How To Harley Davidson Sportster Clutch Adjustment
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- How To Harley Davidson Sportster Clutch Adjustment. This was done on an 2009 XL1200C Sportster. Will work on all Sportster models.
Tools Needed
T 27 torx bit, 1/2, 5/8 open end wrench and a screw driver.
If you have any questions just ask,
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Thanks Rocco, you're my go to guy for my Sportster maintenance.
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask.. Thank You for your watching and your sub.PJ.. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.
Rocco, I got the clutch being how it should! Thanks so much for your expertise.... and patience w/newbies like me! Ride safe!
My pleasure. Thank you for watching and all your support Johathan. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hiya Rocco, just to let ya know got the bike back .. what they found was that whoever changed the clutch last time forgot to out the throw out bearing retaining ring back in so the bearing ended up disintegrating and caused all the issues I was having. But now it shifts smooth, no more GI Joe Kung Fu action grip needed to engage the clutch 😁👍
Thats Great to hear. Thanks for your update and your Support. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.
kool thanks for another good vid rocco ... glad the storm went by you down there .. †
Thank you for your support. Have a great day.
Hey Rocco it’s Jonny on my wife’s account (gasoline in bathroom sink dude) thank you so much this worked perfectly with the inner carb adjustment my carb was way too tight but now it’s a bit loose gonna slightly tighten it now Bc it had way too much power when taking off but thank you so much - Jonathan Santorelli
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Jonny . Ride Safe and have a great day.
If you own a Sportster, and you pay Harley Davidson to do ANYTHING at all to it instead of utilizing this amazing resource then just sell your bike.
Thanks to Rocco and his very detailed work I have taken my entire motorcycle apart of the years for one reason or another, was able to find oem and aftermarket parts and doing the work myself, ultimately saving me at the very least $2k in service.
Thank you, Rocco. They should name a bike after you.
Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for all your kind words and support munchie. Ride safe and have a great day.
I’m about to tackle this adjustment on my 2002. Have had the bike a year
And I’ve done brakes, all fluids, primary chain, belt… etc using your videos but this adjustment is next on my list. Starting to have some slack in my lever that I need to adjust out.
Happy to help. Make adjustment at the cable and take it for a test ride. That's most times all it needs. How many miles? Any questions just ask thank you for watching all your support Luke. Ride safe and have a great day. Sports are great machines. Have fun.
Hey Rocco i just found your channel, it's going to be my go-to video manual for when i get my sportster in the next couple weeks. thanks man.
Thank you, Ride Safe and have a great day. Any question just ask. Welcome to the sport.
Thank You. Well explained 😊
Thanks again Rocco! I could not afford my year 2000 Sportster 1200 without your channel
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub JoeyGemini. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great New Year's.
Rocco, what was the name (type) of that grease you used on the clutch adjustment; nd list any other lubricants you use on you bike, thanks...
Happy to help. AutoZone mobile one synthetic bearing Greece. Thank you for watching and all your support. Stephen. Ride safe and have a great day.
You aren’t kidding about lining up square on the torx bolts on the derby cover. This is the first time I have removed it on my 2005 and someone at some point nearly stripped one of them. (The one behind the peg with mid controls) Otherwise a simple maintenance item that could easily become a hassle if you rush. Thanks for making this!
Happy to help.Thank you for watching and all your sub Calvin. Ride safe and have a great day.
Late reply by me but when I bought mine, someone loc tightened them in. Had to drill bit them out lol
Hey bud I have got a 2000 Sportster the clutch has seemed to have gone all the way out on me I pulled the clutch all the way in and the bike does not want to sit still it's partially engaged I'm not a mechanic I really don't even know what I'm doing I tremendously need some help super bad friend I wish it was the way you could call me and walk me through what needs to be done it's a very expensive mistake if in the event I make some mistakes and I cannot afford that so I'm trying to avoid that can you please correspond with me friend please thank you
Happy to help.Send a cell #. I will call. Thank you for watching and your sub Brandy. Ride safe and have a great day.
Excellent video I've done it reading my manual everything was the same as you've done it!
