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as a mechanic you have people who teach you by just repeating what they see out of a book. You're teaching from your experience, and i love it. thanks for the great video.
Riding my 2013 H-D Sportster 72 today. Went to downshift coming to a stop. Crunch and the lever went limp. Cable snapped at the lever. And here we are. Thanks Rocco!!
@@Soundwavepttyhouse Hope this helps. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=477&b=34&c=0&d=2003%20XL%20SPORTSTER%AE%201200%20CUSTOM%20(CG)%20HANDLEBAR%20W/%20THROTTLE%20CONTROL. What Cable?
Thanks Rocco. Awesome and informative video as always. You have a unique way of verbalizing what to do and what not to do in ALL of your videos. I have been watching and useing your videos for close to two years with a 100% success rate because of your videos working on my own and other Harleys. Two weeks ago I became a certified tech at a local dealership!!! I one hundred and ten percent suggest and recommend your videos on a regular basis to folks that are new to Harleys or to those that are just unsure. I may not have ever been so motivated in career choice had it not been for your videos Rocco. Please don't ever stop making them. There value is unmeasurable they can actually change a person's whole life for the better!!!
Happy to help. I'm really glad that you have the love for these machines. I love them I love anything that runs on fuel. Thank you for all your kind words and support Charles. Made the best to you in life. You sound like a hard-working man. Ride safe and have a great day.
Two Wheel Rocco Hey! So I was able to replace the cable thanks to your video but I came to a problem where I get the free play right I give one good pull on the lever and it's fully loose again, it's like it's binding or not returning it all the way, Any clue?
Hey Rocco, great video - made things really simple for me. I appreciate the time you took to do this video. Since I have a Buell, this was 99.99999% applicable - cable routing is different and you have to remove the shifter.
rocco you have a a leg up on most of these other guys showing this stuff. thanx for the info brother =) this makes it less intimidating that I had thought it would be.
Be very careful like Rocco says at 3:55 regarding the Clutch Cable End Coupling. Mine flung into the Primary. A 1 hour steel cable install took a 7 hour day due to this mistake. Rocco, thanks for your dedication to help teach.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Be careful that design is weak. Thank you for watching and your comment. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco My primary was stuck in place and I couldn't remove it, so I fished out the Coupling by turning my DriSlide can's plastic nozzle into a hook. All is well, but I'll have to figure out why my primary was stuck on after removing all the bolts, etc.
@@Andrewmylife there is the adjustment on your cam chain tensioner that's how Sportster are set up. You have to loosen the cam chain tensioner on the bottom of your primary cover so you can remove the cover Hope that helps let me know how it works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco I loosend the cam chain adjustment screw, perhaps not enough though. I left the oil seal on the shifter so could that have kept it in place..
@@Andrewmylife chain tensioner needs to be loosened. shifts seal it straight on. Been there done that primary chain will not let it free... loosen more.
I wuz just getting on the freeway (HOUSTON TX) shifting like crazy and BAM MY CLUTCH CABLE SNAPED 😤😤😤😤so road it for 20 miles with out it and immediately looked up a vid to do myself and boom ROCCO IS THE MAN🤘🤘🤘
Thanks Dad! Going to try replacing my cable tonight. The old one seemed to be stretching and I think its about to break. Afraid to ride it again until I put this new cable on.
@@chrispedersen2526 happy to help any questions just ask sometimes we buy these cables and they’re out of China and they just too tight to decide where the spring is. I tried to remove that grommets so I’ll have adjustment in the handle when they’re not right you’ll have no adjustment and I just don’t feel right, any questions questions just ask. Thank you for all your support Chris.
Thank you so much for instructions. Quick question: Do you recommend draining the primary oil before doing this? I am reading in few places where they said we have to do it. Please advise. Cheers!
As long as your motorcycle is straight up and down it will not leak fluid from the primary inspection cover. I would change the fluid it is only a quart. I hope this helps thank you for your sub Kevin. let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco I can not get that fitting tight into the primary case. I made sure my threads were clean and greased up and it will not get snug. Almost feels stripped. Can you help me out on what might have went wrong
If it is striped you need to use a Heli coil to replace bad treads. This will return it back to original treaded size. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Sub Sam. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
hiya rocco, dont know if you recall i had a question about adjusting my clutch, your videos are extremely helpful. but i have to report i was still having an issue of every three days having to take out the play in the clutch lever cust the clutch was dragging and i couldnt shift to N at a standstill, I chacked the adjustment one more time to makes sure I was spot on took the play out of the cable and set it to 1/8 inch and rode it... however going down the road no three blocks from my house stopped at stop sign went to shift from first to second gear and the cable appears to have broken as it went all the way to the grip and i could not shift.... so im in the process of removing the cable to determine what length it is to replace, as my bike has 14" apes on it ... ill let ya know more when I see whats going on in there. thanx again Rocco for the information =)
@@TwoWheelRocco hiya Rocco, update brother, it was the clutch.. the adjustment screw housing looks to have been worn away to the point of breaking and the adjustment screw was just sitting there. So.. off to HD for new clutch 😆👍
@@madcapmagician6018 Sounds like just your Your outer ramp is bad $12 part. Take a look at # 8 hope this helps partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=477&b=17&c=0&d=2003%20XL%20SPORTSTER%AE%201200%20CUSTOM%20(CG)%20CLUTCH%20ASSEMBLY. Let's keep the dealer honest.You can fix that yourself, If I understand you right. Let us know how this works out.
Thanks for this video, man. I had to replace the cable on my 03 Buell XB9S, but had never even sort of done it before; was nervous about screwing something up but your video got me through.
Rocco, I have an older clear steel braided line that has deteriorated and it is itself leaking in various places. Can flex it an watch little oil bubbles appear. Cheap line for sure. It on a 96 chopper, so gotta have that braided look.
Happy to help, Measure it then go on eBay and look up steel braided line. Hope this helps thank you for your sub and watching Yosio. Let us know how it works ou. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Sure it will go well just as soon as I decide to get off a $50 bill. I’m an eBay consumer for sure and I am an O ring specialist due to your help.
1989 Whole outer primary has to come off! So I adjusted the clutch and went for a ride. Might squirt some permatex or RTV black on the cable in the meantine....
