How to Adjust Clutch Cable Lever on Harley Davidson; Law Abiding Biker | Motorcycle Podcast

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This is a thorough tutorial video on how to adjust your cable clutch lever on your Harley Davidson Motorcycle. This will save you money by not having to take your Harley Davidson to a mechanic. I guarantee you can do this yourself after watching this Free tutorial video..
This video is specifically about making minor adjustments to the “clutch cable” on your Harley Davidson motorcycle, which in turn will adjust how your clutch lever feels. To adjust the actual clutch on your Harley Davidson, check out the completely free tutorial video for that on this page.
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[@jimm7626]

It's great that you took time to make a video because a lot of people as simple as this is have never done it before .👍

[@johnroscoe1773]

Right on. No BS. No stupid music. Straight up and to the point. Good stuff

[@RyanUrlacher]

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[@kd8309]

Thanks very much. Just replaced my clutch plates and needed to do this. Two Thumbs Up!!

[@slyguy6661]

Very helpful and easy to understand.

[@michaelsturdevant8985]

Thanks so much for the info and I appreciate the time you take to teach us. I'm no mechanic but its nice to not have to pay the shop for the little things. Keep the videos coming!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks so much Michael. Believe it or not, I just spent 24 hrs today shooting a brand new and improved maintenance video with better video and audio equipment. It will take some time to edit and finish, but I will be putting it out free again when it is done. To be notified when it comes out make sure and get into the free email club. Join our FREE Email Club @ 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 and for sale content and are given special coupon codes.

[@babybugspaw7085]

Thank you very much for showing everything down to your adjustment of how far the lever goes out before clutch engages, great showing.

[@48tats]

REALLY GOOD JOB EXPLAINING THE ADJUSTMENT.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks 48tats. Appreciate the feedback and glad it helped.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks John! We got many more coming.....

[@deviousdos1]

Thanks for posting this bro! It's exactly what I needed. Didn't like where my clutch was engaging, a couple of turns and now it's perfect! Peace out brother.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for watching and commenting Gary. I'm stoked that it helped! Ride safe bro

[@greggaxiola]

True that, adjusted my wife's Sporty also and she loves the way it handles now... Better than before when it was engaging too early.

[@greggaxiola]

Extremely informative, Thanx LAB!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thank Greg. Thanks for the feedback and donations. Just got your voicemail too!! Thanks for being in involved with the Law Abiding Biker Community.

[@johnokeeffe1097]

Another great money/time saving video!

[@darrickblankenship1139]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@RyanUrlacher]

No problem....thanks for the comment

[@id10tcertified]

If the boot doesn't want to play put a wee bit of water based grease on it (KY, Polyol which is belt conditioner) Just make sure your actual clutch is adjusted correctly first.

[@bigdeals15]

Great video much appreciated

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Thanks Bro, I thought I would have to do a lot more than that!

[@RobsPackanShine]

cool. ty for sharing. newly bought harley street 750 and loving it in 2015. november riding this yr makes me a happy owner

[@RyanUrlacher]

+RobsPackanShine Your welcome! Ride as long as you can.

[@crash0284]

Great video

[@darinpdad70]

Great video. Keep em coming. Very helpful.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Your very welcome! Thanks for the support.

[@22mm1966]

Actually did this weekend past. Thanks for the video

[@thangknowa3288]

Good basic clutch lever adjust, only problem I have is with working on the side of the road between the guard rail and traffic. I don't trust distracted drivers.

[@InsightfulImagery]

Great vid simple and useful thank you sir

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to comment. Hope you are doing well and riding often!! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: 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.

[@dannyp659]

Thanks for the info.Great video

[@RyanUrlacher]

You're welcome bro. Our pleasure. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: 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.

[@dougc782]

Thanks LAB!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Your welcome bro! 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.

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for the feedback bro!

[@ManJunk427]

Great thanks 👍

[@wingman1255]

You are the MAN!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thank you!

[@beardedkountry]

thank u, saved on the side of the road!!!!!!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Love to hear that! Glad we could help out. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: 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.