Thank you for your support, Ride Safe and have a great day.
Another great maintenance video. Thanks Rocco
Thank you for all your Support Dan, Ride Safe and have a great Day.
When will you know it needs adjusting. Thanx watch all your vids
When you do a primary oil service. If your clutch engages slow. It is worth a look. Or hard to find neutral. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I think Harley also recommends you adjust it every 3-5k miles or something like that, I adjust mine whenever I do an oil change(engine oil).
Thanks told me exactly what I was needing to know
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I got clutch cable for my 2000 Harley sportster xl1200 said was 52 3/4 inches even tho I kept measuring 55 old cable on bike but Harley n Google said otherwise got new cable the 52 3/4 it's shorter than original so we still got it to fit but had to run it above foot pedal instead under all connected but when try to put in 1st it makes crazy sound from the circle primary cover we have adjusted few times n still same issue what did we might have done wrong
Happy to help. If you have the proper play on the pin at the hub adjustment. And the spring that's on your primary derby cover. That holes the adjustment in place. . Check adjustment and reinstall. I would buy the right cable. How is the Clutch handle operating and feel? Thank you for watching and your sub.Lynette. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Well they don't seem to have 55 inch cable for my bike everyone keeps telling me my new cable 52 3/4 is right but wouldn't run through like old cable under foot pedal and can't put through clamp to hold to frame. The lever seems ok lot easier to pull then old cable I haven't took on test drive yet I was worried I would ruin my clutch system but I will try it out today it just seems make loud sound when going in first gear
@@lynette5382 If you could send me a picture of that set up, and your bike handlebars to the ERocco3964@gmail.com I really would like to see it and try to help. I've had many sportsters
Hi Rocco my 2010 HD sportster xl 1200 c clutch is slipping. I Gas the crap out of it, it revs high but does not match the amount of gas I'm giving it ANY SUGGESTIONS PLS
Happy to Help, How many miles? Did you try the adjustment at the hub? Do you have play in your clutch handle? Thats were I would start. If that don't work out you will need to do a clutch, which is friction plates. You will need some special tools to remove the diaphragm Spring on your clutch. Let us know how that works out. Thank you for watching and your sub. Dtm. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Just put my new handlebars on my 2008 Harley sportster , bike rode perfect before I installed the bars (previous owner had tall ape hangers) and I threw on bars that are about 6-7 inches lower than previous height ! Clutch seems to engage and disengage just fine but now when I shift into 5th gear the bike will just rev without gaining any speed (feels powerless but only in 5th gear ) . Any help is much appreciated
Happy to help. how many miles? I tried to adjust the pin at the hub. Take a look at this video, ua-cam.com/video/2QczuSchNnE/v-deo.html. Let us know how that works out Thank you for watching and your sub Pete. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great video thanks!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Alex. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.
Hi Rocco, what is the purpose of the adjustment at the clutch hub? I put on a new clutch lever assembly and made adjustments to the clutch cable but now am having a little trouble finding neutral when the bike is running…
Happy to help. I believe you need the FreePlay at the clutch hub, and this helps with the wear on your friction plates, and the shifting into neutral. If you had no problems with the other clutch cable before it broke, then you should have no problem now, so it would be in the adjustment at the hub. Thank you for watching all your support mlocic. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.
Thanks Rocco! I’m a little hesitant to make the adjustment myself but your videos give me confidence! I’m considering changing the clutch cable while I’m at it since the current one is no doubt as old as the bike (27 years) lol! Much appreciated!
I am a strong believer, don't fix something that is not broke. You could get yourself into some trouble with today's parts. watched a the video a few times, not complicated. Let us know how it works out. very easy procedure doing the cable that adds a whole Nother twist to it. I thought you already replaced the cable. Thank you for all your support. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.
Good point, the cable is old and crusty but still doing its job I suppose! I replaced the lever assembly but only adjusted the cable and not at the hub. I’ll let you know how it works out!
