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Hyd - Clutch Adjustment?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bluejay864, Apr 24, 2005.

  1. bluejay864

    bluejay864 New Member

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    My brother in law has a 5 spd trans with hyd clutch. Can any one tell me if there is a adjustment, free play, rod, or what not? I rode his bike and it felt like either there was incorrect adjustment, meaning, not dissengaging all the way. Or the master/lever was not sending enough fluid to move the clutch to free. There did not appear to be any leaks, and we bled the system numerous times. Thanks for any information.
    bluejay864, Apr 24, 2005
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  3. CD

    CD Guest

    Depends on the brand / setup. Most after market will allow you to adjust the clutch rod free play the same as normal. Remove the derby cover and adjust the clutch push rod make sure you leave some free play! One good trick is to run in the adjuster a bit to push the piston back some. Then adjust the free play.

    After tightening the locknut, cycle the clutch several times and recheck free play.

    One of the biggest knocks (and my pet peeve) is the lack of adjustability in most of these systems.
    CD, Apr 25, 2005
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    bluejay864 New Member

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    Reply -- Hyd Clutch Adjustment

    CD,
    I want to thank you for the information, it will be helpful. The bike I was refering to has been sitting in a Harley Dealer for the last 2 Months. My brother in law is not mechanically inclined at all. So the people that he has been dealing must not want any more of his busness. Forgeting the the fact that he has purchased a Softtail and two Road Kings, in the last 15 years. I passed the information along to him so he can understand if they are not able to do any of the things you mentioned, they can quit blowing smoke up his ___!
    bluejay864
    bluejay864, Apr 26, 2005
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    VYBR8R New Member

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    Hyd Clutch Adjust

    The first step in bike maintenance is to BUY THE SERVICE MANUAL!!!! The adjustment for the clutch internals is explained quite well in the manual. There is no adjustment for the external hydraulic components. If the dealer can only blow smoke, find another mechanic! Can't understand why a half hour job should tie up a bike for weeks. Another way to light a fire under the smoke blower is to call Harley Davidson and let them know you are not pleased with the services provided by the dealer and let them put the pressure where it is needed.
    VYBR8R, Apr 27, 2005
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