Thanks John. Neutrals a problem so I mentioned adjusting my clutch at first sevice. Mechanic passed over the suggestion. Now I know the real deal. Much appreciated!
Put a pair of Rinehart 's on my wife's 18 Heritage 114 and sounds awesome just like that. Guy in our riding group has same bike but original exhaust and wife's bike kills him for gas mileage and performance as well. Agree with your comment John that opening the bike up and letting it breath brings it alive. Enjoy your videos. Thanks!
My 2018 Low Rider is having problems with not shifting into second and getting stuck in a false neutral, mostly during left hand turns. Dealer adjusted the clutch and it was better for a short while. Will be using this vid as a reference for doing the adjustment myself for now.
Unbelievable. I watched a UA-cam video few weeks ago how to adjust clutch. This mechanic show all of us UA-camrs how to turn the adjusting screw in three quarters of a turn instead of out. Glad I watched your video buddy. Can't believe someone's teaching how to adjust in the wrong direction.
just a little more than a year to the date watching this videotoday help me out big-time working on my HD thanks dude much appreciated from the northern Bay area Cali!!
Pretty cool John, I used to work at the HD dealer here in El Paso many years ago. When all their was was the old cable style clutch since the shovel heads. But thanks for the tip brother, got a get me that clutch h cable tool you showed. My 09 street glide is the last one I have since my retirement you can say. Thanks bud
I feel like it would be worth putting an annotation during the basket adjustment that half to full turn out is NOT spec for a sportster adjustment. Don't want unknowing sporty people getting mad at ya when their clutch doesn't work right. Sick video, dude. You rule.
Just found your Channel , love your style and the way you present your content. I've been on Harleys since the early 90's, currently on a 2012 iron 883 (which I owned since new) Cheers from a fellowed long haired, bearded, coffee loving Harley Rider. 👍
Thanks man!!! So far, the videos I found, and definitely the Service Manual, didn't describe that basket adjustment in a way that made full sense to me. Everyone learns differently... I just did a 3 hole, and adjusted my clutch for the 1st time yesterday. I didn't like the results. Now I know where I went wrong. It will be an easy 5 minute fix. One small detail... Keep up the good work JM!!!
Chad Varnell lemmy from revzilla has a great video on how to do clutch adjustments on twin cam. The cable tension release changed on new softails, but the actual clutch basket adjustment didnt
Love the video. I just got my bike back from the service department at my local dealer here in Phoenix today. They finally came through for me and refixed my clutch issue along with a few other little things at no charge. So my faith has been restored in hd service department. I’m loving my street bob but kind of wish I would of got a road glide instead. The bob isn’t that good on long rides.
I'm gonna try doing it again but I just recently adjusted mine and had a hell of a time with it. I've got the Elite Moto EZPull levers and I used the method of when the allen wrench falls down to find the tension point and from there I tried both a half turn and a full turn and my friction zone was WAAAAY long to the point where it started moving when I'd barely let the lever out and even with the lever all the way in I couldn't get into neutral until I turned the bike off. I finally tried doing it without backing off of the tension at all and it felt perfect when I test rode it, but when I went to ride it again a few days later it threw a whole bunch of random codes and then wouldn't even try to turn over.
I just got my 2018 FXFBS back from a warranty on the clutch cable. Went in for a 1k and was told the cable was junk. Now it shifts smoother then ever and doesnt clunk forward when shifting from neutral. I always had a hard time getting neutral and I thought it was some sick joke harley was playing. It was frustrating when it would pop into 2nd 5 times before I would finally get it. Now its easy to get neutral with a working cable. BTW, I love your videos bud, keep up the good work.
Whoa... I've noticed a rattle of my clutch lever at 30ish in 3rd gear on my 2018 FXBRS and finding natural is a pain but I've never owned/ridden a Harley (until now) so I just thought that is was normal. I've noticed If I shift from neutral to 1st I have to hold the clutch until the transmission whining sound stops or it kinda surges forward just a little bit and goes "CLUNK"... same for you??