Can a bad adjustment make it feel like my clutch is burnt just had plates put in
Happy to help. If you have a 1/4 turn adjustment at the hub and an 8th inch play at your clutch handle that's it. I would check it and see what you got. Thank you for watching all your support coffee tree. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco thank you so much just checked and that’s about an 8th inch of play
That's an 1/8 turn play at the clutch handle then that the clutch hub is a 1/4 turn play. If you do not have that when the clutch heats up it will burn itself out. Very very important. Watch the video and check the adjustment at the hub. Ride safe and have a great day. Hope that helps.
Next month I'm replacing clutch plates and getting an idea on adjustment of cable, thank you for video 👍🏼
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. And all your support Jose. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Will this be the fix if you aren’t getting enough clutch. Like in gear it still wants to go while clutch. Is engaged. And neautral is hard to get sometimes. And somtimes it takes extra force to switch gears?
Yes that would be a symptom of a clutch hub not adjusted properly. That's where I would start. Thank you for watching in your sub Johathan. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. How many miles on the bike?
hiya Rocco, update on my clutch problem... well got the bike into HD, they opened it and found that whoever had installed the clutch left out the throwout bearing retaining ring (at least this is what they told me).. this allowed everything to tighten up on its own (explains the 6 turns into the clutch on the adjustment screw) and caused the clutch pack to wear out and then everything began to rub on the adjustment screw housing essentially cutting a groove into it and weakening the housing and they told me that when the adjustment screw let go, it caused damage to the clutch basket so.... long story short ... ( lol already too long =D) 1500.oo to get her back on the road. new clutch pack, basket throwout bearing, cable and cleaning / adjustment. =/ (guess thats what I get for buying a used bike) =/
On the bright side, You are back on the road. Thanks for the update. Ride safe.and have a great day.
You make easy, what so many give the appearance of serious difficulty. Thanks brother.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Murray. Ride safe and have a great day
Is that grease not going to hurt the inside of that or does it break down in the oil serious question I want to know first time Harley owner
Happy to help. The grease will break down in your primary with your oil. Good luck with your new ride. Any questions just ask.. Thank you for watching and your sub Ed. Ride safe and have a great day.
I have a 2007 sportster 1200 nightster.
In first gear with clutch fully in its jumping forward. Do you think a clutch adjustment would fix this issue ?
Should mention this started when I shut the bike off in first gear, and started it one time in first gear instead of neutral.
Happy to help. That is where I would start a little free play at the pin at your hub. Thank you for watching and your sub Natalie. Ride safe and have a great day.
What would cause the clutch to not disengage until the lever almost hits the grip when both the adjustment under the cover and at the lever are correct? 2006 1200L
Happy to help. I would try a quarter turn out, on the adjustment at the hub. See if that helps. Let us know how that works out. And how many miles on this bike?. Thank you for watching in your sub Gerald. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks! 7900 miles. You mean a quarter turn to the right?
@@geraldscott4302 yes a quarter turn in.
@@TwoWheelRocco It worked out great. Thanks. Your videos are more helpful than a couple of Sportster forums I belong to.
@@geraldscott4302 happy to hear all went well. Ride safe and have a great day.
terrible video
Just trying to help. What do you find that did not help you? Thank you.
That was perfect. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for watching and all your support Jeremy. Ride safe and have a great day.
What pipes is on that sporty 1200? Sounds awesome
hat was a screaming eagle pipe with the baffle. They are good sounding pipes. Thank you for watching and all your support Donnie. Ride safe and have a great holiday.
I have learned do much from you thanks for all your hard work sir
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Steve Sportster are great motorcycles. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hello Rocco, couple of days ago..while going up hill..all of the sudden..I lost gear/slipped..and could not go further up.Didn't know what could have caused that..but after calling a friend..he suggested..to check the clutch cable..brought me the wrenches needed to get me home..at least..was able to make adjustment on the cable and was able to get it to gear and got home safe...