1989 1989 1989 Sportster. Totally Different setup. Clutch cover is a solid part of the primary. Inspection cover hole is only big enough for clutch screw adjustment. Unfortunately, whole primary cover has to come off. Inner Ramp is secured on the inside of the primary cover/clutch cover with a lock plate and screw. There is also a nut, seal and copper washer on the cable, three more things to go bad! 1989 1989 1989 woohoo fun!! Fortunately, the rest of my life is not this difficult :)
Thanks Rocco, you saved my trip to the costly dealer! And great practice for future repairs! By the way you sound just like Mike Ehrmantraut from Breaking Bad, I love it lol. Actor Jonathan Banks.
What's the correct size clutch cable for a 2001 xl883 sportster do you have a part number for one? I appreciate any help. I ordered one and it was wrong size the threaded bolt end was smaller in length and a tad rounder. I gave the correct info for my bike. Thanks
What sportster style is yours Custom or Low and are there stock handle bars. The length is important. Thank you for your Sub Melissa, Ride Safe and have a great day. Hope this helps, partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=387&b=18&c=0&d=2001%20XLH%20SPORTSTER%AE%20883%20(CA)%20CLUTCH%20LEVER%20ASSEMBLY
Great job on the video. Now I'm ready to go check out that leak. I haven't determined if it's from the fitting or the hose yet, but I don't like the idea of oil seeping out of my primary.
Happy to help. Most likely it will be the cable I've seen it a many times. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Frank. Ride safe and have a great day.
You weren't kidding about being careful using a wrench when tightening primary end of cable. Was just trying to snug it up and the threads on cable snapped off in primary threads. Smh. Brand new cable shot to hell. I'll use more finesse next time. Love your videos, Rocco.
Happy to help. Yes, you have to be up most careful when threading the clutch cable into your primary I like to hold the cable straight out and start your process like that. Thank you for watching and all your support sgtbox. Ride safe and have a great day.
Review video and you will see the o ring and the sealant I used. There is only one o ring that seals your cable. Hope this helps. Let us know. Thank you AJ for your Sub.
Just bought a 1990 sportster. Needs a new cable because it’s stretched out further than you can adjust. My transmission and clutch assembly is a little different than this, but I’m feeling confident about the install now
Hey Rocco, Ty for the video. I removed mine to change my clutch. When putting it back on it now isn’t threading at all and can actually slide in and out as if it’s smaller. It doesn’t appear to be stripped, not sure what I’m missing 🤔
Happy to help. I would look at it closely if that don't thread in and you're using the same cable that you had and I hope that's what you're talking about your cable threads onto your primary cover. Take a close look reinstall. Let us know how that works out. Should be basically straightforward. When you say slides in and out, it's concerning. Thank you for all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.
Question...when you were screwing the clutch screw counter clockwise you went back and forth a little bit before you put the spring loaded piece in. Do you just bottom the screw out and then back off a bit?
Happy to help, Yes I'll screw it in back it off a quarter to a half turn and then line up that lock nut. that's all you need. You just need a little free play so the plates can expand and not cause premature wear. Thank you for watching and your support ninja. Ride safe and have a great day.
Happy to help any questions. Just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support wood sand water. Ride safe and have a great day.
Sounds like to much oil in your primary. Remove primary oil. It should only take 1 Quart. of 20/50 Mc oil. Look at this video.th-cam.com/video/DaVSpUYiW2k/w-d-xo.html. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out.
If your bike is straight up. It should not leak any oil from derby cover. On the kick stand it will leak. 1 Qt.is what you should have in your primary. Hope this helps, Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
That does not matter I always have my bike in neutral but the gear selection and the clutch cable is not a problem. I hope this helps, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub. Ride safe and have a great day
Happy to help, turn it counterclockwise until it snugs up. Then turn a half turn out. Thank you for all your support Jose. Ride safe and have a great day.
Try Ebay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=sportster+live+to+ride+derby+cover&_sacat=0. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mike. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Happy to help. Any questions just to ask I will send the video with the Oil Change. Thank you for watching and all your support. John ride safe and have a great day. th-cam.com/video/2mCM_tXxc1c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=STlW-pNeTfkEiPkk
My cable is leaking from my clutch handle and from where you lift the accordion style plastic piece, the first bolt you loosened to be specific, it leaked out every drop so I'm buying a new one I just dont wanna but the wrong one online cause Harley is charging 60% upcharge
I would take a look at the level of fluid in your primary sounds like you have too much. if it's leaking out of the adjuster and by the handle. Drain the oil and then replace with 1 Qt. and see what it does. It just doesn't sound right, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mike, Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.
The only way for oil to be that high in your cable. to much oil in primary case or your bike was laying on its side. Think about it how could oil get to your clutch handle. Let us know how this works out.
No I did not have too, As long your Sportster is standing straight up. You can place a 2 by 4 under kickstand. So no oil leaks out derby cover. Hope this Helps. Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a good day.
Great video , thanks for posting ! I changed my clutch cable a couple months back and I'm having huge leak problems. My clutch cable won't tighten up in my primary case, I hope it's not stripped. Tomorrow I'm going to put it on the lift and check my threads where you put that thread lock on to see if it helps!
I take back my question as you clearly pointed out the steps that need to be done with skills that requires patience and attention to every detail. Always grateful to you.
Rocco I noticed the center screw you kept turning it in against the push rod and backing out. Is there a distance or a number of turns you back out before putting in the lock. Thanks
Happy to help. I was just getting a feel for it and then I backed it out. 1/4 turn out. That is what I prefer. Thank you for watching and all your support Tim . Ride safe and have a great day.
Where can i get these o rings ? I bought the Barnett kit, which includes the primary chain gasket. It also includes a couple of o rings, but not this one... can you help me please? Thanks a lot.
You can get this o ring at any auto parts store. Match the o ring and install. Hope this helps. Let us know how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hopefully you read this in time before I redo my cable again this week. When I was screwing lower part of cable in, the threads snapped on me. I see that you had way more pressure on your wrench then I had used on mine. Could it be that since I had an aftermarket cable(from a well known company) that it is just weaker than the stock ones?
