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Anyone contemplating replacing their clutch plates should read the May 2008 Motorcycle Cruiser SHOPTALK HOW-TO Clutch Replacement article starting on page 82!

• Edited link: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/clutch_replacement/index.html

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Their articles on the WEB appear to have some type of roaming IP address, so the url's don't work

The enclosed jpeg photos and information is taken from an earlier article on their site but is essentially the same info!

Here's a really good pointer IMO that's not in the shop Manual!

The following is not to be considered boiler plate but has proved beneficial for my '04' bike with the SS Barnett cable

I found that the factory 1.23 inch dimension to vary between 1.125 - 1.375 inch on my bike over the years. The difference being 1-spline or tooth on the clutch pull shaft lever. If you run to the minimum dimension, such as 1.125", the pull lever spring is under more tension/pre-load and will help alleviate or reduce the sloppy lazy clutch lever if the cable is lubricated properly.

By going to the smaller dimension requires correcting the additional cable slack at the middle adjuster or at the clutch lever. If and when the clutch pack wears the lever can always be moved back 1-tooth.

NOTE: Adjustments to be done with engine cold

AlanH:

Anyone contemplating replacing their clutch plates should read the May 2008 Motorcycle Cruiser SHOPTALK HOW-TO Clutch Replacement article starting on page 82!

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/index.html

Their articles on the WEB appear to have some type of roaming IP address, so the url's don't work

Does this link work?

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/clutch_replacement/index.html  

I agree, very interesting article. Good on 'ya AlanH!

Oooooh another one gets put in my favorites. Thanks Alan!

phat-azz:

Does this link work?

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/clutch_replacement/index.html  

I agree, very interesting article. Good on 'ya AlanH!