How To Adjust a Motorcycle Clutch at RevZilla.com
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- How To Adjust a Motorcycle Clutch
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Whether it is time for some good ol’ maintenance, or if you are having a legitimate issue with the way that your clutch is performing, a clutch adjustment is a very standard part of motorcycle wrenching. The three part process is relatively simple if you have the right tools, the right materials, and the right knowledge base to get you across the finish line. While Lemmy can’t help ya’ with the first two, it just so happens that imparting knowledge is what he does best. So get to the garage, get your bike ready, and get that motorcycle clutch functioning at its maximum performance level. 
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This guy is awesome. He not only knows his stuff, but he has the ability to speak clearly, quickly and concisely. Keep up the good work guys!
These vids always make me want to rush home and hug my bike.
WOW! The clarity and delivery of this video should be the standard. Amazing. Thank you a million times my friend!!!
You're the man Lem! This is the best video I've seen on clutch adjustment.
Just used this video along with my maintenance manual to adjust the clutch in my 2018 Streetbob for the first time. Thanks Revzilla!
Thank you big time! You're demonstration with just the alan key and wrench made that look far more less complicated than I what I was thinking!
You make it all look easy Lem! Great video. Thanks!
My clutch lever would basically come all the way out on my 48 and not even start moving, did the clutch cable adjustment and now she grabs nice and strong :)))) the lever had like 2 freakin inches of play ! Thanks a ton 🙏🏻
I have the same issue, can't find nobody to fix that
Rachelle Degrace it’s pretty simple
Once u find the clutch line. What I did was just loosened it to know which way basically would tighten or loosen and then I basically just tightened it up to where the clutch lever felt nice and tight. Now it grabs where I want after a couple test rides. What part are you stuck on ?
@@1state152 I don't feal safe to do it myself, but I explained that to a "supposed mechanic" he just did not understand a single word that was coming out of my mouth so I will have to try it myself i guess 🤔
Rachelle Degrace lol ya I was the same way I don’t usually like messing with stuff like that but once I started messing with it I was like oh ok it’s pretty straight forward. You would be able to tell by squeezing your handle if it’s to hard or to soft which will then lead u back to make adjustments. It’s all trial and error and pretty hard to mess it up, I’d say give it a shot! I was the same way and now I’m glad I attempted it :)
Used these pointed to adjust the clutch cable, I'd been having some 'lift' related issues, I was able to make the needed adjustments after about 15 minutes and several times around my block. Thanks 3 Beard !!
Awesome tutorial, very helpful. Thanks mate.
That's an excellent demonstration..Sir...! Many thanks for your marvelous engineering over the technicalities..
Thanks for this tutorial... it was exactly what I needed.
Excellent video, very well explained. Very nice tips.
Appreciate the uploads sir, thank you very much! Cheers from Canada 🍻
Thanks Lemmy! No problem finding neutral now!
No I'm just watching this because I am bored and I love maintenance vids
Lemmy, Great Video! Fantastic Explanation, so easy I could follow along! Thanks for doing this video!
Great video in process of replacing clutch cable on my 2001 Softail Deuce !
A great and very comprehensive video!
Great presentation sir! Keep up the great content.
Great vedio! Thanks for your time and help!
Here working on a victory. Thanks for the video! Awsome job too
Lenny-Best Teacher Ever 🤘
Lemmy, you're the best. I owe you another beer man!
Thanks for video, very helpful. I love to do hands on work and this is something new I have learned. Thanks again bro and keep em coming,
This was a very helpful video. Thanks
Lemmy, God bless you brother.
Great video. Now I can set up on my 1986 flhtc
Great video,,
What are the springs for on the racing clutch hub kit
That Harley has the prettiest color i've ever Seen on a motorcycle
Awesome vid!🫶🏻
Perfect how to video thanks!
excellent tutorial. thank you!!
Great video, takes the fear out of it 👍
3:20 Someone grazed a hot exhaust.
Love your videos man
Thank you for your time
my bike's an old 2001 883 Sportster, but I think this is a great vid. Thnx!
Hi great video. Does this procedure applies for the street models? Thanks!!
Lemmy, excellent. Very nicely explained. Please mention the star pattern of bolting on the derby cover, You actually did that, likely instinctively.
you the man love your videos !
Great content! Thanks!
Just had bars changed on my M8 softail and shop used traditional clutch cable. Need to learn how to do it this way now.
Great video. Thanks.
Ah lemmy, you never disappoint
Exceptional video
Great video dude!
Respect revzilla you know your shit. Well explained great information keep them coming bro.
Awesome video
what is Lemmy's background? he Is phenomenal at this. Love all these videos.