Hey Rocco I have a 2002 sportster 1200 xlh with straight bars just like yours in the video. Im having issues finding the right clutch cable to replace my current one which is too long and sticks out over the headlight. I ordered one recently off a website and it was to short even though It said it would fit my bike. Do you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated
If you have the short one on the bike and add how many inches you need then total it and order that cable. If you have the long one on your bike minus what you think and then order that size cable. Give your self a little room to work with. That how I do it. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and your sub Randy. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Happy to help. Yes that's what worked in my case, It's worth to try but you do have to take it apart. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub rideSeltzer. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great video! I'm a dumb dumb and dropped that very important clutch piece you mention at 9:10 any tips on how to recover it. I'm fishing for it with my finger and cannot come up with it. help!
I would try with a telescopic magnet...If no luck you will have to remove primary cover...No big deal...Just do it..use Permatex gasket maker ultra black..Let me know how it works out.
Two Wheel Rocco thanks for the quick response. I’m workin on my bike right now and i had no luck with the magnetic rod. If I drain the fluid, will it drop right into my pan or do I really need to take off my entire primary case?
Two Wheel Rocco fully drained and no sign of the piece still which is unfortunate because my two bolts on the primary that cover the chain are both stripped
Hey man, i just saw your video and i think it will be helpfull. I discovered that my bike was leaking transmission oil, couple days after changing the handlebars. It was strange to me since gasket set was replaced few weeks ago. Do you think that this leak is due to the handlebar replacement? The leak comes from the bottom seal of the primary case, under the shifter. It only leaks when running, I hope this isn’t a major issue. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks for the video!!!
I'm happy to help. Go look at this video maybe this will help you.th-cam.com/video/uOOApLXdKIE/w-d-xo.html. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Tomas. And the handlebars have nothing to do with that oil leak. Ride safe have a great day.
Great video. My cable is leaking where the black meets the metal. Is there a thread underneath that is crimped to the black cable? So I can unscrew the entire end piece to seal? I think you were saying this can be done in the video. Thanks
Remove cable, black cable treaded into metal end. undo and clean and seal with black ultra silicone. Hope this helps. Let me know how it works out. Good luck and have a great Holiday.
@@TwoWheelRocco I wasnt able to get the black cable twisted out of the metal end without damaging it, so i put it back together and just used electrical tape - no more leaks... happy for now. might try a proper repair at another stage. thanks again for the videos
Happy to help. Call JP cycles they'd be able to steal you in the right direction and you could purchase the cable. Thank you for watching all your yourself Jack. Ride safe and have a great day.
Your throttle has been over oiled. Take apart and clean dry with shop rag. Let us know how this works out. This video show how to disassemble th-cam.com/video/RzTyoN6Wyro/w-d-xo.html. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Ross. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great video! But the oring is not a Harley Davidson part. You can use any standard size oring that will fit. You could even use a “metric” oring, as long as it fits. You can get a whole box of them from Harbor Freight for $5 or less.
Two Wheel Rocco you as well! People like you make wrenching and maintenance must easier and much more affordable than years ago. We all appreciate the time you took to help us knuckle heads out!
Happy to help,That's the FreePlay needed when your clutch warms up, clutch plates and friction discs do expand when hot it will self-destruct, very important. And 1/8 play at the clutch handle. Thank you for watching and your Sub Chevy.. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Have a little tiny c clip that came out with the piece that has the ball bearings in it. It is not the one on the back. Not sure if it is life or death, but would like to know to be safe. It's about as big around as a pinky.
That c clip goes on the round disk that your cable attaches to. Place clip on other side of that disk. Hope that helped. Let me know how it works out.. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=622&b=19&c=0&d=2006%20XL%20SPORTSTER%AE%201200R%20ROADSTER%20(CL)%20CLUTCH%20LEVER%20ASSEMBLY. Look at part 4
I will be applying this fix to my 2005 Buell Lightning XB12Scg, since they have similar engines, and hopefully, the concept is the same. However, I won't know for sure, until I get in there. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again. By the way, you sound like you're from the Bronx. I'm originally from Throg's Neck.
Two Wheel Rocco, Florida; so you get to ride year round. :) I over cranked the ferrule on reinstall, and snapped off the threaded part. :( Waiting on the new cable. Before that, I was doing everything you showed us, by the numbers. I bought the black silicone, thread sealant, etc. Oh well, live and learn. At least I know to thread the cable into the primary case, before hooking it up at the lever. ;) Thank you, again.
To keep those balls on the ramp, can you put something sticky like petroleum jelly to hold them or is the trans oil enough to keep it all from falling into the case?
Happy to Help, it's the clip not the balls that can fall in. But be careful. Thank you for watching and your sub MyName.. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Question: my slow leak is towards the front of the fitting. You mentioned after removing cable, it too could be unthreaded and sealed. Also, the three ball bearings; do they fall into the primary if you're not careful?
Happy to Help, be careful I've never seen them drop in.but they are there I know on the big v twins those balls can drop in.. Sportster I don't think so. Let us know. yes the cables do go bad and they will leak. Thank you for your Support Claude. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I realize this is an old video but I'm hoping you still follow the comments on it Rocco. To clarify his question: It looked like you turned it counter clockwise until it tightened then you backed it off a quarter turn or so. Did I see that correctly?
Mr. Rocco, The clutch cable from my 2012 Iron 883 just broke from the clutch lever side. Do you recommend any other brand than original Harley Davidson? Here in Australia they ask $99 for it! Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_osacat=0&_odkw=harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_from=R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable.TRS1&_nkw=2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_sacat=0 Hope this helps....Let me know.
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_osacat=0&_odkw=harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_from=R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable.TRS1&_nkw=2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_sacat=0 Hope this helps...Let me know.
Hey Rocco, thank you for another great video. i have a 06 1200xlr, the gear goes in first to fifth but it wont run just rev. I’m guessing it a clutch problem? Thank you and keep those tutorial videos coming
Happy to help. Absolutely a clutch issue how many miles are on your bike? And try to adjust the pin at the hub. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub James. Ride safe and have a great day.
If you use Permatex or Loctite 515 flange sealant on the cable threads on the cable and cover (after washing off any oil with carb cleaner) they'll rarely leak. If you want O-rings you can measure the one you have then buy a bag off Ebay etc for small change. (Choose Viton, Buna or similar rings.) The cable O- ring for my 1992 is 1/2" OD, 5/16" ID and 3/16" thick. (I'm doing a clutch cable today so while I'm dodging the heat I figured I'd add to a video or two. I've done many cables on many brands. That ring size should fit all Evo Sporties. The accordion boot they give you with new cables the "protect" the inline cable adjuster is a moisture trap and the reason I had to replace the cable I"m doing today. Previous owner didn't lube his adjuster threads so the boot trapped humidity and the adjuster rusted into junk. I give my adjuster threads a good coat of clear silicone "tuneup" grease (Permatext, any auto store, get the big tube) instead which helps exclude moisture.