EastCoast.30Cal mine didnt whine with the clutch in but, it did clunk into first and jump forward a little bit. The lever rattle is probably just factory slop mixed with vibes at that rpm. Mine does that but, it doesn't bother me.
perfect video. I got that exact bike - so cool. I too had problem with the neutral. after the 1000 mile checkup with Harley it was gone and I find neutral easy now. super bike for sure. as always great detail. thanks for what you do.
Life saver, was woundering how to get that going for my levers kits I was going to install on my FXDR 114. Good look. Following you now. Thanks again good stuff.
Just inherited my Dads 06 ultra classic. Found in difficult to find neutral, but can actually shift it without using the clutch while the trasn/motor is cold. Hoping adjusting the clutch and cable will help. The video is awesome btw!
Hey John, thanks for the reply. I would love to use a service manual. Unfortunately there isn’t one available for my 2018 FLSB Sport Glide. In fact there even isn’t an owners manual available. Dealer said there wouldn’t be anything available till the 2019 bikes and literature comes out. Thanks again for the reply, and keep up the good work.
daniel jaram m.ebay.com/itm/2018-Harley-Davidson-Softail-USB-Service-Manual-Electrical-Diagnostic-Manual-/332670973212 This is what I purchase for my slim. It's for all softtails.
Hi John, love your vids man always looking forward to them. Even though i don't own a Harley (yet) the tips you give out have been very useful. Much respect from Chile.
I have the same bike, bought it with 3+K miles and had it die on me while riding on Interstate 75 in Florida, got it restarted after about 45 minutes and then brought it to Gator Harley well they could not find the reason but surmised that it had to do with a switch attached to the clutch lever, (so the bike does'nt jump when it's started? so they told me - they adjusted the clutch and told me to take the leather wrap off my levers (I did not do this cause I was dubious about that), anyway now the couch does not engage until the lever almost all the way out and I was told that's the way the 2018's are. So far after an addition 500 miles it hasn't happened again but dam I'm just not used to the engagement point of the clutch at all. Al PS Appreciate the channel!
amacro11 Same here on my 114 BF, clutch engagement point is far out. Guess it is the norm on these 18’ softies , bunch of riders on the H-D forum state they are experiencing the same.
Hello! Thanks for your video!! I just bought my brand new 2024 Road glide. Is it okay to adjust my clutch considering that I am in the break in period?
Would be nice to see a clutch and front brake cable change on a Milwaukee 8 touring bike. I went with taller bars and am struggling to find a video that shows me how to install extended lines. Love your videos though!
Great video, I do my own service work. I purchased a 2017 ultra classic with a 114. I would like to see a video on servicing the radiators. I sprang for the service manual, but a video would be great.
Hi John, 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
Could you show us how to remove this top half of the clutch cable, some of us have to extend the cable and Harley does this with just the top half of the cable where the adjustment is. So how is it removed just the top cable.
Thanks man. Needed more than the cable adjust would allow after Elite Mototech clutch lever install. Also found part of my red clip was broken. You guys keep those on hand at the stealership?
Really helped me - tks. BUT my clutch started changing where it takes. eg. start of ride it might take really quickly (cutch lever flaps around), then end of ride it settles to normal position. Any clever chirps?
Hey John I've got a 2002 softail standard Springer my father gave me as an early inheritance It's time to change plugs and it's at 9.5k miles I was thinking about putting ngks in it rather than the original stock ones No clue in how to cross reference or if it's a good idea Once person says use what it came with one says upgrade to iridium Any thoughts I'd appreciate em: -D
Was doing mine last night and forgot to slack my clutch cable first. Adjusted the basket and went to pull lever and… clunk followed by lever going slack. Played with it for about 10 minutes, setting the adjustment about 3 or 4 times (this time with cable slacked and then restoring it) before it started feeling okay. Went for quick ride and it feels normal. Did I screw something up majorly or just a lesson learned the hard way?
