Come on Harley. Another cheap plastic part to worry about, but thank you John for the tip. I just installed a Barnett Scorpion clutch with heavy springs so I’m gonna have to do this clutch cable mod. Also the tip about having 1/8” free play in the cable at the caliper is important. If you find you can’t start you engine while in gear then clutch cable may be too tight.
Replaced my cable adjuster, with the fat bagger adjuster with approximately 2000 miles, on my 21 SG. Wasn't the plastic that broke on mine, but the pot metal threads. While adjusting the cable routing after handle bar install. Highly recommend the fat bagger adjuster 17,000 and holding up well. Gives back the old school way of adjusting clutch.
I noticed this on my CVO and RK. It does seem very weak and easy to break. You'd think when you spend over 40k for the new CVO, they would upgrade this simple part. I'll be replacing it on both bikes this winter. It was also almost 60 out here in Ohio!
I installed the Rekluse slave piston in my bike and it has the same 40% let off weight as the other one. I’ve done a few to other bikes here in AZ and learned not to remove the exhaust. Little trick save so much time and needless work. Check it out.
Thanks for doing the video. Information that needs to be out. I almost shut it off because I was waiting for the point for so long that I got discouraged.
Great video!! I’ve actually been riding with a buddy when his broke. Another part that will get you stranded is that stock shift linkage you have on Mad Max. A cheap failsafe is to upgrade to the heim joint style. Multiple companies including Santoro Fabworks, Thrashin, Green Brothers, even Harley makes them. Ride safe! Keep them awesome videos rollin!
The plastic clutch cable on my 22 Road Glide St broke as I was getting off the NY State Thruway. I was able to downshift without the clutch by revving the engine to match wheel speed to RPM. I was only a mile or so from home and limped back without stopping at any red lights along the way. The bike only had 800 miles on it so the dealer came and picked it up and replaced with the same plastic clutch cable adjustor. Needless to say, I bought and installed the Fatbaggers metal replacement part and no longer worry about the adjustor breaking
I've got the fat baggers clutch extender. I added that when i put on my FXR division bars. I recently installed Flo shorty and now I can only start my bike in neutral. I have no cruise control and doesn't show me what gear im in. sorry different subject same subject. Cheers.
I have hydraulic to on my 19 I guess they went back because there oil migration problem was taking out tranny's. It took mine out and I don't have a tube channel so I had to buy it myself.But now I know how to swap a tranny.
Replaced my handle control switches n wires.twice in two momths 2017 roadglide. Bike wont start.went over all the harness for pinched wires tank off and everything
I also have the Rekluse clutch in my 22 SG, the clutch lever is for sure harder to pull now. I need the centrifugal clutch for my situation, seems running then at low RPM causes excess friction.
Appreciate the heads up on this. I have a 22 so I'll have to keep this in mind. Is that the 11" Sport Flare you're running from KW? It looks so natural on your RG.
This is the piece that broke on my softail custom that stranded me on the Blue Ridge Parkway....in the rain. I could ride at idle about 15 miles/hr downhill to where I could get cell phone reception. What a nightmare. I had a fancy chrome cover over it and wasn't able to figure out what was going on at the side of the road, in the rain.
Consider how many Harley’s have sold with that cable adjustment device. If it were such a radical problem, including a safety issue, Harley would know, and so would NHTSA. At the very least there would be one new TH-cam video a day from different influencers telling us the danger. Someone needs to do research and find out what happens more…flat tires or clutch adjust mechanism breaking. Or maybe any other part failing compared to clutch adjustment mechanism failing. This remind me of a video like yours only the product was a metal intake manifold to replace the “plastic” on on the M8. Maker claimed OEM intake manifold could warp an or start to melt. But, there was, and is No proof of this happening. So, replace what makes ya’ll feel good.
I’m slightly new to motorcycles been riding for 6yrs. Just got my first 09 fxd. I want to install a fairing just like yours. What style is that fairing called
Can you tell me what kind of brake pedal and foot rest you have? I have a 2010 Electra Glide, I am 5'7" short legs. I want to bring my brake pedal back .to reduce my leg reach.