That is just to make sure you have all the play at that system. Then set free play, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub LH. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I was being patient but I still ended up stripping the last three or four threads at the very end of tightening the clutch cable, would thread sealer like this work to possibly fix it or should I just bite the bullet and buy a new primary cover?
So sorry to hear that you ran into this problem. You got a treat this stuff with kid gloves they don't feel right it's not right I would try to use some Loctite blue thread, locker and see if that helps you might have to remove that cover and put a Heli-coil in there.
I was really close to doing that but I started doing some more research and discovered heli coils and I actually just got ahold of a kit and drill bit and I’m currently trying to find a shop or friend that might be able to help me
Happy to help. It looks like there's too much oil in the primary remember one quart. or the bike is on the kickstand and not straight up and down. Let us know how it works out. You are talking about the derby cover? Thank you for watching and your sub Carlos.. Ride safe and have a great day.
And make sure the bike is straight up and down..place a piece of wood under kick stand, So oil does not leak from primary cover when you remove,.Hope this helps.
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as a mechanic you have people who teach you by just repeating what they see out of a book. You're teaching from your experience, and i love it. thanks for the great video.
Happy to help. Thank you for all your kind words and support Adrienne.. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.
Just walk it in there, put it on the cardboard, now that's a beautiful thing. You have the best descriptive sayings.
Happy to hear that my videos Help. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks Rocco! The part came yesterday and installed it last night! Your videos are the truth!
Happy to Help...Ride Safe...
This video save me $80. My o-ring was leaking, the shop kept trying to sell me the whole cable.
Happy to hear that my friend.. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I gotta say, you have great videos and have really helped me a lot with my sportster. You are a true hero sir.
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Support Nick. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco is the best! Love your videos and calming demeanor! No confusing lingo just realness. How my Dad was. Right to the job, right to the point.
Happy to help.Those are some really kind words. Thank you for watching and all your support Jeff. You made my day. Ride safe and have a great day.
Riding my 2013 H-D Sportster 72 today. Went to downshift coming to a stop. Crunch and the lever went limp. Cable snapped at the lever.
And here we are. Thanks Rocco!!
Happy to help, Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day. Thank you for your Sub Ryan.
Thank you for watching. If you have any questions just ask. Ride Safe.
Hi! I've an XL Sportster 883 2003, with stock bars, what is the lenght of the cable? Your Bike looks similar
@@Soundwavepttyhouse Hope this helps.
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Had my throttle cable break today! Went to Harley and replaced the throttle and idle cables, clutch cable is next! Thanks as always!!!
Happy to help. Thank you for your support.
Thanks Rocco. Awesome and informative video as always. You have a unique way of verbalizing what to do and what not to do in ALL of your videos. I have been watching and useing your videos for close to two years with a 100% success rate because of your videos working on my own and other Harleys. Two weeks ago I became a certified tech at a local dealership!!! I one hundred and ten percent suggest and recommend your videos on a regular basis to folks that are new to Harleys or to those that are just unsure. I may not have ever been so motivated in career choice had it not been for your videos Rocco. Please don't ever stop making them. There value is unmeasurable they can actually change a person's whole life for the better!!!
Happy to help. I'm really glad that you have the love for these machines. I love them I love anything that runs on fuel. Thank you for all your kind words and support Charles. Made the best to you in life. You sound like a hard-working man. Ride safe and have a great day.
Brother - this was the best instructional Harley video I’ve ever seen. Subscribed
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Nick. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great job ,just ordered my shorter cable this video has given me the confidence to do the job myself !
I am happy to hear that. Thank you for your Sub. Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Let me know if you have any question..Ride Safe..
Two Wheel Rocco can you do a video about a 74 sportster speedometer wiring replace? love your videos sir
Its hard to find 74 Sportster....Thank you for your support...Ride Safe..
Two Wheel Rocco if I lived closer I'd be happy to loan my own. oh well thanls again
Happy to help....Ride Safe..
Two Wheel Rocco Hey! So I was able to replace the cable thanks to your video but I came to a problem where I get the free play right I give one good pull on the lever and it's fully loose again, it's like it's binding or not returning it all the way, Any clue?
Hey Rocco, great video - made things really simple for me. I appreciate the time you took to do this video. Since I have a Buell, this was 99.99999% applicable - cable routing is different and you have to remove the shifter.
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day
Thank you again for your help. I owe you a beer if I ever see you at a motorcycle show or something.
My pleasure. Always happy to help. Ride safe and have a great day.
rocco you have a a leg up on most of these other guys showing this stuff. thanx for the info brother =) this makes it less intimidating that I had thought it would be.
Thank you for your kind words. Happy to Help. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Be very careful like Rocco says at 3:55 regarding the Clutch Cable End Coupling. Mine flung into the Primary. A 1 hour steel cable install took a 7 hour day due to this mistake. Rocco, thanks for your dedication to help teach.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Be careful that design is weak. Thank you for watching and your comment. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco My primary was stuck in place and I couldn't remove it, so I fished out the Coupling by turning my DriSlide can's plastic nozzle into a hook. All is well, but I'll have to figure out why my primary was stuck on after removing all the bolts, etc.
@@Andrewmylife there is the adjustment on your cam chain tensioner that's how Sportster are set up. You have to loosen the cam chain tensioner on the bottom of your primary cover so you can remove the cover Hope that helps let me know how it works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco I loosend the cam chain adjustment screw, perhaps not enough though. I left the oil seal on the shifter so could that have kept it in place..
@@Andrewmylife chain tensioner needs to be loosened. shifts seal it straight on. Been there done that primary chain will not let it free... loosen more.
I wuz just getting on the freeway (HOUSTON TX) shifting like crazy and BAM MY CLUTCH CABLE SNAPED 😤😤😤😤so road it for 20 miles with out it and immediately looked up a vid to do myself and boom ROCCO IS THE MAN🤘🤘🤘
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Caesar. Ride safe and have a great day.
You have such a good way of explaining things. Really enjoy your videos you’ve helped me so much. Keep it up brother
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for kind words and your sub. Chris. Ride safe and have a great day.
