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Old 06-29-2022 | 07:38 PM
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I have a 2021 Road King which has a clutch cable. I would like to switch to a hydraulic clutch, does anyone know of a quality kit that would work? I don't see a kit from Harley for m8 models. Does anyone know what a swap all entails?

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Old 06-29-2022 | 07:56 PM
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To my knowledge there isn't a kit by Harley for conversion. Honestly, it's still unclear why exactly they went back to the cable.
 
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Old 06-29-2022 | 08:00 PM
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I spent $300 plus my labor to put a Muller Hydro Clutch slave cylinder on my 2020 FLHX. It did improve the operation of the hydraulic clutch.

But not NEARLY as good as the cable clutch on my 1995 Road King.

I personally would not wish for a hydraulic clutch.
 
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Old 06-29-2022 | 08:16 PM
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Cables are by far the best because the friction zone is infinitely adjustable, much less to go wrong, far less money, and easily serviced.
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Old 06-29-2022 | 08:35 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.
 
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Old 06-29-2022 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by FLTRI17
Cables are by far the best because the friction zone is infinitely adjustable, much less to go wrong, far less money, and easily serviced.
Bob
Except for at HD. They went back to cable and the first thing they did was screw it up withcheap plastic parts then did not need anyway.
 
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Old 06-29-2022 | 09:24 PM
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Except for at HD. They went back to cable and the first thing they did was screw it up withcheap plastic parts then did not need anyway.
I’ve adjusted the cable twice for dialing in the friction zone. So far the plastic parts seem to be holding up fine. 🤞
I really like how easy it adjusts. Lift up the cover. Pull the clip. Adjust the cable as desired. Put the clip back in. Lower the cover. Done. Only tool required was a needle-nose to pull the clip.
Time will tell how the plastic parts hold up.
I believe there are already metal aftermarket replacement parts either for those who have broken their plastic adjuster or assume it will break and want to prevent the possibility of failure.
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Originally Posted by gtrplyr
I have a 2021 Road King which has a clutch cable. I would like to switch to a hydraulic clutch, does anyone know of a quality kit that would work? I don't see a kit from Harley for m8 models. Does anyone know what a swap all entails?

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There is no kit from Harley, but you can buy the parts from them. You're looking at about $800. I don't have time right now, but maybe tomorrow I can put the part numbers together for you.
 
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Old 06-30-2022 | 12:06 AM
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There is no kit from Harley, but you can buy the parts from them. You're looking at about $800. I don't have time right now, but maybe tomorrow I can put the part numbers together for you.
Please include a Muller in that, instead of the HD slave, it is ****.
 
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Old 06-30-2022 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
Except for at HD. They went back to cable and the first thing they did was screw it up with cheap plastic parts then did not need anyway.
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
 


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