Harley Davidson Clutch Adjustment on a Softail or Dyna

Harley-Davidson Clutch Adjustment

Bob teaches you Harley-Davidson clutch adjustment and primary chain on your Harley Softail or Dyna model. Be sure to achieve free play on the clutch cable to verify that you have proper Harley-Davidson clutch adjustment on the clutch cable pack, and check for the proper specs in your service manual for adjusting the primary chain (if your model has the adjustment window). Bob finishes proper Harley-Davidson clutch adjustment by mentioning that when you are doing this type of repair, only factory service gaskets should be used.

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5 Responses to “Harley Clutch Adjustment on a Softail or Dyna”

Shan McArthur September 11th, 2023

This doesn't cover newer softtails like the Low Rider ST. There is no longer a double nut on the clutch cable. The video also does not cover the clutch adjustment in the primary, only the slack on the cable.
Fadi Raad August 2nd, 2020

Installed a longer cable and ape hangers. Tried everything to get slack to hook the lever but barely any free play. Any suggestions?
tbone3156 July 20th, 2018

This is more like it thank you
Shane Erskine April 28th, 2014

Awesome. Thanks for the help.
Shane Erskine April 28th, 2014

How do you measure the chain deflection? According to the manual with a cold motor you should have 5/8-7/8 deflection. Thanks for the help.