Thanks for the video. This is extremely good to know for those that have the cable system on the new baggers. I know the older clutch cable systems did not have the plastic in them.
Had a front tire flat no problem broke out pump plug kit set to go i thought rubber on valve stem tore and it wouldnt pump up going to try super glue next time
When U going to Add on another Garage. Where that shed is. U could put a double garage. Knock out a Nice door. From the garage ya have. Into a nice new double size garage.
Great video John!! The muller ez pull works great! I have installed it on all my bikes and a lot of others. It changes the ramp slope to make it easier as well as a different pitch to the lever. I would say 30% easier, pair that with a roller bearing lever 1finger or elite and you can flick the clutch like a dirtbike.
That Mueller clutch mechanism works also , side by side comparison youll see the lever that the clutch hooks into is longer for nore torque like a longer wrench would work in theory but there's a company that makes a clutch lever called easy pull levers . Nice levers with bearings inside, check em out & thx for the truth on the M8 clutch system after the engine/clutch mods are installed , I heard different that the clutch on M8 doesn't get that much harder to pull then factory .
Nice video,keep up the good work and especially like you videos because your a rider too!! My ? is does this apply to 2022 and newer HD TRIGLIDE ULTRA TRIKES with a factory clutch,also were do you purchase this piece of heavy duty cable from!!!😁😁🤔😎👍
Plastic components are the bane of mechanics and reliability, no matter what vehicle type, things have gone considerably downhill this century due to this material.
Mueller easy pull I would 10/10 recommend. Makes it super easy got one for the wife to make it easier for her but smooth like butter can pull it with a pinky
Took a bit for you to get there but..... good info buddy. I was in my cable the other day and did notice how cheap it felt. I'll replace mine. Not sure how my bike would like being bang shifted to get home, If you even can.
Great advice and well-done video. Just curious, I noticed that you have the stock shift linkage still on the bike. It's been my experience that that component fails more frequently than this part. Interested in your opinion. Again great videos brother I love watching your channel!
I just said the same thing 😂 it’s such a buzzkill when you reach for your shifter and it’s just hanging there. Then you just hope you have zip ties lol.
Upgraded the compensator and basket in my lowrider S and went to adjust my clutch cable and came across that red and yellow piece of junk. First M8 I’ve owned and was not aware Harley went to such a shitty setup. Luckily I immediately found the fat baggers fix for this. This guy is correct though, that thing will leave you stranded if it breaks.
Could you imagine being in a conversation with this guy and being in a hurry. Forget about it!!!
It took you 6 minutes to get to the point of this video.
he likes to talk lol
I can’t get those minutes back
Yeah cause you would follow his channel if he just put on some 30 second videos.
@@aaronfowler5477 I'm not following his channel. It came up as a sugestion in my browser.
Maybe you could be his sponser at the local
"On & On Anon"
Glad I have a hydraulic clutch because I can’t watch a video that takes forever getting to the point… Sorry…
What’s more reliable and lasts longer…a cable clutch or hydraulic ? I had a hydraulic clutch in my ‘19 RGS and loved it, never had any issues.
I’ll stick with the hydraulic clutch smother softer quicker engagement. An I don’t have to worry about a cable breaking. Just my opinion.
Good looking out John! I don't know why Harley Davidson put cheap components on an expensive bike!😠
Just another reason to not buy another Harley,charge more for less
Just to save a few cents on each bike,that's Harley selling a 30 thousand dollar bike with alot of parts you have to upgrade right from the start
Come on Harley. Another cheap plastic part to worry about, but thank you John for the tip. I just installed a Barnett Scorpion clutch with heavy springs so I’m gonna have to do this clutch cable mod. Also the tip about having 1/8” free play in the cable at the caliper is important. If you find you can’t start you engine while in gear then clutch cable may be too tight.
That's nothing, If you want to find cheap parts on a modern vehicle look at Ford or Chevrolet these days !
Replaced my cable adjuster, with the fat bagger adjuster with approximately 2000 miles, on my 21 SG. Wasn't the plastic that broke on mine, but the pot metal threads. While adjusting the cable routing after handle bar install. Highly recommend the fat bagger adjuster 17,000 and holding up well. Gives back the old school way of adjusting clutch.
