New clutch cable adjustment issue, loose
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Previous owner had my '96 fxdwg set up with foot clutch. I swapped with new controls and a new clutch cable. Can't for the life of me get the cable to tighten up and give me clutch pressure. Tried the following:
- adjusting clutch nut several times per spec
- positioning and checking of ramp & ball assembly, cable attachment assembly
Keeping the cable as upright as possible inside the tranny cover.
- adjustment of cable barrel every which way.
Wondering if there is something missing inside the cover or in the tranny pushrod area? Angry help is appreciated.
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- adjusting clutch nut several times per spec
- positioning and checking of ramp & ball assembly, cable attachment assembly
Keeping the cable as upright as possible inside the tranny cover.
- adjustment of cable barrel every which way.
Wondering if there is something missing inside the cover or in the tranny pushrod area? Angry help is appreciated.
![New clutch cable adjustment issue, loose-83m7yqd.jpg](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/evo/622095d1683236804t-new-clutch-cable-adjustment-issue-loose-83m7yqd.jpg)
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Those would be way too long for a foot clutch I would think.
Granted I have no experience with a foot clutch but I think you would need a shorter cable to run one.
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I've adjusted the clutch basket to spec and even a little tight several times to try and get some cable tension, nothing seems to work so far.
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Was the clutch working before, if so that shouldn't be a problem after it is adjusted properly? If you are moving it back to the hand do you have the correct/stock lever perch bracket? Cable lengths are for shorter or taller bars, the amount of adjustment range should be consistent.
Last edited by TSheff; 05-22-2016 at 08:28 PM.
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