Making minor clutch adjustments on my 2005 RKC, with the "in line cable adjuster".
I noticed that I have more play at the hand control when the bike is hot vs cold.

I could start by having a 1/16th inch play at the start of my ride, and end up with an 1/8th inch play.
When the bike cools, it reverts back.

Do I adjust cable when hot or cold?


I ask because I feel a little "stutter" when taking off from a standing position, and thought maybe my cable length had something to do with it.

 

Cable adjust doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. You might find a little cable stretch after a day of ridin' but it shouldn't cause any problem. Your stutter is more likely cable drag (it needs lube). I changed to a hydraulic clutch & it's a lot smoother. You also never adjust or lube a hydraulic.

 

adjust it cold with minimal end play. (it will increase as things warm up/expand). if you adjust it hot to proper end play, chances are when it cools down... there will be no clearance at the lever and a preload on components.
as far as the clutch shutter goes....every harley ive owned in the past 6 years (4 bikes) did the same thing ..UNTIL...i switched to a primary oil other than harleys". i now use amsoil or mobil 1.
hope this helps!
rbt in milwaukee
09 ultra