john thanks for your clutch adjusting video but i as well would like to know what pipes were used on the 114 you should i have the 114 and am waiting and looking to replace my mufflers with new ones to get rid off catalytic converters but not having to remap my computer or buy a tuner to do so thanks
IF I'm not getting enough movement at the basket (clutch is grabbing right off the grip hard to move in gear with clutch in, hard to find neutral) what should I do? Turn the allen bolt out less? 1/2 turn instead of 3/4?. My sport glide has aftermarket cables but I assume the procedure is the same... remove cable tension, adjust basket, adjust cable play to 1/8 inch
Is this procedure adjusting the clutch basket unique to this bike/Harley? I have a vintage Hodaka that needs clutch work but that’s not something I’m familiar with. It creeps when you pop it in first and getting it into neutral while it’s running is impossible.
Hi,John.Thank you for the great videos.Could you make a video or share more info about this FXDR bike.I ve watched Blockhead s video and this think looks awesome.Thank you from Northern Ireland. Dyna FXD rider
Is riding the friction zone very bad for the bike? I blew out my clutch and damaged it because of it :( !!! i guess the bike took it pretty well after 12 months of riding it constantly in the city !
Harley Breakout Guy using the friction zone is one thing... Riding the clutch is bad. Use it and let the clutch out completely. If you need to slow down pull the clutch in all the way. I have seen people feather clutches in and out in slow traffic and just "ride" the clutch partly engaged... That kills the clutch.
I always like your videos! If you find out the brand of those slip-ons, I'd love to know. My 114 Breakout runs so well, I almost hate to mess with it but if I can make it a bit louder and not get any decel pop or performance set backs, I'd do it. Thanks!
Hey John Whats your take o dry clutches, say for Dyna's. Im kicking around the idea about investing in one want your opion good,bad or indifferent. Thanks Man. Big O'l Dirty Thumbs up
I find it difficult to find neutral on my FXLR (Sage iii) when caught in stop/start traffic for some time. Seems like when things get hot down there it won't go out of 1st gear. Once rolling off, the she'll go into 2nd. I think HD have not got it right.
Hey bro my clutch cable went out . My clutch need to be replaced probably because my is 2002 fatboy in Love to go fast any suggestions besides no to go to fast 😎🇺🇸
Great video. Wish I could get my hydraulic clutch on the RK to move the friction zone/engagement closer to the grip. Damned thing is wayyyy out there. Hate it.
Hey man hoping you can help me out. 2021 street bob around 9000 miles. Adjusted the clutch several times and have played with 1/2 to 1 full turn out and when my bike is in gearit wont roll with the clutch in. My research shows its way too tight. Can you please help me out with some tips?
Even though your a celebrity now and people give you free coffee and vape juice and women will start throwing their bras at you when you go to rallies. I'm glad you are still doing these videos before some corporation grabs you up and you become a spokesperson. At least I can say I knew when. ;) Just kidding John, thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.
Hey man, does this adjustment affect when the clutch grabs when you release the lever? Trying to set mine to grab about 1/4 way release of the lever... The dealership adjusted it so the clutch doesn't engage until the lever is basically all the way out...
i have a 93 Heritage I put a new clutch and cable on it i have 1/2 turn out on clutch 1/8 free play clutch is a barnnett extra plate .NOW i cant get it into neutral unless im coming to a stop or bike is turned off the shifting is smooth and when you start to let off clutch it wants to hall ass . what do you thing would cause the neutral problem
i REALLY appreciate this video. I'm just curious on your opinion about how the clutch should leave a shop? i just had my fxbb on the 5000mile service. the clutch now has about AN INCH of play. it had like a quarter inch of play before. for sure i'll use your video and fix it myself. but a service here ( im in sweden ) is about 400 bucks. im so sick of my dealership that im about to abandon harley davidson completely as they are the only one dealership around, next shop is about 3 hours away..