[@cjg431]

How are the levers adjusted? Need to bring both back on the 2018 heritage

[@dbro1563]

Thanks for the video

[@RyanUrlacher]

You bet. Glad you liked it. 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.

[@danhunt2]

thanks for info,great video...ride safe !

[@RyanUrlacher]

You betcha!

[@RyanUrlacher]

You betcha!

[@11973angelo]

Great help thanks

[@RyanUrlacher]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and hope you are getting some riding in!! Here is an easy link for all our free videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/things 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 @ 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 and for sale content and are given special coupon codes.

[@alabiggy]

Great video bro... what about the adjustment insied the primary cover... I am preforming a 5k service and want to adjust my clutch while im doing it... is ti smart to adjust it inside there while i have the derby cover off? Thanks

[@TheBubbles069]

07 superglide how would I do a self diagnostics test on it without bringing it to the dealer

[@reneo6620]

Question, I have braided cables on my 2018 Deluxe, I want to replace my brake and clutch levers, the break one no problem, the clutch one I'm having issues with the cable not loosening enough to pull it out of the lever, I spun the jam nut all the way up and twisted the adjuster all the way up but its is not lose enough to pull the cable out of the lever case, any suggestions?

[@marlonflores5077]

THANK YOU!!!! 🌙🏁🙏🏽

[@RyanUrlacher]

You're so welcome!

[@fredrickg8699]

Do you adjust the free play on the front brake lever the same way?

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

I know it has been a few years since this was posted, but perhaps someone can help me out. I have a 2000 Springer Softail. I just finished adjusting my clutch cable at the handle bars and at the clutch basket, but I now not able to remove all the slack. I have at least 1/2 in. slack and have run out of threads in the adjuster nut. What can I do to take out the slack. I have the clutch adjuster screw backed out 3/4 turn.

[@davejohnson4233]

Thanks for the great video Ryan. I have a 2013 Harley Ultra Limited.I was wondering when it becomes necessary to pull the derby cover off and do the bottom adjustment on the clutch? Is it based on mileage or possible slippage of the clutch resulting in performance issues?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Your very welcome Dave and thanks for the feedback! Most only adjust the clutch if it is slipping etc. Until then you really don't need to mess with it. I take it you found our video on adjusting the clutch inside the derby cover? Here is an easy link to all our free videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to a couple for purchase videos we offer: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/things 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 @ 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 and for sale content and are given special coupon codes.

[@bee2333]

Mine doesn’t squeeze all the way to the grip

[@BannedBean]

So i did this and when I tried pulling on the clutch I feel the tension. But the bike is very difficult to walk. I have no idea what it could be

[@S.Kona34]

You saved me a trip to the shop. Thanks....Your riding shot looks like Idaho ??

[@RyanUrlacher]

That's awesome, Glad we could help you out. That's our goal; bikers helping bikers. The video is in Eastern WA. Next door to Idaho... Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: 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.

[@S.Kona34]

Great, I thought it looked familiar...!!

[@TheBubbles069]

How would I do a self diagnostics test on it with out takn it to the dealer..I have a 07 superglide

[@RyanUrlacher]

TheBubbles069 Check out our video on how to retrieve diagnostic codes. www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleydtc/

[@Brtn3325]

Is this what I should do? I rode my bike today and had to let the clutch out nearly all the way for it to catch

[@RyanUrlacher]

Sounds like it. You can adjust the cable clutch to where you like it. 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.

[@ronygilot5483]

How do we do the same on a 2019 fxbb. I think it has a hydraulic clutch, there are no bolts. The lever is rattling when riding on mine

[@db00crash]

There is no nuts on a hydraulic clutch. Pull the primary cover and adjust it there.

[@khanibrahim5947]

Should i adjust when engine is cold or hot ?

[@RyanUrlacher]

I always adjust after thing are warmed up

[@TheChuck1960]

Do you have it in gear when you a just the cable ?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Nope, you do not have it in gear....thanks for watching

[@signedbybd]

He said nuts😂

[@jerlewis4291]

On my bike I let the clutch lever out about 1/16th of an inch and it’s engaging. It’s a pain to say the least