Thanks for the input
Great info John. Change your stock shift linkage, that’ll leave you stranded as well!
21 is when they went back to cable.
Thanks for the correction
The easy pull on the evolution with heavy springs is a game changer. Get it done soon and you’ll notice a huge difference
I noticed this on my CVO and RK. It does seem very weak and easy to break. You'd think when you spend over 40k for the new CVO, they would upgrade this simple part. I'll be replacing it on both bikes this winter. It was also almost 60 out here in Ohio!
I decline to comment on issues in this video.
Other than to say. All vehicles can break and leave you stranded.
I had this happen on my 2022 Road Glide before 5,000 miles. I totally agree with your video.
I installed the Rekluse slave piston in my bike and it has the same 40% let off weight as the other one. I’ve done a few to other bikes here in AZ and learned not to remove the exhaust. Little trick save so much time and needless work. Check it out.
Thanks for doing the video. Information that needs to be out. I almost shut it off because I was waiting for the point for so long that I got discouraged.
Great video!! I’ve actually been riding with a buddy when his broke. Another part that will get you stranded is that stock shift linkage you have on Mad Max. A cheap failsafe is to upgrade to the heim joint style. Multiple companies including Santoro Fabworks, Thrashin, Green Brothers, even Harley makes them. Ride safe! Keep them awesome videos rollin!
Not only increased reliability, but better feeling shifts with the new linkage.
The plastic clutch cable on my 22 Road Glide St broke as I was getting off the NY State Thruway. I was able to downshift without the clutch by revving the engine to match wheel speed to RPM. I was only a mile or so from home and limped back without stopping at any red lights along the way. The bike only had 800 miles on it so the dealer came and picked it up and replaced with the same plastic clutch cable adjustor. Needless to say, I bought and installed the Fatbaggers metal replacement part and no longer worry about the adjustor breaking
I ordered the Fat Bagger clutch cable adjuster part for my ‘23 RGS 👍🏻.
I ride across country and need every advantage.
One of the first things i changed… mine broke after 50 miles. My quess was the stock shift linkage
I've got the fat baggers clutch extender. I added that when i put on my FXR division bars. I recently installed Flo shorty and now I can only start my bike in neutral. I have no cruise control and doesn't show me what gear im in. sorry different subject same subject. Cheers.
Plastic parts on a $30,000 motorcycle .........🤣
I had hydraulic clutch on my 2016 and 2019 road glide and I prefer the hydraulic
I have hydraulic to on my 19 I guess they went back because there oil migration problem was taking out tranny's. It took mine out and I don't have a tube channel so I had to buy it myself.But now I know how to swap a tranny.
Good info John! Didnt realize what a crappy connector was in there. I ordered 1 from get lowered today. Good heads up bud. ✌️
Replaced my handle control switches n wires.twice in two momths 2017 roadglide. Bike wont start.went over all the harness for pinched wires tank off and everything
This very thing happened to me- stock cable and my Rekluse clutch burned up. Replaced with custom cable with the improved connector
I also have the Rekluse clutch in my 22 SG, the clutch lever is for sure harder to pull now. I need the centrifugal clutch for my situation, seems running then at low RPM causes excess friction.
Appreciate the heads up on this. I have a 22 so I'll have to keep this in mind. Is that the 11" Sport Flare you're running from KW? It looks so natural on your RG.
I have a 2018 FLHCS with that same plastic "Adjuster". Does the replacement piece work on my bike too? (Heritage Softail)
The fat baggers clutch cable adjustment. Also, important a billet shift linkage. Been there. Thank you
This is the piece that broke on my softail custom that stranded me on the Blue Ridge Parkway....in the rain. I could ride at idle about 15 miles/hr downhill to where I could get cell phone reception. What a nightmare. I had a fancy chrome cover over it and wasn't able to figure out what was going on at the side of the road, in the rain.
What are the lower lights you have on your crash bars. What brand and where sis you get them. Tks PA
Custom dynamics fog lamps 👍
Had mine break on my 21 Roadking Special, and the FBI ez adjuster was a life saver.
