Hi,

When I put Fat Bob bars and risers on my 2011 FXDC, it left my clutch cable about 2" too long. No problem, since I was going to replace it with a braided stainless cable anyway.

But it looks to me as if i may have to remove my V&H Big Radius exhaust in order to remove the transmission cover. Can anyone confirm if this is the case? If so, I'll get new exhaust gaskets along with the trans cover gasket. Thanks in advance!

Art

 

I have a 2010 fxdc, shouldnt be that much of a diffrence, I didnt have too take mufflers off, but I did have them replaced with shortshots? Just take off cover, use a good set of pliers(forget the name) use sears craftsman. to take retainning plate out and then cable is released.Try that first since your doing it anyway

 

Probably will have to take the exhaust off if you can't access the bottom 2 bolts of the cover.....When you replace the cable in the cover DO NOT OVER TORQUE... it will snap like a twig...

 

You will most likely have to remove the pipes, just did a 09 FB and was the only way to get to all of the trans cover bolts.
DO NOT remove the retaining ring on the clutch arm in the trans cover, all you have to do is remove the cable from the hand control loosen the adjuster all the way and you can undo the trans end without removing the ring and plate.

 

I tried to loosen the bottom bracket and the top manifold nuts and still ended up taking them off , pick up a set of gaskets while your at it.

 

Yup, remove the exhaust...get new gaskets.

 

It can be done by loosening the mounting bracket for the exhaust. I did it not to long ago. I have pics if needed.

 

Ditto like above, easier to just remove the exh and do a nice clean job.

 

Thanks everyone.... I'll get the gaskets, and do it at the same time I do the 1000 mile service!

 

I too snapped off on of those cables in the housing. Had to EZ-Out the remains. I would definitely recommend pulling the exhaust, either the muffs or the whole thing, whichever gives you access. Also, make sure you have some type of abrasion resistance sleeve on the new cable, and route it so it does not rub when it makes that first turn to go up the frame. Good Luck!