Used this to do the new cable from my Burly ape kit. Perfectly explained
Happy to help, Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks Dad! Going to try replacing my cable tonight. The old one seemed to be stretching and I think its about to break. Afraid to ride it again until I put this new cable on.
@@chrispedersen2526 happy to help any questions just ask sometimes we buy these cables and they’re out of China and they just too tight to decide where the spring is. I tried to remove that grommets so I’ll have adjustment in the handle when they’re not right you’ll have no adjustment and I just don’t feel right, any questions questions just ask. Thank you for all your support Chris.
Thank you, that was very helpful. I've been thinking I was going to have to replace my cable, until I saw this video.
Happy to Help..Let me know how this works out...Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you so much for instructions. Quick question: Do you recommend draining the primary oil before doing this? I am reading in few places where they said we have to do it. Please advise. Cheers!
As long as your motorcycle is straight up and down it will not leak fluid from the primary inspection cover. I would change the fluid it is only a quart. I hope this helps thank you for your sub Kevin. let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco I can not get that fitting tight into the primary case. I made sure my threads were clean and greased up and it will not get snug. Almost feels stripped. Can you help me out on what might have went wrong
If you could send cell number. I will call you
If it is striped you need to use a Heli coil to replace bad treads. This will return it back to original treaded size. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Sub Sam. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Just used this to install my new cables for taller bars. Thanks for the help!
Happy to Help, Thank you for watching and your Sub Pedro. Ride safe have a great day.
hiya rocco, dont know if you recall i had a question about adjusting my clutch, your videos are extremely helpful. but i have to report i was still having an issue of every three days having to take out the play in the clutch lever cust the clutch was dragging and i couldnt shift to N at a standstill, I chacked the adjustment one more time to makes sure I was spot on took the play out of the cable and set it to 1/8 inch and rode it... however going down the road no three blocks from my house stopped at stop sign went to shift from first to second gear and the cable appears to have broken as it went all the way to the grip and i could not shift.... so im in the process of removing the cable to determine what length it is to replace, as my bike has 14" apes on it ... ill let ya know more when I see whats going on in there. thanx again Rocco for the information =)
Thank you for the update. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco hiya Rocco, update brother, it was the clutch.. the adjustment screw housing looks to have been worn away to the point of breaking and the adjustment screw was just sitting there. So.. off to HD for new clutch 😆👍
@@madcapmagician6018 Sounds like just your Your outer ramp is bad $12 part. Take a look at # 8 hope this helps
partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=477&b=17&c=0&d=2003%20XL%20SPORTSTER%AE%201200%20CUSTOM%20(CG)%20CLUTCH%20ASSEMBLY. Let's keep the dealer honest.You can fix that yourself, If I understand you right. Let us know how this works out.
dig your stuff Rocc! you're skills and knowledge are always on point bro! props from Texas
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. And all your support Sean. Ride safe and have a great day. Thank you Texas.
Thanks for this video, man. I had to replace the cable on my 03 Buell XB9S, but had never even sort of done it before; was nervous about screwing something up but your video got me through.
Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for watching and your sub Janine. Ride safe and have a great day.
Rocco, I have an older clear steel braided line that has deteriorated and it is itself leaking in various places. Can flex it an watch little oil bubbles appear. Cheap line for sure. It on a 96 chopper, so gotta have that braided look.
Happy to help, Measure it then go on eBay and look up steel braided line. Hope this helps thank you for your sub and watching Yosio. Let us know how it works ou. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Sure it will go well just as soon as I decide to get off a $50 bill. I’m an eBay consumer for sure and I am an O ring specialist due to your help.
@@yoso585 I agree.......Love Tread Sealer.....Thanks for watching..
This sight really came in handy. Made putting the clutch cable on mine so easy
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support William. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks, Uncle Rocco!! Your videos have help me a bunch! 🤘🏼
My pleasure, my dear friend. Thank you for watching and all your support Josh. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.
Best diy video I’ve seen great job!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask thank you for watching and you sub. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe have a great day and stay healthy.
You saved my life tonight, Rocco!
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub JStephen. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great Video! With this video and my manual, heading to the Groj to repair the leak on my 1989 Sportster! Thanks Rocco!
Let me know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
1989 Whole outer primary has to come off! So I adjusted the clutch and went for a ride. Might squirt some permatex or RTV black on the cable in the meantine....
why do you have to remove primary cover to remove clutch cable? look at video 3.45 Hope this helps.
1989 1989 1989 Sportster. Totally Different setup. Clutch cover is a solid part of the primary. Inspection cover hole is only big enough for clutch screw adjustment. Unfortunately, whole primary cover has to come off. Inner Ramp is secured on the inside of the primary cover/clutch cover with a lock plate and screw. There is also a nut, seal and copper washer on the cable, three more things to go bad! 1989 1989 1989 woohoo fun!! Fortunately, the rest of my life is not this difficult :)
Yes you are right. Ride Safe and have a great day..
Great video i used it, just changed my clutch cable and primary case on my 2015 iron thanks alot!!!
Happy to help...Ride Safe..
Thanks Rocco, you saved my trip to the costly dealer! And great practice for future repairs!
By the way you sound just like Mike Ehrmantraut from Breaking Bad, I love it lol. Actor Jonathan Banks.
Happy to help. That was a great movie, Breaking Bad, watched it twice. Thank you for all your support Jordan. Ride safe and have a great day.
What's the correct size clutch cable for a 2001 xl883 sportster do you have a part number for one? I appreciate any help. I ordered one and it was wrong size the threaded bolt end was smaller in length and a tad rounder. I gave the correct info for my bike. Thanks
What sportster style is yours Custom or Low and are there stock handle bars. The length is important. Thank you for your Sub Melissa, Ride Safe and have a great day. Hope this helps, partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=387&b=18&c=0&d=2001%20XLH%20SPORTSTER%AE%20883%20(CA)%20CLUTCH%20LEVER%20ASSEMBLY
Great job on the video. Now I'm ready to go check out that leak. I haven't determined if it's from the fitting or the hose yet, but I don't like the idea of oil seeping out of my primary.
Happy to help. Most likely it will be the cable I've seen it a many times. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Frank. Ride safe and have a great day.
You weren't kidding about being careful using a wrench when tightening primary end of cable. Was just trying to snug it up and the threads on cable snapped off in primary threads. Smh. Brand new cable shot to hell. I'll use more finesse next time.