Yesterday I changed the primer oil..used 20/50 synthetic oil..adjusted the clutch by the engine (steps from your video helped)..and 1/8th of play on the clutch handle.. But , now when I put it on 1st gear..it screams horribly as I put it in gear from Neutral....Not sure if I have to redo the whole thing again..open the derby cover and adjust on both ends?? Thanks
Check the adjustment at the hub. Set it at quarter turn out. Start from there and take it for a test ride and see if that helps or hurts we spoke earlier. Sounds like hub adjustment. Let us know how it works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco thanks Rocco ..will make recommended adjustment and follow up.
thanks for the video Sr, greeting from Mexico
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Sr. Greetings from USA. Ride safe and have a great day.
I have a 2005 Sportster 1200XL that pops out of first and into neutral sometimes when I go from a start. All other gears are fine. Could this be a clutch issue?
No it is not the clutch, It is a bent shifter fork or bad gear. That prevents it from fully going in to first gear. How many miles? I know the transmission seems perfect but slides out of gear. How many miles? Is it an outdoor keep bike?
Sorry, I should of asked is it forward controls?
Thank you for these videos
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Deon. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco, will be reaching the 1000miles service soon. Is this service , something I can do my self or should I bring it in to shop...Kind of short on the change if you know what I mean....Thanks to you I know how to change oil , filter and primary fluid.., adjust clutch , change the carburetor..and spark plugs I haven't attempted....please advice. thanks & God Bless
Happy to help. What bike and what year. Thank you for watching and your sub. africano39. And of course you can do the service yourself. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks Rocco.. 2012 , 1200 custom sportster ..
@@africano39 any questions just ask, they are straightforward bikes. Ride safe and have a great day do your own work. Thank you for watching.
Thanks a lot mine just about didn't make it home
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Alan. Ride safe and have a great day.
Would this help with a stiff clutch?
What bike? How many Miles? Is it A stock clutch?
@@TwoWheelRocco It's 2003 Sportster Anniversary 883 Hugger. Yes it's a stock cluck. It's got just under 15k miles.
@@TheWsh1025 I would oil your clutch cable. Sounds like a stiff cable. 03 Sportster are easy clutch. Remove, inspect, oil and reinstall. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Awesome! I'll try that. Thanks so much! Love the vids man! Keep'em coming.
@@TheWsh1025 Any question just ask.
very enjoyable video thank you
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub asdf, Ride safe and have a great day.
I truly like your videos
Happy to help Any questions just ask, Thank you for watching and your sub David. Ride safe and have a great day.
Brilliant easy video, thanks 👍🏼 just a quick one, say someone set the threaded screw behind the Derby cover to be really tight and snug; like tightening a bolt etc, what effect would that have? Just out of curiosity
Happy to help. Take a close look you have to remove that octagon plate that locks that pin in place. That's why you're thinking it's too tight it's just have to removing the locking plate. Any questions let us know. Thank you for watching all your support Jason. ride safe and have a great day.
The play that that pin provides on the hub is so your friction plates can expand without prematurely wearing out. And yes, it's important.
Thanks for your reply, I appreciate the info. I was only curious because I noticed my clutch slipping slightly when I give it some welly, and I didn’t know if having that adjustment screw snug could potentially cause that. Thanks
Silly I know, but it’s all a learning curve lol Iv adjusted it properly now, so I’ll find out in the morning
As I was stating if those plates are too tight as it heats up, it will slip without a doubt you need FreePlay at the hub. Hope that helps.@@jasonbentley9968
Thx for all yr help buddy
Happy to help,Thank you for watching and you sub Frank. Safe and have a great day.
Thank you Rocco for this info that the H.D. manual does not .
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Paul. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Worked out perfectly ! Thanks again .@@TwoWheelRocco
My pleasure always happy to hear when things work out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks so much Rocco! I am about to open mine up and check the level. I recently changed fluid in it, but I am smelling some burn off from somewhere. It could be fuel/oil, but it's a different smell. It's stronger when I shift. Still shifting fine, but it's also been a while since I have looked at this particular adjustment. I use a Pan-am oil especially made for sportster primary's. Anyways, what does this adjustment accomplish?
