Thanks for the tip on using the dimes, very handy. I check/adjust mine at the 5K mile mark. The only time I saw out of spec with too much freeplay was within the first 5K miles. I put street tires on mine and use it as a daily ride for my in home piano service calls. This is the best bike I've owned so far. It handles well, has plenty of power and is comfortable all day whether I ride 25 miles or 200 miles in a day's work. Peace be with you.
Yes, seems like most clutch adjustments are required during break in. Glad you like the bike. I sure enjoy mine. So versatile, very good bike at all styles of riding.
Thanks for the update. Will now go check the clutch free play on mine. Not sure why, but the free play on my PAm seems to get wider, not tighter after a while. The gear changes are very ordinary on mine, at times just won't go into gear moving up the gears without brut force, having the dealer look at it next week.
I agree, sometimes the free play goes both ways. Point is to maintain that for proper shifting and clutch life. The PA seems to be a little more critical on this than some other bikes.
@@yeagerscycle3450 Interesting how you put it, "..a little more critical..". I know you have to be diplomatic, fair enough, but out of all the bikes I've owned or own over the last 40 over years, the gear changes on my PAm are the worst ever, it is terrible. Here's the list: Z250, Z750, Z1300, 96 RKing, 97 Sportster, 04 Sportster, Triumph Trophy SE, M8 Low Rider, KLX230, 450MT. I've also had long term use of a 96 Fatboy and Hayabusa.
@@nevillegreg1 nice list of bikes, I’ve rode my fair amount as well. I would agree it is not the easiest bike to shift but far from terrible in my opinion. Japanese bikes, which we sell Yamaha and Suzuki as well have always had nice smooth transmissions. Harley’s have always had long shifting throws compared to the Japanese stuff. The only real issue I have had on the PA is putting it in neutral. I just work around that. Thanks for watching and your opinion is always appreciated.
I have a Nightster with the 975 Revmax in it. The adjustment is the same from what I see in the service manual, but what I am trying to understand is on the traditional Harleys you can remove the derby cover and adjust the clutch there. I do not see this being a thing on this engine. Is that correct?
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Great video but you left us at a cliffhanger! Are you going to do a part 2 to explain the inline adjustment?
I’m sorry, you are correct. That will be my next how to. Thank you!
Part 2 is up!
Thanks for the tip on using the dimes, very handy. I check/adjust mine at the 5K mile mark. The only time I saw out of spec with too much freeplay was within the first 5K miles. I put street tires on mine and use it as a daily ride for my in home piano service calls. This is the best bike I've owned so far. It handles well, has plenty of power and is comfortable all day whether I ride 25 miles or 200 miles in a day's work. Peace be with you.
Yes, seems like most clutch adjustments are required during break in.
Glad you like the bike. I sure enjoy mine. So versatile, very good bike at all styles of riding.
Great Video for a great bike, I love that dam thing. Keep them coming,
Thank You!
Will do, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the update. Will now go check the clutch free play on mine. Not sure why, but the free play on my PAm seems to get wider, not tighter after a while. The gear changes are very ordinary on mine, at times just won't go into gear moving up the gears without brut force, having the dealer look at it next week.
I agree, sometimes the free play goes both ways. Point is to maintain that for proper shifting and clutch life. The PA seems to be a little more critical on this than some other bikes.
@@yeagerscycle3450 Interesting how you put it, "..a little more critical..". I know you have to be diplomatic, fair enough, but out of all the bikes I've owned or own over the last 40 over years, the gear changes on my PAm are the worst ever, it is terrible. Here's the list: Z250, Z750, Z1300, 96 RKing, 97 Sportster, 04 Sportster, Triumph Trophy SE, M8 Low Rider, KLX230, 450MT. I've also had long term use of a 96 Fatboy and Hayabusa.
@@nevillegreg1 nice list of bikes, I’ve rode my fair amount as well. I would agree it is not the easiest bike to shift but far from terrible in my opinion. Japanese bikes, which we sell Yamaha and Suzuki as well have always had nice smooth transmissions. Harley’s have always had long shifting throws compared to the Japanese stuff. The only real issue I have had on the PA is putting it in neutral. I just work around that. Thanks for watching and your opinion is always appreciated.
I have a Nightster with the 975 Revmax in it. The adjustment is the same from what I see in the service manual, but what I am trying to understand is on the traditional Harleys you can remove the derby cover and adjust the clutch there. I do not see this being a thing on this engine. Is that correct?
No adjustment at the clutch hub, but there is an additional inline adjuster on the clutch cable of the remax bikes.