Love your videos, Rocco.
Happy to help. Yes, you have to be up most careful when threading the clutch cable into your primary I like to hold the cable straight out and start your process like that. Thank you for watching and all your support sgtbox. Ride safe and have a great day.
Also you got to stay away from those China cables they're made of Chineseium😂
What o rings do I need? Are there any other i rings that could cause a leak?
Review video and you will see the o ring and the sealant I used. There is only one o ring that seals your cable. Hope this helps. Let us know. Thank you AJ for your Sub.
Just bought a 1990 sportster. Needs a new cable because it’s stretched out further than you can adjust. My transmission and clutch assembly is a little different than this, but I’m feeling confident about the install now
You will have no problem...Let me know how this works out.
Two Wheel Rocco will do, keep up the good work
Hey Rocco, Ty for the video. I removed mine to change my clutch. When putting it back on it now isn’t threading at all and can actually slide in and out as if it’s smaller. It doesn’t appear to be stripped, not sure what I’m missing 🤔
Happy to help. I would look at it closely if that don't thread in and you're using the same cable that you had and I hope that's what you're talking about your cable threads onto your primary cover. Take a close look reinstall. Let us know how that works out. Should be basically straightforward. When you say slides in and out, it's concerning. Thank you for all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.
Very helpful and to the point-Evo sportster just the best.
Happy to Help.Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you!!! This is exactly what I needed to replace my clutch cable. It broke on a ride. LOL
Happy to help, Any Question just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Question...when you were screwing the clutch screw counter clockwise you went back and forth a little bit before you put the spring loaded piece in. Do you just bottom the screw out and then back off a bit?
Happy to help, Yes I'll screw it in back it off a quarter to a half turn and then line up that lock nut. that's all you need. You just need a little free play so the plates can expand and not cause premature wear. Thank you for watching and your support ninja. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thank you man this video saved me a huge head ache 👍👍👍👍
Best Harley tutorial channel
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Joe. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks for all the details thoroughly explained my friend . Ride Safe and stay well !
Thats I will Dan...Thank you.
Walking with Rocco
Time for a clutch cable leak fix thank you sir ❤
Happy to help any questions. Just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support wood sand water. Ride safe and have a great day.
Don't forget to put it on the cardboard people ;-) love it! Very easy to follow tutorial.
Yes....Have a Great Day..
I have a question. I have oil coming out of my clutch adjuster. And the clutch handle... Should I just replace?
Hello, What Year, model and miles? Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco 1994 883. Unknown miles. No speedo
Sounds like to much oil in your primary. Remove primary oil. It should only take 1 Quart. of 20/50 Mc oil. Look at this video.th-cam.com/video/DaVSpUYiW2k/w-d-xo.html. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco it's definitely to much oil... Thanks!!!
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.
need to drain trans oil for that?
need to look at mine, trans oil coming from the clutch cable up at the handle..
If your bike is straight up. It should not leak any oil from derby cover. On the kick stand it will leak. 1 Qt.is what you should have in your primary. Hope this helps, Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks alot. Re the adjustment at the lever, my manual says the 1/8" is at the ferrule. and lever bracket. Do you think it matters which ?
Happy to Help, that will not matter.. I usually heavy eighth. Thank you for your Support Ted. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Awesome video. Answered 2 of my questions in one video.
Does my Harley have to be in a particular gear/ neutral when I replace the clutch cable or does it not matter? Thanks in advance!
That does not matter I always have my bike in neutral but the gear selection and the clutch cable is not a problem. I hope this helps, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub. Ride safe and have a great day
@@TwoWheelRocco Excellent! Thanks for the reply! Your videos are awesome and straight forward! Stay safe!
Let us know how this works out. Have a great day.
Question Rocco, when turning the screw counter clockwise will it be tight or just a guessaroo? Replacing clutch cable on 2007 HDSPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM
Happy to help, turn it counterclockwise until it snugs up. Then turn a half turn out. Thank you for all your support Jose. Ride safe and have a great day.
Can you tell me where I can get a 4 bolt live to ride derby cover I see u have one on the bike in the video I can't find one anywhere
Does anyone know where to buy a 4 bolt live to ride derby cover for a 2001 883 sporster
Try Ebay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=sportster+live+to+ride+derby+cover&_sacat=0. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mike. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you for doing this video got my clutch done just how you showed in the video do you have one changing the oil in a sportster
Happy to help. Any questions just to ask I will send the video with the Oil Change. Thank you for watching and all your support. John ride safe and have a great day. th-cam.com/video/2mCM_tXxc1c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=STlW-pNeTfkEiPkk
Couldn't have done it without you!
Happy to read all went well. Thank you for watching and your sub Pats. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you. Just installed my new cable this was a huge help.
Happy to Help...Have a Great Day...
My cable is leaking from my clutch handle and from where you lift the accordion style plastic piece, the first bolt you loosened to be specific, it leaked out every drop so I'm buying a new one I just dont wanna but the wrong one online cause Harley is charging 60% upcharge
I would take a look at the level of fluid in your primary sounds like you have too much. if it's leaking out of the adjuster and by the handle. Drain the oil and then replace with 1 Qt. and see what it does. It just doesn't sound right, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mike, Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.
Thank you very much, I crashed recently and its leaking from 2 points I'm going to replace it but i hope that's the issue
The only way for oil to be that high in your cable. to much oil in primary case or your bike was laying on its side. Think about it how could oil get to your clutch handle. Let us know how this works out.
Just finished. Put a cable from drag specialties on. Thanks for your help dog.
Happy to Help, Thank you for your Sub. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great video! Did you drained the oil from the primary?? Or I don't have to do that? I changed the oil 2 months ago
No I did not have too, As long your Sportster is standing straight up. You can place a 2 by 4 under kickstand. So no oil leaks out derby cover. Hope this Helps. Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a good day.
@@TwoWheelRocco one more question is necessary a torque wrench to bolt back the cover?
Snug them up, And all is well. Ride Safe. And have a great day.
perfect!
Great video , thanks for posting ! I changed my clutch cable a couple months back and I'm having huge leak problems. My clutch cable won't tighten up in my primary case, I hope it's not stripped. Tomorrow I'm going to put it on the lift and check my threads where you put that thread lock on to see if it helps!
Those cables can be a real problem with oil leaking...Take your time...Let me know how it works out.
