Hydraulic clutch for 2021+
#21
06-30-2022 | 12:38 PM
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Harley should have figured out how to fix their implementation of the hydraulic clutch rather than dumping it and going back to stone age technology. Maybe they should have studied the hydraulic clutch implementation on other bikes. I improved mine with the AIM slave (am I allowed to say that?) cylinder. It reduced the pull effort, which my busted up hand needed, and slightly widened the friction zone.
I could see that the OEM hydraulic clutch would be a PITA for police rodeo competition. It was an extreme PITA & PITHand in traffic. Over time I’ve learned to contend with the still not optimum friction zone width. It’s still too much off & on. At least the clutch doesn’t slip.
I could see that the OEM hydraulic clutch would be a PITA for police rodeo competition. It was an extreme PITA & PITHand in traffic. Over time I’ve learned to contend with the still not optimum friction zone width. It’s still too much off & on. At least the clutch doesn’t slip.
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06-30-2022 | 12:57 PM
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Harley should have figured out how to fix their implementation of the hydraulic clutch rather than dumping it and going back to stone age technology. Maybe they should have studied the hydraulic clutch implementation on other bikes. I improved mine with the AIM slave (am I allowed to say that?) cylinder. It reduced the pull effort, which my busted up hand needed, and slightly widened the friction zone.
I could see that the OEM hydraulic clutch would be a PITA for police rodeo competition. It was an extreme PITA & PITHand in traffic. Over time I’ve learned to contend with the still not optimum friction zone width. It’s still too much off & on. At least the clutch doesn’t slip.
I could see that the OEM hydraulic clutch would be a PITA for police rodeo competition. It was an extreme PITA & PITHand in traffic. Over time I’ve learned to contend with the still not optimum friction zone width. It’s still too much off & on. At least the clutch doesn’t slip.
#23
06-30-2022 | 01:21 PM
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I need to switch to a hydraulic clutch because I ride with 18" apes and a windshield. The clutch cable requires that I keep the bars back or the cable both binds and gets tore up by the windshield. Due to an injury I need the bars moved up, therefore, I need a hydraulic clutch so the line can be tucked against the bar thus giving me the extra room to move the bars closer too the shield.
#24
06-30-2022 | 11:08 PM
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Somebody posted this awhile back.
FBInc. EZ Clutch Adjuster Upgrade Kit for 2021 and Earlier Touring and 2018 and Later M8 Softails, OR 2022 Touring Models — FXR Division
FBInc. EZ Clutch Adjuster Upgrade Kit for 2021 and Earlier Touring and 2018 and Later M8 Softails, OR 2022 Touring Models — FXR Division
#26
07-01-2022 | 11:41 AM
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The tail of two clutches.
My 2017 CVO Limited came with hydraulic clutch. At first there was a pulsing that could be slightly felt when shifting which went away. But the 2016 and this 2017 had recalls or maybe just service bulletins which were completed. I cannot remember the issue now? With my 2021 SGS it has of course the cable. Personally I ride both bikes and never think able or notice a difference between the two. If in high traffic at lower speeds there is a noticeable difference in the force required with the hydraulic which can be tiring.
If I had to choose just one I would go with the hydraulic.
My 2017 CVO Limited came with hydraulic clutch. At first there was a pulsing that could be slightly felt when shifting which went away. But the 2016 and this 2017 had recalls or maybe just service bulletins which were completed. I cannot remember the issue now? With my 2021 SGS it has of course the cable. Personally I ride both bikes and never think able or notice a difference between the two. If in high traffic at lower speeds there is a noticeable difference in the force required with the hydraulic which can be tiring.
If I had to choose just one I would go with the hydraulic.
#27
07-01-2022 | 03:48 PM
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07-02-2022 | 06:56 PM
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#29
07-03-2022 | 06:15 PM
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How much cutch travel?
Just wondering if anyone has measured the travel of the clutch with the aftermarket slave and or do they advertise that in their specs?
Believe HD says minimum of .086 and then it should hold without losing for 1 minute.
Then I wonder what the movement is with the HD cable clutch?
Believe HD says minimum of .086 and then it should hold without losing for 1 minute.
Then I wonder what the movement is with the HD cable clutch?
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