This is always the worst comment to see. Have a talk with the service manager, I'm confident he'll make it right. You shouldn't have to fix it yourself! You just paid $400 to have it done correctly, after all. The most important thing I learned in school was that little old me ( a face no one ever sees) is the representative of the entire dealership. the dealership is a representative of the entire motor company. don't let one tech that didn't adjust your clutch correctly make you change your mind about an entire company that doesn't even know who he (the tech) is. I hear it a lot "this dealership this, this dealership that". the issue is generally about one single person, whether the commentor realizes it or not. generally it's not about an entire dealership (or the motor company). just the one guy...
John is the softail the only 2018 with the catalytic converter in the muffler itself? I know it was a heat issue on my 2014 SGS until I got rid of the head pipe. This would make life easier on the baggers also.
The only other one I know of is the screaming eagle nightstick exhaust. At least the twin cam version had the cat in the mufflers. Those things weigh like 20 pounds a piece!
Love the vids having trouble with my 02 road king i replaced the clutch cable not its jerking into first gear and stalling..also im not longer getting any tension in my lever when adjusting the screw on the basket...help me bro
John, you should do a video on fuel management systems. I have a Fuelpak 3 on my 2016 Street Glide, but I hear people bash it all the time. What are your thoughts on the best all around tuner?
In ur professional opinion, what would be a good bike for me? I’m 5’0” and have a hard time reaching the ground with both legs on a lot of bikes. I don’t want to have to lower the bike too much and mess with the suspension. Keep in mind this will be my first personal bike. I’ve always been the passenger but I’m tired of waiting for my man to take me for a ride!
Good video - i just blew out and damaged my clutch because i rode the friction zone too much partly because i live and ride in the city all the time :( I didn't get warranty on the clutch damage lol oh well i will have to stop using the friction zone from now on and that's going to be a bad habit to lose.
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Thanks John. Neutrals a problem so I mentioned adjusting my clutch at first sevice. Mechanic passed over the suggestion. Now I know the real deal. Much appreciated!
Thanks to your Video I was able to adjust the clutch of my softail street ... a big greeting from Buenos Aires Argentina! I always follow your videos.
Put a pair of Rinehart 's on my wife's 18 Heritage 114 and sounds awesome just like that. Guy in our riding group has same bike but original exhaust and wife's bike kills him for gas mileage and performance as well. Agree with your comment John that opening the bike up and letting it breath brings it alive. Enjoy your videos. Thanks!
My 2018 Low Rider is having problems with not shifting into second and getting stuck in a false neutral, mostly during left hand turns. Dealer adjusted the clutch and it was better for a short while. Will be using this vid as a reference for doing the adjustment myself for now.
Unbelievable. I watched a UA-cam video few weeks ago how to adjust clutch. This mechanic show all of us UA-camrs how to turn the adjusting screw in three quarters of a turn instead of out. Glad I watched your video buddy. Can't believe someone's teaching how to adjust in the wrong direction.
Welcome to the Internet!
just a little more than a year to the date watching this videotoday help me out big-time working on my HD thanks dude much appreciated from the northern Bay area Cali!!
my FXBB clutch lever feels like it has a little too much play.... then this clutch adjustment video suddenly appears, Thanks John :D
perfect timing!
Pretty cool John, I used to work at the HD dealer here in El Paso many years ago. When all their was was the old cable style clutch since the shovel heads. But thanks for the tip brother, got a get me that clutch h cable tool you showed. My 09 street glide is the last one I have since my retirement you can say. Thanks bud
I feel like it would be worth putting an annotation during the basket adjustment that half to full turn out is NOT spec for a sportster adjustment. Don't want unknowing sporty people getting mad at ya when their clutch doesn't work right.
Sick video, dude. You rule.
Just found your Channel , love your style and the way you present your content.
I've been on Harleys since the early 90's, currently on a 2012 iron 883 (which I owned since new)
Cheers from a fellowed long haired, bearded, coffee loving Harley Rider. 👍
Thanks man!!! So far, the videos I found, and definitely the Service Manual, didn't describe that basket adjustment in a way that made full sense to me. Everyone learns differently... I just did a 3 hole, and adjusted my clutch for the 1st time yesterday. I didn't like the results. Now I know where I went wrong. It will be an easy 5 minute fix. One small detail... Keep up the good work JM!!!