Happy to Help.. So you have the proper amount of free play. When Clutch warms up you need the Free Play that's to prevent premature wear of clutch friction plates. Thank you for watching and your sub Chris. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco so the adjustment under the derby cover affects free play as well? Thanks again!
@@SportyRiderThis is the only adjustment at clutch hub, it is the most important and the easiest to do and then a 8th inch play at your clutch handle. make sure the bike is straight up and down 2 x 4 under the kickstand. You don't want oil to spell out, if it does there's a good chance you had too much oil. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and have a great New Year's. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco thank you, you're a great help. I am thinking I may have overfilled it. I typically add a whole quart. Just finding out that it's a little less. I am smelling some burn off and I am almost sure that's where it's coming from. God bless you and happy New year! Grateful you take the time to do this for us
@@SportyRiderMy pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great holiday
Hey Rocco, thanks for the videos. I've changed my first battery and done a clutch adjustment all thanks to your videos. I would like to know though, what brand of torque wrench set are you using here? I'm new to motorcycle maintenance and want to set myself up well.
Happy to help. That would be a craftsman set very reasonable. I have a 1/4 3/8 1/2 torque wrench. Thank you for watching and your support Travis. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day. Good luck with your new ride.
@@TwoWheelRocco last question, what "stand" are you using to keep your bike upright? thank you sir!
That would be a condor. I'll send you a link, Great piece to have. But you know you can put a 2 x 6 under the kickstand and get the same results for a lot less money. www.ebay.com/itm/384951710653?epid=1640122615&hash=item59a0e8f3bd:g:O~UAAOSwWuBiqj4l&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8OZN0SubtkXYnr%2FNeZ4qgMk9Ivv88Q6RiDaEYShyPg8cgGIajivvE7nzTqSFZ8kCebnUVFQIwnCKz%2FoFRCvTiQGy0sjf%2B8FHSccpTrKC%2FFp0Ii3%2BHbyb41WRPw9urNG1WiPHYdBoqkvqOUmJ5ZuMFWmsQ%2FTDiSFP3NkvbTgcS2DqMnhZRakE7Chdaoz08ZRrkhsqmkEnYxLidsxG1n2Bsow%2FKmy3HXTaNse2nCT4sK%2FOCmTMdwzZwaky54w5J%2FBHUB4vax17MIp0LttvO2DoHfDOynxEyeT3DFhM1EH%2Fco2A9riih4PJtpb76s1EG3ls2w%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM8OWE581g
@@TwoWheelRocco I, in fact, did NOT know that 🤣
I’ll try that first!
@@TravisDish1 My pleasure. Happy to help. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks Rocco!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support James. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great info
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub David. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco..just to share not sure why but. on the previous adjustment when I turned counter clock wise by the hub..I did not feel any tension or touch as you mentioned. ..it was way loose..I had to continue to go counter clock wise a whole turn around before I can feel tension ?...(How was it running when it was that loose)?... and once I felt the tension I set it as your video to three and quarter turn..
I will attempt another adjustment tomorrow morning..as I mentioned earlier on..Thanks
It should be a quarter turn, no more than a half. that's your problem. Look at 4:50 on this video. Let us know how that works out.
Hello Rocco, Follow up on the 1200 sportster w/clutch issues..Well..followed your video to the tee...not good..same result...adusted by the motor and cable..cuunter clock turn and quarter turn Bike still screaming when put on first gear or any gear for that matter..I mean loud unbearable screeching/screaming sound..may have to take to a shop just frustrated..Thanks..
@@africano39 agree take it to a shop sounds like a hub bearing in your clutch. Let the pros look at it. Hard to believe with that kind of low miles. Let us know how it works out. And they are great bikes.
@@TwoWheelRocco tried last attempt on adjusting the primary chain..to see if that was the cause..but..unfortunately..the root cause as you pointed out has got to be the hub bearing....will bring it to closest HD shop..and will follow up...thanks again Rocco..
@@africano39 Sorry to hear that. Just let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco can you do a video on throttle cable installation? thanks for another awesome video.
I will put that on my list of videos to do. Thank You for your Support, Ride Safe and have a great day.
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