2018 Softail Clutch ADJUSTMENT
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2018
- 2018 Harley Davidson Softail Clutch adjustment. It's very similar to all big twins produced by HD since the 90's, but the cable is a little different. Just a tip on how to keep your bike running sharp, and making it a little easier to find neutral.
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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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Love the video.... you always have the best transitions. The new Softails are sweet.
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 for the informative videos and great editing and cinematography too.
I like a small set of vice grips in my tool pouch. Love the videos keep up the good work John!
Thanks John. Great info! Have a good week!
Unbelievable. I watched a RUclips video few weeks ago how to adjust clutch. This mechanic show all of us RUclipsrs 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.
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Thanks, have a 2020 Heritage 114. This saves me a shop bill. Been having the same issue with getting into neutral.
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 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!
Hi John really like your videos. Very helpful and funny. Thanks!
nice vid John, as usual...another dirty thumbs up...I love the maintenance videos
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.
Hey John,thank you another cool vlog always entertaining 👍😃
Don’t wrench my bike, but it’s good know stuff on your channel. Thanx Mr Max.
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.
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.
Find myself trying to wipe the bug off the wind defector lol. Great vid, I'm likin the clarity
Great video ! I Just boughta roll but I will wear this proudly. love the videos!!!
Wow I think this video is awesome and you are a so good theacher for HD.
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!
Great video!
Enjoying your channel Bro. Great content.
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.
John, thank you for the video on how to adjust a clutch
Spot on video. About finding neutral, it is practice. I initially thought it was me lol... But it was me lmao.
Thanks I needed this.
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.
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
Great video bro!
I miss your regular videos
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.
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.
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!
Come on John. I've watched them all now. Get uploading.
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.
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.
Awesome vid.
Thanks again. Clutch adjustment took me less then 30 minutes. Bet my dealer would have charged me an hour, plus a new seal.
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!
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.
Nice John good to know stuff thanks
John could you do a video on engine/swingarm alignment on pre 09 baggers?? I'm having a hell of a time with this.
Thank you
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
Your videos make me want to go to MMI and join your team.
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.
Thanks, JM
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
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.
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This is what I purchase for my slim. It's for all softtails.
Great vids bro keep it up. Sidenote does harley make a narrow profile primary cover for the M8 softails?
You are awesome!!
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?
Jist did it. Much better, thanks
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!
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
i also use 3/4 turn as well because i use friction zone a lot but i learnt today that friction zone is bad for the clutch :(
Great video, I have a question. To reduce play you have to go near to one half or to one complete turn?
Thanks for the video brother
Thanks for watching it, I know you didn’t learn a damn thing! Haha
John Maxwell weather i learn something new or not ,, gotta support my man and watch every video to the end ,, so ya can get them dollas up 😂
Thanks buddy!
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?
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.
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?
Great video. I know its a reach back. But to bad.
I have a new Electra limited and it has a hydraulic clutch and it I have a hard time finding neutral also . But figured that ( as you said) it’s just learning the feel of the transmission and I should start finding neutral easier.
Switch to Red Line Shockproof for your Trans, or any Gear Lube. 20/50 is a motor oil not gear lube. JMHO.
Freddie Ray I was thinking about going with the Amsoil transmission oil and the primary oil that they have. I’ve been using that brand in the past. I have 900 miles on the bike so I will be changing it pretty soon.
That's cool, I only tried RL after reading a lot of raves about on Harley Tech Talk, but I will be switching to Spectro products. I've used Amsoil 20/50 in all three holes before with no problems. When I put in the RL Primary Oil it sounder great the first day, but when I fired up on the second day I thought my compensator took a dump. So I drained it and my garage stunt to high heaven. HTT subscribers thought I had a bat stator. Even the bottle stunk. I put Amsoil 20/50 in and everything sounded like before.
Great video, John! I have a 2018 Street Bob and have just developed an issue where it occasionally goes into neutral instead of second gear. I've also had a couple times where it would go into a false neutral from 4th-5th. Could this be the clutch cable needing adjustment? I had the 1k service done at the dealer and otherwise the bike has been great, but this 1st-Neutral-then 2nd business has almost gotten me run over a couple times now. I have tools and can try to do this myself but was thinking I should take it in since it's still under warranty. What do you think I should do?
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
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
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.
on my softail 2013, finding the neutral sometimes its a challenge
Wow that sample, I did not know that it was that easy, most mechanics are charging $90+ 🤔
If you be havin a hard time finding neutral, adjust your shift lever. Wear your riding boots when you do it.
Hey John, Has HD given a date for release of their 2019 models yet? Getting anxious!
I am surprised a hydraulic clutch wasn't on the soft tail models , and that bike didn't have fluid transfer did it ?
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
Hey John how do I adjust hydraulic clutch on mu RG 09?
John I have a question, how much oil should a 2017 street glide burn in between oil changes???
Dear John. I have a 19 Limited I'm not really crazy about the hydraulic clutch. I was curious on the transmission endb is it a way to convert it back over to a cable operated clutch. Thank you for any advice.
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
Can i use this same adjustment range for my 2018 fatboy 114?
Will this work on my 21 Low Rider S? I have that type of clutch cable you are showing here.
Should your Harley make s loud sound every time you go into first and other gears?
Hi John I have a question. How do I get the red check engine light on my speedometer to go off. I checked the codes and there were none. It is a 2003 roadking police
Hi John really struggling to get neutral on my Road King Special 2018, any ideas?
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!
I've got 4 Harleys: '01 Ultra, '13 Electra Glide Classic, '02 Softail Standard and an '06 Sportster 883 Low (wife's bike). I notice on the Softail that I get a significant "clunk" when I put it in gear. What causes that and how do I fix it (assuming it needs to be fixed)?
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
Hi guys !
Do I have to do that readjustment if I just unlocked the clutch adjuster to remove the handlebar ?
thx buddies !
Be safe !
On my 2017 fatboy s. I had hard time finding N. The first couple times I rode it. It was embarrassing. I had to use my hand. Like reaching down and putting it in N hahah. But its practice tho
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 😎🇺🇸
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?
I wish all Harley techs were thorough. I've taken mine in for service or installations, only to find they neglected to tight bolts.
So if my cable is surely needing adjustment does that mean the Clutch also needs adjusting?