Chad Varnell lemmy from revzilla has a great video on how to do clutch adjustments on twin cam. The cable tension release changed on new softails, but the actual clutch basket adjustment didnt
@@bigj200016 Mine is a 2015 FXDL.
Love the video. I just got my bike back from the service department at my local dealer here in Phoenix today. They finally came through for me and refixed my clutch issue along with a few other little things at no charge. So my faith has been restored in hd service department. I’m loving my street bob but kind of wish I would of got a road glide instead. The bob isn’t that good on long rides.
This channel is blowing up!
I got some luv from John! Right back at ya bro! If you ever make it to Vegas I’d love to show you around.
I'm gonna try doing it again but I just recently adjusted mine and had a hell of a time with it. I've got the Elite Moto EZPull levers and I used the method of when the allen wrench falls down to find the tension point and from there I tried both a half turn and a full turn and my friction zone was WAAAAY long to the point where it started moving when I'd barely let the lever out and even with the lever all the way in I couldn't get into neutral until I turned the bike off. I finally tried doing it without backing off of the tension at all and it felt perfect when I test rode it, but when I went to ride it again a few days later it threw a whole bunch of random codes and then wouldn't even try to turn over.
Thanks, have a 2020 Heritage 114. This saves me a shop bill. Been having the same issue with getting into neutral.
Wow I think this video is awesome and you are a so good theacher for HD.
I just got my 2018 FXFBS back from a warranty on the clutch cable. Went in for a 1k and was told the cable was junk. Now it shifts smoother then ever and doesnt clunk forward when shifting from neutral.
I always had a hard time getting neutral and I thought it was some sick joke harley was playing. It was frustrating when it would pop into 2nd 5 times before I would finally get it. Now its easy to get neutral with a working cable.
BTW, I love your videos bud, keep up the good work.
Whoa... I've noticed a rattle of my clutch lever at 30ish in 3rd gear on my 2018 FXBRS and finding natural is a pain but I've never owned/ridden a Harley (until now) so I just thought that is was normal. I've noticed If I shift from neutral to 1st I have to hold the clutch until the transmission whining sound stops or it kinda surges forward just a little bit and goes "CLUNK"... same for you??
EastCoast.30Cal mine didnt whine with the clutch in but, it did clunk into first and jump forward a little bit. The lever rattle is probably just factory slop mixed with vibes at that rpm. Mine does that but, it doesn't bother me.
Love the video.... you always have the best transitions. The new Softails are sweet.
perfect video. I got that exact bike - so cool. I too had problem with the neutral. after the 1000 mile checkup with Harley it was gone and I find neutral easy now. super bike for sure. as always great detail. thanks for what you do.
Find myself trying to wipe the bug off the wind defector lol. Great vid, I'm likin the clarity
Life saver, was woundering how to get that going for my levers kits I was going to install on my FXDR 114. Good look. Following you now. Thanks again good stuff.
Just inherited my Dads 06 ultra classic. Found in difficult to find neutral, but can actually shift it without using the clutch while the trasn/motor is cold. Hoping adjusting the clutch and cable will help. The video is awesome btw!
Thanks John this is what I needed to adjust my clutch. I will have the service manual in hand also. P.S. you have the best here on you tube.
nice vid John, as usual...another dirty thumbs up...I love the maintenance videos
I like a small set of vice grips in my tool pouch. Love the videos keep up the good work John!
Thanks for the informative videos and great editing and cinematography too.
I miss your regular videos
Don’t wrench my bike, but it’s good know stuff on your channel. Thanx Mr Max.
Cool. Wish I was subscribed to couple months back could have said hi when we stopped by the dealer.
It’s all good. I’ll catch ya next time!