Thanks guys for the info. Had a clutch go slack on me recently on my Harley 1200 and this was perfect.
Hopefully you guys do gasket seals too because I have an oil leak problem.
Look forward to learning tons from you guys!
Great Video !!! Thanks Dude
Hey lem...... thank you for another awesome video!
I'm having a little trouble with the Barnett clutch cable? its a 7/16 and 3/8s size, but I keep calapsing the cable, after adjusting the clutch basket? what am doing wrong-lease help!
Great video man,,
Great video. I'm curious how often do people adjust their clutch? I'm up to 5k kms and haven't touched mine yet.
Doing this tomorrow!
Very well spoken guy
i adjusted the clutch as you did it was on a stand . when i started it up and put it in gear with the clutch lever in the back wheel wood still turn
Would like to see a walk through video on adjusting the throttle cables for a 2001 Yamaha V star 650 classic
Im motivated to work on my bikes. I like this guy. Very helpful
thanks bro nice when a real biker talks about fixing harleys , being a harley man for over 50yrs and building my own rides nice to go back to old school shit , having little trouble with my 113 , dual fired shaved heads , clutch seemed little to hard but really thing its my pressure plate is to much and should change it out to little softer pull , but thanks for being real about simple shit ,
Curious why you switched derby gaskets, even more curious why you switch types.
This guy is awesome top to bottom!
Hey Lemmy, Man, that's well clear and really well done fella - inspires confidence despite a real simple job. I've subscribed! Any tips on how to get any longer life outta the gear shift lever on the transmission main shaft and behind the primary inner casing? - what a wee bugger that is to get to. Mines completely worn but apparently they not hard wearing at all. Gonna have to get a new one. I got a 1993 FLHTC Electraglide. Happy Xmas from us here in Scotland, UK
i installed a new clutch cable on my sport bike thinking the old cable had stretched and it seems as if i can't get proper cable tension adjusting the cable at both ends. is it time for a new clutch kit? I haven't noticed any slipping but i do seem to have a lower top speed in 1st gear..
@revzilla I just installed some elite mototech levers on my practically new 14’ street bob at 4500 miles. I did all the same steps multiple times, but there’s suppose to be a dime size amount of space between the perch and the clutch cable. My clutch won’t work right unless it’s totally tight with no slack. If I leave the dime size amount of slack in the line, it’s either pulling me in 1st with the clutch in and i can’t get into neutral or shift up. Tighten the line fully tight with no slack, doesn’t do it. Maybe the elite mototech levers don’t require the slack?? Please help!
Any chance you could make a video on adjusting Harleys Diamondback steel braided clutch line. There is no jam nut there once I raise the chrome slide guard. Appreciate regardless! 👊🤙
Dude..you rock!
Just got a new FZ 07 and it shifts with a heavy thunk through the gears with the exception of 1st to 2nd which seems to always be smooth. Cable seems adjusted properly, could clutch pack be the problem? I know it's under warranty but dealer is 100 miles away. Any suggestions other than hauling it back?
thanx cuz good info cheers
I haave a 2019 HD Sport Glide. Very hard to find neutral. Could the clutch needing adjustment be the problem?
Good video, Lem. Any need for us to follow a star pattern when loosening the derby cover as well? Thx.
It's not really necessary for loosening, but they can be really tight with all the heat cycling. Some of the experienced Harley techs here recommend using an impact driver to loosen every bolt before fully removing each bolt. -DrewZilla
RevZilla ok great stuff... many thx.
is a 2012 sportster nightster similar to this clutch setup?
My 125cc motorbike is having serious trouble changing gears, gonna try this. Not a Harley but I got the concept.
What if you run out of threads when done to try and get clutch back to proper tightening to get correct gap ? Cable is only about 1.5 years old, clutch is maybe six months old Barnett. My Harley is a 2010 Limited. Did a S&S 110 big bore kit on her about 6 months ago.
very helpful. thx
Damnit!!! Thank you Lemmy!......again
You should have talked on correct eyeing primary fluid level before mounting cover! Thanks
Does this solve the issue of the engine being connected to the trans while the clutch is engaged?
Does this also applies to Harley Davidson street 750?
I bought a second hand Suzuki SV650s 2003 with 29 k on the clock. I rode it a few months and did my first oil change on it. I used the correct spec motorcycle oil for the SV and the next day I had a grabbing clutch issue suddenly appear. In first the bike creeps forward and at full lever engagement the clutch isn't fully disengaging. I adjusted the clutch cable which solved the issue. Or so I thought. A day later after I got home I went to ride out again in the evening and I'm back to where I was, only worse. Adjusting cable tension and clutch actuator rod have little to no effect. Are we looking at some debris that's come loose in the clutch basket due to the oil change, or is it likely something else?
