Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide Clutch Adjustment

[@MrWhatahelisdis]

Excellent video! Took the mystery out of adjusting the clutch on my Sport Glide.

[@jd9308]

Great instructional video! You explained it so even a guy like myself would have the confidence to do this type service if I owned this style of bike. I know that many riders could benefit from your video and save some major money over dealers service prices! As always stay safe and keep it sleezy!

[@DCyclemoto]

Thanks for the feedback! I always try to make it easy for the viewer since some steps can get confusing in the service manual. Visuals always make it better, I believe.

[@colingriffiths92]

Very good video well explained and great coverage. Made me feel confident to carry out the adjustment

[@SaddleTrampTV]

That's different. So all the adjustment is now done from the primary, and the cable is automatically committed. Never seen that before. On all the bikes I've had, you pretty much do the same procedure in the primary and then manually adjust the tension at the cable with a couple of 1/2 to 9/16 wrenches. Interesting. Great tutorial. I learned something new.

[@DCyclemoto]

SaddleTramp Having done it both ways, its way easier on the new models. Thanks for watching, Tramp!🤘🏻

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@DCyclemoto The more I learn about the new softails the more I feel like its a bike designed for me. Thanks for the video. :D

[@DCyclemoto]

FranBunnyFFXII Welcome! The new models really are nice. Thanks for watching!

[@marine2502]

Thanks, great video really helped...Clint

[@daveo226]

Thanks mate , nice clear well put together video I'm about to get a Sport Glide and will be doing all my own servicing as I have done with all my previous Harley's and Buells .. Ride safe 🇬🇧🇺🇸💪👍

[@Colbsterscamaro]

Good job D-cycle !

[@DCyclemoto]

Colbster's Camaro thank you kindly!

[@eddwiggins4383]

Very helpful Thank you

[@DCyclemoto]

You are very welcome!

[@cmcdonough55]

Great video. What are your thoughts on HD Syn3 20w50 in the primary?

[@DCyclemoto]

I never use the HD stuff. It’s been labeled by many as a cheap oil. Lately I’ve been using the Lucas 20w50 non synthetic moto oil in the crank case. Works great!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Very nicely shot! Stuff like this spurs me on to try improve my own service vids :)

[@DCyclemoto]

Trying to kick it up a notch this year. New camera soon, so I hope the quality improves. Thanks for watching! See you in the Discord!

[@vetter847]

Well done video. 👍🏼

[@DCyclemoto]

Vetter Thanks for the feedback! You going to make MMM this year?

[@shellbailey2517]

great video thanks

[@DCyclemoto]

Hope it helps!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Well done brother, nice clean work 💯✌️😎

[@DCyclemoto]

OZARKS H-D RIDER'S 🤘🏻Thanks for watching!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@DCyclemoto you got it brother 💯

[@Streetbob_Nomad]

Followed these instructions to a T.. I went for the 1/2 turn instead of 3/4 or 1 full. My issue is that my clutch cable free play at the lever keeps loosening and makes my clutch feel spongy… I go from about 1/8th it an inch of play when I pull on the cable away from the housing to almost 3/8 of an inch. Any ideas? The red buttons threads aren’t stripped out so I don’t think it’s that.. but I’m lost now as to what could be wrong

[@DCyclemoto]

Try the 3/4 turn and see if you get better results.

[@Streetbob_Nomad]

@@DCyclemoto it happens after a ride, I have done it twice now and I still get way more slack after the ride.. clutch feels good but the handle keeps walking out, should I re adjust the tension on the handle? Without messing with the basket?

[@DCyclemoto]

Worth a try!

[@kidmoto22]

Damn D these service vids are great. I want a SG just so I have a good instructor for my own service. Really Brother great work.

[@DCyclemoto]

I smell toast.

[@skyking4501]

Nice!! Great information. Thank you 🙏 .

[@DCyclemoto]

I hope it helps some people!🤘🏻

[@Angelo-ej7vs]

I watched almost every video about adjusting clutch on m8. Everybody suggest to turn back 3/4 turn, what's the difference between one half or one turn?

[@DCyclemoto]

I honestly haven’t tried both so I can’t tell you but I imaging the feel would be minimal. As long as you are in that neighborhood, you should be fine. 7 months later, I am happy with the adjustment still.

[@blujack100]

What torque wrench do have?Thanks.

[@blujack100]

D-Cycle this one is in foot pounds. Is that right? Thanks

[@DCyclemoto]

will s Oh, hold up! Mine is in IN lbs and Nm. Give me a few to find the right one. Sorry!

[@DCyclemoto]

Here’s what I really have! amzn.to/2R8Zpgb

[@nevillegreg1]

Very good. So one question remains, how do you adjust the friction point (before the clutch start to grab) at the clutch lever?

[@Moose32890]

I have an aftermarket clutch cable on mine. Despite loosening it as much as I can, I still have very slight movement at the primary when squeezing the lever. And I think the guy that installed it over torqued the jam nut because I can’t even undo it without the entire assembly starting to move. I think he adjusted it wrong because I can’t find neutral when it’s running anymore 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@a.carvalho8317]

I've been hearing a slight buzzing sound at specific rpm's. It's coming from the riders left. I think it's this.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

👍🍻

[@soloaquatics]

Bruh you didn’t explain what to do if I have more than a nickels worth slack in the cable