Hey John, thanks for the reply. I would love to use a service manual. Unfortunately there isn’t one available for my 2018 FLSB Sport Glide. In fact there even isn’t an owners manual available. Dealer said there wouldn’t be anything available till the 2019 bikes and literature comes out. Thanks again for the reply, and keep up the good work.
daniel jaram m.ebay.com/itm/2018-Harley-Davidson-Softail-USB-Service-Manual-Electrical-Diagnostic-Manual-/332670973212
This is what I purchase for my slim. It's for all softtails.
Spot on video. About finding neutral, it is practice. I initially thought it was me lol... But it was me lmao.
Hi John, love your vids man always looking forward to them. Even though i don't own a Harley (yet) the tips you give out have been very useful. Much respect from Chile.
John, thank you for the video on how to adjust a clutch
Hi John really like your videos. Very helpful and funny. Thanks!
I have the same bike, bought it with 3+K miles and had it die on me while riding on Interstate 75 in Florida, got it restarted after about 45 minutes and then brought it to Gator Harley well they could not find the reason but surmised that it had to do with a switch attached to the clutch lever, (so the bike does'nt jump when it's started? so they told me - they adjusted the clutch and told me to take the leather wrap off my levers (I did not do this cause I was dubious about that), anyway now the couch does not engage until the lever almost all the way out and I was told that's the way the 2018's are.
So far after an addition 500 miles it hasn't happened again but dam I'm just not used to the engagement point of the clutch at all.
Al
PS Appreciate the channel!
amacro11 Same here on my 114 BF, clutch engagement point is far out. Guess it is the norm on these 18’ softies , bunch of riders on the H-D forum state they are experiencing the same.
Great video ! I Just boughta roll but I will wear this proudly. love the videos!!!
Hello! Thanks for your video!! I just bought my brand new 2024 Road glide. Is it okay to adjust my clutch considering that I am in the break in period?
Thanks John. Great info! Have a good week!
Yep my 2018 Softail definitely is a pain in the arena to get in neutral. Gonna adjust the clutch and see if it fixes it.
Would be nice to see a clutch and front brake cable change on a Milwaukee 8 touring bike. I went with taller bars and am struggling to find a video that shows me how to install extended lines. Love your videos though!
Great video, I do my own service work. I purchased a 2017 ultra classic with a 114. I would like to see a video on servicing the radiators. I sprang for the service manual, but a video would be great.
Hi John, 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
Could you show us how to remove this top half of the clutch cable, some of us have to extend the cable and Harley does this with just the top half of the cable where the adjustment is. So how is it removed just the top cable.
Thanks again. Clutch adjustment took me less then 30 minutes. Bet my dealer would have charged me an hour, plus a new seal.
John could you do a video on engine/swingarm alignment on pre 09 baggers?? I'm having a hell of a time with this.
Enjoying your channel Bro. Great content.
Great video, I have a question. To reduce play you have to go near to one half or to one complete turn?
Hey John,thank you another cool vlog always entertaining 👍😃
As soon as I changed the fluids and got away from what came in it from the factory, I found it much easier to find neutral.
are the new electronic clutches adjustable? rode one today that was a little grabby
Lol I’m a non trained professional. When you riding to Vegas?? I have a 2016 ultra limited
Thanks man. Needed more than the cable adjust would allow after Elite Mototech clutch lever install. Also found part of my red clip was broken. You guys keep those on hand at the stealership?
Really helped me - tks.
BUT my clutch started changing where it takes. eg. start of ride it might take really quickly (cutch lever flaps around), then end of ride it settles to normal position. Any clever chirps?
