque bearing seal kit om my 2006 FLHRS in November she will be 15 years old yes!!! HER treat Her nice and she will do the same. I had that DREADED one drop after a ride primary fluid leak from the main shaft walking race flaw. with the Baker bearing seal kit there is no more main shaft race for the bearing to ride on so therefore no more walking race lol.The bearing is precision tapered and rides on the main shaft alone nice set up easy install put 300 miles on it so far so good thanks again for all the great learning very helpful videos Big Joe Deland Florida

[@RyanUrlacher]

Right on Big Joe. Thank you for taking time to comment. We're happy to hear you like our videos. Ride Safe & Ride Often!

[@iriswestdyk684]

Thank you.. excellent presentation!

[@jasonharrold6686]

Nice, I always thought you tightened until you see deflection, that plate sort of moving in and then back off 1/2 to 1 full turn

[@Mr.WS6]

Can you do a video on how to install the dyna passenger footpeg mounts without moving rear tire forwards!? Love these videos!

[@RyanUrlacher]

We'll add to to our list! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@Steven-kp4wk]

Question for you. I decided to do this adjustment on my 2015 Road King with 16,000 miles. No issues beforehand other than wanting to tighten up the adjustment in the lever. So once all said and done and done exactly the way the Harley service manual says, I now have a bad vibration in gear while riding. Clutch pulls and engages just fine but bad vibration in the seat in gear. So I reperformed the adjustment turning out shaft 3/4 of a turn and still same issue. Done EXACTLY the way the manual says on a stone cold bike that was sitting for 2 days previously. What gives here, surely a simple 5 minute service has not damaged something.

[@pappy3032]

Great videos thanks.. so quick question. The further you back out the center bolt, the 'faster' the clutch? 1/2 turn would equal late clutch 1 turn would equal early clutch ..

[@traceydoughty5256]

Hi your video great you are very informative and you get to the point quick I am a female and I built my own bike but I need some reminders how many turns do you put on the nuts on the clutch finger springs ?

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

My wife's Harley breakout has a stage 5 tire shredder engine upgrade and her clutch has no free play so should i do this for her to get free play?

[@harleysandbeer5991]

Just had 14" handlebars put on my 2006 ultra classic and I took it for a ride today and slowly but surely the clutch is not disengaging. Luckily I made it home but sure would like some tips on what i could do to fix this problem

[@robbiegwinn]

ty...great tips

[@RyanUrlacher]

You're most welcome! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@MrMarctheriault69]

Put some tape on the end of that wrench so you don't nick the fender like he was doing .

[@JSTJPN]

Ryan, I replaced my clutch basket assembly and adjusted the clutch internally and extras you described. However, when taking off and I’m 2nd and 3rd gears. I get this slipping feeling when accelerating especially when going up an incline. Any thoughts as to what is causing this?

[@saleemahmedkhan2419]

Very nice 👌, I have a road glide special 2015 model, I need ring gear

[@jamieb9191]

Hey Ryan, huge fan of LAB. I installed new cables for apes and used your video to adjust the primary, but I was wondering at 3:32 it says "newer clutch may need 1 full turn". Is this in reference to the new clutch line, or a overhauled brand new clutch? Also at 3:47 you say to pull the clutch lever 3 times. When doing this are you fully pulling it in or just a wiggle for free play?

[@srhintz]

Boy! Get your wrench off my fender! Good tip on the gasket, they last a long time. Pro tip: get a set of offset box end wrenches.😉

[@lenBrill1971]

Subscribed 🇨🇦👍🍺

[@GregDoncaster01]

Excellent info guys. ?do you have to add oil before securing the covers and riding off. thanks for your help

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thank you. Yes, add the oil before.

[@johnk815]

I have a 2002 fat boy and I’m ran out of threads on the the clutch cable adjustment. Does that mean the cable stretched too much? Or the clutch pack is worn out? The cable is after market maybe 13 years old.

[@KAULINCOLE]

Do you adjust it from neutral do you adjust it from first gear nobody ever says that and should it be hot or cold

[@BOWHUNTFORDEER]

Hi Ryan, clutch question. I have a stuck clutch safety switch on my 15 road King. Causing my bike only to be started in neutral. Also effecting. My cruse control not too work. Can I change that switch or do I have to replace my handle bar control. Thanks

[@RyanUrlacher]

Just the switch. Happened on my 2014 SGS. My local HD dealer replaced it under warranty. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@jefftrompczynski3807]

Its a T 27 there buddy but good video

[@szymonkucharski7224]

Hi, need to pick your brain about a problem I have with my 08 Street Glide which I recently bought. After making the clutch basket and cable adjustment my clutch pulls horribly. When pressing the lever the spring on the basket bearly moves and the lever is stiff... The funny thing was after taking off the primary inspection cover you normally don't get much oil spill when the bike is upright but my primary was filled with something like 2 quarts of oil and it spilled all over... Not sure why someone did this. Checked the transmission cover clutch actuator and it's okay, clutch basket nut, and it's solid... Also to make it work at all, had to turn the adjuster bolt in after reaching the resistance instead of going half turnout. Not sure where to go next... The only idea I have left is that my Street Glide has Apehangers and a quite long clutch cable... would that be the cause of my headache??? Not sure where to go next... Regards Simon

[@randy3577]

I did that exact thing and still can't get my clutch to disengage the transmission when pulled. If I put the bike in gear I can't roll the bike. So I started all over adjusted at the basket, then the cable adjustment. Still have no clutch. I'm goingmout of my mind. It worked when I parked it and now after the cable change it doesn't. It's the proper length cable but just can't figure it out.

[@rsjdawg1]

Does this work on the HD XG500?

[@alexf9472]

Do you need to drain the oil before you open the clutch cover? In particular, if the bike is leaning on a kickstand?

[@alexf9472]

it appears the answer is "no", at least on my 05 fat boy

[@adamferguson5]

So why take inspection cover off? You said to drain oil isn't there an oil drain plug?

[@terrymckinney296]

I was riding and all my gears went out no gears works can anyone help me with ad vice

[@terrymckinney296]

Plus oil spilt out the oil thing above clutch thing my bikes a 1985 low rider thanks

[@dianedenroche1496]

I have a horrible time getting into neutral on my Heritage. Could doing this help the problem??? Love the videos, bought products from LAB & I'm a Patreon!!

[@RyanUrlacher]

It might help if the clutch is not fully disengaging. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

[@kennethcox8689]

Out of gear or does it matter ?

[@dianascott6046]

Wow hmm sorry didnt know how to reach anybody ty

[@RyanUrlacher]

U betcha.

[@dianascott6046]

RYAN HEY i recieved wrong lights i recieved rear.not front

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Why would customers (I deleted the word I really wanted to use)... comment on an unrelated KZbin video regarding a customer service issue (ie, wrong order, service question, etc.)? It's the second time I've saw someone do this on this channel, with one being a few months ago. Wouldn't it make more sense to either call them or email them, rather than posting on KZbin?