Hey Rocco, are you suggesting there's a fair chance I will have a problem with leaking after changing my clutch cable? Thx always
I take back my question as you clearly pointed out the steps that need to be done with skills that requires patience and attention to every detail. Always grateful to you.
Rocco I noticed the center screw you kept turning it in against the push rod and backing out.
Is there a distance or a number of turns you back out before putting in the lock. Thanks
Happy to help. I was just getting a feel for it and then I backed it out. 1/4 turn out. That is what I prefer. Thank you for watching and all your support Tim . Ride safe and have a great day.
Where can i get these o rings ? I bought the Barnett kit, which includes the primary chain gasket. It also includes a couple of o rings, but not this one... can you help me please? Thanks a lot.
You can get this o ring at any auto parts store. Match the o ring and install. Hope this helps. Let us know how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hopefully you read this in time before I redo my cable again this week. When I was screwing lower part of cable in, the threads snapped on me. I see that you had way more pressure on your wrench then I had used on mine. Could it be that since I had an aftermarket cable(from a well known company) that it is just weaker than the stock ones?
You got it...That has happen to me once. Will use HD Parts. It make a difference. Cheap parts, China.
ASMR: Dice Clay teaching me how to repair my motorcycle
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching it all your support Amy. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco I have a 2002 sportster 1200 xlh with straight bars just like yours in the video. Im having issues finding the right clutch cable to replace my current one which is too long and sticks out over the headlight. I ordered one recently off a website and it was to short even though It said it would fit my bike. Do you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated
If you have the short one on the bike and add how many inches you need then total it and order that cable. If you have the long one on your bike minus what you think and then order that size cable. Give your self a little room to work with. That how I do it. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and your sub Randy. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco, are you saying that the metal flange piece unscrews from the rubber outer cable? I need to seal that back up and save a cable.
Happy to help. Yes that's what worked in my case, It's worth to try but you do have to take it apart. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub rideSeltzer. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great video! I'm a dumb dumb and dropped that very important clutch piece you mention at 9:10 any tips on how to recover it. I'm fishing for it with my finger and cannot come up with it. help!
I would try with a telescopic magnet...If no luck you will have to remove primary cover...No big deal...Just do it..use Permatex gasket maker ultra black..Let me know how it works out.
Two Wheel Rocco thanks for the quick response. I’m workin on my bike right now and i had no luck with the magnetic rod. If I drain the fluid, will it drop right into my pan or do I really need to take off my entire primary case?
I sure hope so.....Let it drain See what happens...Let me know how this works out.
Two Wheel Rocco fully drained and no sign of the piece still which is unfortunate because my two bolts on the primary that cover the chain are both stripped
This will work on those bolts..th-cam.com/video/5Q-apn_nupc/w-d-xo.html....Let me know about any other problems...
Hey man, i just saw your video and i think it will be helpfull. I discovered that my bike was leaking transmission oil, couple days after changing the handlebars. It was strange to me since gasket set was replaced few weeks ago. Do you think that this leak is due to the handlebar replacement? The leak comes from the bottom seal of the primary case, under the shifter. It only leaks when running, I hope this isn’t a major issue. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks for the video!!!
I'm happy to help. Go look at this video maybe this will help you.th-cam.com/video/uOOApLXdKIE/w-d-xo.html. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Tomas. And the handlebars have nothing to do with that oil leak. Ride safe have a great day.
Great video. My cable is leaking where the black meets the metal. Is there a thread underneath that is crimped to the black cable? So I can unscrew the entire end piece to seal? I think you were saying this can be done in the video. Thanks
Remove cable, black cable treaded into metal end. undo and clean and seal with black ultra silicone. Hope this helps. Let me know how it works out. Good luck and have a great Holiday.
@@TwoWheelRocco thanks for the reply. Will give it a go tomorrow and let you know how I get on. Happy Christmas from Ireland.
@@TwoWheelRocco I wasnt able to get the black cable twisted out of the metal end without damaging it, so i put it back together and just used electrical tape - no more leaks... happy for now. might try a proper repair at another stage. thanks again for the videos
Hey rocco, do you know what clutch cable length would be needed for a 12inch classic style ape hangers with a 1.5 inch riser? Thanks
Happy to help. Call JP cycles they'd be able to steal you in the right direction and you could purchase the cable. Thank you for watching all your yourself Jack. Ride safe and have a great day.
What if you are getting a leak at the throttle adjustment nuts. I have a pretty good leak coming from there.
Your throttle has been over oiled. Take apart and clean dry with shop rag. Let us know how this works out. This video show how to disassemble th-cam.com/video/RzTyoN6Wyro/w-d-xo.html. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Ross. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great video! But the oring is not a Harley Davidson part. You can use any standard size oring that will fit. You could even use a “metric” oring, as long as it fits. You can get a whole box of them from Harbor Freight for $5 or less.
I agree. Thank you for your comment and your support. Ride Safe and have a great day Neal.
Two Wheel Rocco you as well! People like you make wrenching and maintenance must easier and much more affordable than years ago. We all appreciate the time you took to help us knuckle heads out!
@@nealarcher1970 Thank you for your kind words. Any questions just ask.
What was that quarter turn back thing u did when screwing the cable back on. Do you not want that screw to be completely tightened?
Happy to help,That's the FreePlay needed when your clutch warms up, clutch plates and friction discs do expand when hot it will self-destruct, very important. And 1/8 play at the clutch handle. Thank you for watching and your Sub Chevy.. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Have a little tiny c clip that came out with the piece that has the ball bearings in it. It is not the one on the back. Not sure if it is life or death, but would like to know to be safe. It's about as big around as a pinky.
That c clip goes on the round disk that your cable attaches to. Place clip on other side of that disk. Hope that helped. Let me know how it works out.. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=622&b=19&c=0&d=2006%20XL%20SPORTSTER%AE%201200R%20ROADSTER%20(CL)%20CLUTCH%20LEVER%20ASSEMBLY. Look at part 4
I will be applying this fix to my 2005 Buell Lightning XB12Scg, since they have similar engines, and hopefully, the concept is the same. However, I won't know for sure, until I get in there. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again. By the way, you sound like you're from the Bronx. I'm originally from Throg's Neck.
NY for sure..Brooklyn, Florida the last 20 years. Let me know how it works out..Ride Safe and have a great day.