Hey John I've got a 2002 softail standard Springer my father gave me as an early inheritance It's time to change plugs and it's at 9.5k miles I was thinking about putting ngks in it rather than the original stock ones No clue in how to cross reference or if it's a good idea Once person says use what it came with one says upgrade to iridium Any thoughts I'd appreciate em: -D
Was doing mine last night and forgot to slack my clutch cable first. Adjusted the basket and went to pull lever and… clunk followed by lever going slack. Played with it for about 10 minutes, setting the adjustment about 3 or 4 times (this time with cable slacked and then restoring it) before it started feeling okay. Went for quick ride and it feels normal. Did I screw something up majorly or just a lesson learned the hard way?
john thanks for your clutch adjusting video but i as well would like to know what pipes were used on the 114 you should i have the 114 and am waiting and looking to replace my mufflers with new ones to get rid off catalytic converters but not having to remap my computer or buy a tuner to do so thanks
IF I'm not getting enough movement at the basket (clutch is grabbing right off the grip hard to move in gear with clutch in, hard to find neutral) what should I do? Turn the allen bolt out less? 1/2 turn instead of 3/4?. My sport glide has aftermarket cables but I assume the procedure is the same... remove cable tension, adjust basket, adjust cable play to 1/8 inch
Great vids bro keep it up. Sidenote does harley make a narrow profile primary cover for the M8 softails?
Come on John. I've watched them all now. Get uploading.
Will this work on my 21 Low Rider S? I have that type of clutch cable you are showing here.
Hey man your good with that power gun on the derby bolts lol I have stood in my garage with a t27 and the bolts stripped without touching them lol lol
Is this procedure adjusting the clutch basket unique to this bike/Harley? I have a vintage Hodaka that needs clutch work but that’s not something I’m familiar with. It creeps when you pop it in first and getting it into neutral while it’s running is impossible.
Hi,John.Thank you for the great videos.Could you make a video or share more info about this FXDR bike.I ve watched Blockhead s video and this think looks awesome.Thank you from Northern Ireland.
Dyna FXD rider
I’ll make one when it’s confirmed. You should expect it around August 22nd or so. During the dealer show
Is riding the friction zone very bad for the bike? I blew out my clutch and damaged it because of it :( !!! i guess the bike took it pretty well after 12 months of riding it constantly in the city !
Harley Breakout Guy using the friction zone is one thing... Riding the clutch is bad. Use it and let the clutch out completely. If you need to slow down pull the clutch in all the way. I have seen people feather clutches in and out in slow traffic and just "ride" the clutch partly engaged... That kills the clutch.
yeah i found out the hard way my bike is now at the service department getting fixed for using friction zone too much.
I always like your videos! If you find out the brand of those slip-ons, I'd love to know. My 114 Breakout runs so well, I almost hate to mess with it but if I can make it a bit louder and not get any decel pop or performance set backs, I'd do it. Thanks!
Great video!
Hey John Whats your take o dry clutches, say for Dyna's. Im kicking around the idea about investing in one want your opion good,bad or indifferent. Thanks Man. Big O'l Dirty Thumbs up
another great Video John dirty thumbs up, did you figure out what that exhaust was?
Eliminator 300. I think Vance and Hines makes them.
I find it difficult to find neutral on my FXLR (Sage iii) when caught in stop/start traffic for some time. Seems like when things get hot down there it won't go out of 1st gear. Once rolling off, the she'll go into 2nd. I think HD have not got it right.
Where to get that yellow piece to adjust cable?
Hey bro my clutch cable went out . My clutch need to be replaced probably because my is 2002 fatboy in Love to go fast any suggestions besides no to go to fast 😎🇺🇸
Thx , I'll have to look this up for my 07 Dyna wg riding two up all day I can tell mine slips starting in 1st
What type of lube do you use for the clutch cable?
I have a HD 2003 Softail Classic FLSTC. Does it matter what gear my bike is in when I'm doing a clutch adjustment?
Great video. Wish I could get my hydraulic clutch on the RK to move the friction zone/engagement closer to the grip. Damned thing is wayyyy out there.
Hate it.
Hey man hoping you can help me out. 2021 street bob around 9000 miles. Adjusted the clutch several times and have played with 1/2 to 1 full turn out and when my bike is in gearit wont roll with the clutch in. My research shows its way too tight. Can you please help me out with some tips?
...so what brand did the mufflers turn out to be??
Thanks I needed this.
"10ft lbs" with a regular ratchet. I was halfway expecting you to verbally say "Click!" lol
I should have. Damn...