After adjusting ultima open primary clutch I still have no clutch.clutch lever feels good.everything seems like I shod have clutch.any answers?
My clutch cable does not have a boot over it I can’t find the adjuster. I have a 2019 softail low rider. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated. Thank you
Do clutch lines shrink or expand over time?
Whenever I disengage the clutch on my ‘16 Breakout, and go into 1st gear, the bike wants to creep forward with no throttle. It’s very hard to find neutral; and it takes one helluva an effort to go into 2nd gear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 2014 V rod muscle.Love it. My other ride is a 1991 CB750 Nighthawk. Unlike her fuel injected sister, my Honda needs her carbs cleaned out. I have done it once before about 10 years ago. I have seen some just clean out the primary and secondary and others replace them. Can you do a video on cleaning and syncing them? So many bikes have a similar set up just like the Nighthawk. I know everyone likes the new bikes but older ones still rock.
We haven't made a video yet, but Lemmy _did_ write a very good how-to article. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/spring-carb-cleaning-101
Great video and tutorial Lemmy! I have a 2008 Street Bob and have just had 14" Reaper Handlebars fitted. Previously it was a Drag bar. I took it for a ride this morning and the clutch was slipping in mostly the higher gears. At the higher gears and revs it sort of slides into the gear and then settles down. I am 100% sure it is due to the cutch adjustment being out. My question is: Can I get away with only adjusting cable and not open the derby cover for on the clutch adjustment. Reason being I am concerned that the gasket may have a gasket sealer from previous time and then I have to clean the junk of the gasket. 2nd question: Do you recommend putting on gasket sealer on top of the gasket in the derby cover? Thanks
+Philip Fourie There's no need for gasket sealer unless the derby cover is warped. The gasket is not expensive though. You can adjust the slack in the cable without adjusting the clutch pack, but it will only adjust the cable itself. It is not a clutch adjustment. -DrewZilla
Hi, great vid. Ive recently carried out this adjustment. The clutch now 'bites' with the lever almost fully released and gives me very little clutch/throttle flexibility for slow speed maneuvering. Have I done something wrong? The bike is a 2011 Fat Bob with 15000 miles. Thanks.
Did you ever figure it out? That's exactly what has happened to mine and I'm running out of finger length lol!! Off to the garage to try and shorten that engagement point....arrghh!!!
Make sure you’re paying attention to the manual specs when tightening the derby cover when it says IN-LBS, not FT-LBS. HD primary covers are not cheap. Ask me how I know.
when I start the my 2012 model m109r, the sound of rattling noise comes from the side of the clutch and as soon as you press the clutch lever, the sound stops what is the problem of the thing please help me
I installed some shorty levers on my clutch and now my clutch is kind of wishy-washy I don't know if I should go taking the cover off the clutch if I have to re gasket it. None of the other videos I've seen on the Kawasaki z650 have shown anything involving taking the clutch cover off. The service manuals like 80 bucks on eBay it looks like I need to make a purchase
Hey Lemmy I have a 99 Fatboy. Ive worked on vehicles for years but am new to motorcycle mechanics. You mention Harley Big Toy, your process in this video will this be the same for my 99 Fatboy?
The clutch itself is different than the Twin Cam's clutch in this video, but the adjustment process is the same for your EVO motor. -DrewZilla
I have a 2013 Heritage and I'm putting 16in apes on it. The clutch actually goes to the opposite side of the bike and looks nothing like that. How do you adjust that?
My clutch was slipping on cold starts and would be ok when it was ridden for 15 mins tried this cold and it was not slipping anymore thanks could you explain why its fixed now?
Is this the same or similar to a Suzuki GS500?
HELP! Pretty please?
Bought a 1983 Honda CX650 Custom a couple weeks ago. Friction zone is nearly non-existent. I’m forced to let the clutch lever out practically all the way, before there’s any power introduced to the rear wheel, and I only have about 1mm of friction zone, or the bike either stalls, or power to the wheel is fully cut off.
How do I fix this?
So should the engagement point be set close to the grip or far out? Just got a new clutchlever and its all the way out almost before full releasing the clutch completely. Old clutch was just few inches out, but wasnt a sportlever so im not sure anymore. Thanks!
Set it wherever you want. That's one reason you have the barrel adjuster on the clutch cable. -DrewZilla
I have tried this six times on my 99 electraglide. Bike still wants to creep forward. Enough to that I have to stop it with brake. Any thoughts?
Why did he turn the clutch adjuster counter clockwise? If your clutch is slipping, which way would you turn it?