Two Wheel Rocco, Florida; so you get to ride year round. :) I over cranked the ferrule on reinstall, and snapped off the threaded part. :( Waiting on the new cable. Before that, I was doing everything you showed us, by the numbers. I bought the black silicone, thread sealant, etc. Oh well, live and learn. At least I know to thread the cable into the primary case, before hooking it up at the lever. ;) Thank you, again.
It happens seems like the thing to do..It leaks so tighten a turn. I believe the thread sealer is the way..Ride Safe and have a great day.
To keep those balls on the ramp, can you put something sticky like petroleum jelly to hold them or is the trans oil enough to keep it all from falling into the case?
Happy to Help, it's the clip not the balls that can fall in. But be careful. Thank you for watching and your sub MyName.. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Question: my slow leak is towards the front of the fitting. You mentioned after removing cable, it too could be unthreaded and sealed. Also, the three ball bearings; do they fall into the primary if you're not careful?
Happy to Help, be careful I've never seen them drop in.but they are there I know on the big v twins those balls can drop in.. Sportster I don't think so. Let us know. yes the cables do go bad and they will leak. Thank you for your Support Claude. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you, sir.
@@claudenoto5137 My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great time
@@TwoWheelRocco will do!
Your videos are so good.
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Johnny. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you for your help!!! Couldn't get that cable disconnected from the clutch
Loo k at video closer....Need to remove hdwe. connected to end of cable..Hope this helps..let me know how this work out.
Mr. Rocco, the screw that you tightened with going counter clock you seeded but didn't tighten, Do we not want to tighter that all the way down?
Correct, Thats your free play in clutch plates...Hope that helped.
Two Wheel Rocco yes sir thank you!
I realize this is an old video but I'm hoping you still follow the comments on it Rocco. To clarify his question: It looked like you turned it counter clockwise until it tightened then you backed it off a quarter turn or so. Did I see that correctly?
Mr. Rocco, The clutch cable from my 2012 Iron 883 just broke from the clutch lever side. Do you recommend any other brand than original Harley Davidson? Here in Australia they ask $99 for it! Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_osacat=0&_odkw=harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_from=R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable.TRS1&_nkw=2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_sacat=0 Hope this helps....Let me know.
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_osacat=0&_odkw=harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_from=R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable.TRS1&_nkw=2011+harley+davidson+sportster+clutch+cable&_sacat=0 Hope this helps...Let me know.
saved... need this in a month thanks man
Happy to help, Any question just ask. Thank you for your Sub Pete, Ride Safe and have a great day.
Wow best video on how to work your bike and for a sportster thanks
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Xavier. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco, thank you for another great video. i have a 06 1200xlr, the gear goes in first to fifth but it wont run just rev. I’m guessing it a clutch problem? Thank you and keep those tutorial videos coming
Happy to help. Absolutely a clutch issue how many miles are on your bike? And try to adjust the pin at the hub. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub James. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco thank you for the reply sir, i will let you know
@@embobski0323 my pleasure.
Another kick ass video, keep them coming!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Don. Ride safe and have a great day.
If you use Permatex or Loctite 515 flange sealant on the cable threads on the cable and cover (after washing off any oil with carb cleaner) they'll rarely leak. If you want O-rings you can measure the one you have then buy a bag off Ebay etc for small change. (Choose Viton, Buna or similar rings.) The cable O- ring for my 1992 is 1/2" OD, 5/16" ID and 3/16" thick. (I'm doing a clutch cable today so while I'm dodging the heat I figured I'd add to a video or two. I've done many cables on many brands. That ring size should fit all Evo Sporties.
The accordion boot they give you with new cables the "protect" the inline cable adjuster is a moisture trap and the reason I had to replace the cable I"m doing today. Previous owner didn't lube his adjuster threads so the boot trapped humidity and the adjuster rusted into junk. I give my adjuster threads a good coat of clear silicone "tuneup" grease (Permatext, any auto store, get the big tube) instead which helps exclude moisture.
Thank you for your time..Ride Safe and have a great day.
what happens if you engage the clutch 6 times?
That is just to make sure you have all the play at that system. Then set free play, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub LH. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I was being patient but I still ended up stripping the last three or four threads at the very end of tightening the clutch cable, would thread sealer like this work to possibly fix it or should I just bite the bullet and buy a new primary cover?
So sorry to hear that you ran into this problem. You got a treat this stuff with kid gloves they don't feel right it's not right I would try to use some Loctite blue thread, locker and see if that helps you might have to remove that cover and put a Heli-coil in there.
I was really close to doing that but I started doing some more research and discovered heli coils and I actually just got ahold of a kit and drill bit and I’m currently trying to find a shop or friend that might be able to help me
Thank you for your advice sir, it’s greatly appreciated! I’m glad there’s videos like yours out here for guys or gals like me
@@ethanwier2973 Watch some TH-cam videos on Heli-coil install it is very simple. Let us know how it works out.
@@ethanwier2973 My pleasure, I love to help. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how everything works out.
Removed the plate to get to clutch line but can't break it to turn right to release..any suggestions
Spray some penetrating oil. Like rust blaster to brake up any corrosion. Hope this helps. Let us know how it works out.
Rocco I'm installing a new braided cable on I'm holding it u to bike is it ok for it to seem a bit longer thku
longer will not hurt... But how much longer?
I started loosening the cover and there was fluid leaking. I didn’t see yours leak when you took off the cover.. Normal?
Happy to help. It looks like there's too much oil in the primary remember one quart. or the bike is on the kickstand and not straight up and down. Let us know how it works out. You are talking about the derby cover? Thank you for watching and your sub Carlos.. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great videos! I'm following you from Italy
Thank you....Happy to Help....Ride Safe..
Did you have to drain the oil before changing the clutch cable? You mentioned "oil leaks."
No you do not...Let me know how it works out.
And make sure the bike is straight up and down..place a piece of wood under kick stand, So oil does not leak from primary cover when you remove,.Hope this helps.
Thanks for responding. My son is going to attempt it but is worried he'll end up with all three bearing in the crank case.
That will only happen if the c clip is missing..Just be aware and you will have no problems .Be careful with cable clip. Let me know how it works out.
Hey Rocco! is this the same on the 08 Nightster?
Yes it is, Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your support.
Brilliant simple instructions. Thanks heaps! Was fun and easy 👍🏻
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your sub Matt. Ride safe and have a great day.