Thanks for the laugh I needed one.
Your videos make me want to go to MMI and join your team.
Even though your a celebrity now and people give you free coffee and vape juice and women will start throwing their bras at you
when you go to rallies. I'm glad you are still doing these videos before some corporation grabs you up and you become a spokesperson.
At least I can say I knew when. ;) Just kidding John, thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.
Do you have to drain the oil in order to pull the clutch cover off and do this adjustment?
No, but if the bike isn’t upright, you’ll lose some of the oil.
Hey man, does this adjustment affect when the clutch grabs when you release the lever? Trying to set mine to grab about 1/4 way release of the lever... The dealership adjusted it so the clutch doesn't engage until the lever is basically all the way out...
i have a 93 Heritage I put a new clutch and cable on it i have 1/2 turn out on clutch 1/8 free play clutch is a barnnett extra plate .NOW i cant get it into neutral unless im coming to a stop or bike is turned off the shifting is smooth and when you start to let off clutch it wants to hall ass . what do you thing would cause the neutral problem
i REALLY appreciate this video. I'm just curious on your opinion about how the clutch should leave a shop? i just had my fxbb on the 5000mile service. the clutch now has about AN INCH of play. it had like a quarter inch of play before. for sure i'll use your video and fix it myself. but a service here ( im in sweden ) is about 400 bucks. im so sick of my dealership that im about to abandon harley davidson completely as they are the only one dealership around, next shop is about 3 hours away..
This is always the worst comment to see. Have a talk with the service manager, I'm confident he'll make it right. You shouldn't have to fix it yourself! You just paid $400 to have it done correctly, after all. The most important thing I learned in school was that little old me ( a face no one ever sees) is the representative of the entire dealership. the dealership is a representative of the entire motor company. don't let one tech that didn't adjust your clutch correctly make you change your mind about an entire company that doesn't even know who he (the tech) is. I hear it a lot "this dealership this, this dealership that". the issue is generally about one single person, whether the commentor realizes it or not. generally it's not about an entire dealership (or the motor company). just the one guy...
05:53 what's the brand of the muffler?
I am surprised a hydraulic clutch wasn't on the soft tail models , and that bike didn't have fluid transfer did it ?
John I have a question, how much oil should a 2017 street glide burn in between oil changes???
John is the softail the only 2018 with the catalytic converter in the muffler itself? I know it was a heat issue on my 2014 SGS until I got rid of the head pipe. This would make life easier on the baggers also.
The only other one I know of is the screaming eagle nightstick exhaust. At least the twin cam version had the cat in the mufflers. Those things weigh like 20 pounds a piece!
Love the vids having trouble with my 02 road king i replaced the clutch cable not its jerking into first gear and stalling..also im not longer getting any tension in my lever when adjusting the screw on the basket...help me bro
Nice John good to know stuff thanks
John, you should do a video on fuel management systems. I have a Fuelpak 3 on my 2016 Street Glide, but I hear people bash it all the time. What are your thoughts on the best all around tuner?
It’s coming with my pipe install video!
In ur professional opinion, what would be a good bike for me? I’m 5’0” and have a hard time reaching the ground with both legs on a lot of bikes. I don’t want to have to lower the bike too much and mess with the suspension. Keep in mind this will be my first personal bike. I’ve always been the passenger but I’m tired of waiting for my man to take me for a ride!
Nice one 👍
Hi john. How did u pull out the clutch cable out so easily?
Are you going to be in San Diego? They should send you 😉
I'll be there! I'm way too excited, I haven't slept for weeks...
Hey John I got the 1275N clutch springs and was wondering if you know the torque specs on those?
What type of lube do you use for lubing the cables
So if my cable is surely needing adjustment does that mean the Clutch also needs adjusting?
Good video - i just blew out and damaged my clutch because i rode the friction zone too much partly because i live and ride in the city all the time :(
I didn't get warranty on the clutch damage lol oh well i will have to stop using the friction zone from now on and that's going to be a bad habit to lose.