WHAT ABOUT THE GEAR SHIFT SHAFT AND LEVERS ???
the clutch adjustment mechanism on the cable
Consider how many Harley’s have sold with that cable adjustment device. If it were such a radical problem, including a safety issue, Harley would know, and so would NHTSA. At the very least there would be one new TH-cam video a day from different influencers telling us the danger. Someone needs to do research and find out what happens more…flat tires or clutch adjust mechanism breaking. Or maybe any other part failing compared to clutch adjustment mechanism failing. This remind me of a video like yours only the product was a metal intake manifold to replace the “plastic” on on the M8. Maker claimed OEM intake manifold could warp an or start to melt. But, there was, and is No proof of this happening. So, replace what makes ya’ll feel good.
I’m slightly new to motorcycles been riding for 6yrs. Just got my first 09 fxd. I want to install a fairing just like yours. What style is that fairing called
you can also just replace the whole cable with the old style.
I was told about that at the 120th anniversary meet up in Milwaukee. Forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder. I Still need to do that
How did you mount your go pro Volta to your bike?
Ulanzi
One of the very first things I got rid of was the self adjuster. Replaced it with the Fat Baggers adjuster.
Oh boy the suspense til you show us the part. Nice video
Hey John thanks for info. I just ordered that part
Can you tell me what kind of brake pedal and foot rest you have? I have a 2010 Electra Glide, I am 5'7" short legs. I want to bring my brake pedal back .to reduce my leg reach.
Thanks for the video. This is extremely good to know for those that have the cable system on the new baggers. I know the older clutch cable systems did not have the plastic in them.
2021 model year has cable clutch also.
Was going to say the same, my 21 street glide has cable clutch.
I have a 2021 road glide it has a cable clutch
Went back to clutch cables in the '21 model years.
That plastic POS failed on me 3-4 times before I finally bought a metal one. But yeah, 200$ later for the tow and the part. Thanks HD.
clutch handle free-play is 3/16" ,( 5 mm ), as a rule of thumb.
Link to the PART please, can't find it?
Had a front tire flat no problem broke out pump plug kit set to go i thought rubber on valve stem tore and it wouldnt pump up going to try super glue next time
What if i have a 2014 road king with a cable clutch and a screaming eagle clutch....should i do this?
When U going to Add on another Garage. Where that shed is. U could put a double garage. Knock out a Nice door. From the garage ya have. Into a nice new double size garage.
4:33 is when he starts talking about the topic.
I replaced mine after i installed the 4 inch extender from fat baggers when i installed my bars. Couldn't believe how cheap the harley one was.
Nice video. Does your suspension reservoir setup support tour pack use? If so, can you share what setup your using?
What brand is your seat. That looks awesome
Saddlemen
Hey man where did you get the black front rotor from? Looks awesome
My cable keeps breaking at the handle
the muller easy pull is legit. huge difference
This could have literally been a 1 minute video
Great video John!! The muller ez pull works great! I have installed it on all my bikes and a lot of others. It changes the ramp slope to make it easier as well as a different pitch to the lever. I would say 30% easier, pair that with a roller bearing lever 1finger or elite and you can flick the clutch like a dirtbike.
Just put a Muller on muine and what a difference.
Did the elite perch with lever on my bike. Was wondering if the mueller setup work make it even easier? Looks like you answered my question
What happened to the single cable going from the lever to the transmission????????
Always great information coming from you John! Grateful for you and the channel!
That Mueller clutch mechanism works also , side by side comparison youll see the lever that the clutch hooks into is longer for nore torque like a longer wrench would work in theory but there's a company that makes a clutch lever called easy pull levers . Nice levers with bearings inside, check em out & thx for the truth on the M8 clutch system after the engine/clutch mods are installed , I heard different that the clutch on M8 doesn't get that much harder to pull then factory .
EZ pull works i got it after my clutch upgrade
Great video again. 2021 went back to a cable clutch, not 2022. Probably mentioned below
Seems like a lot play up to 1/4”
But I’m running 09 FXSTC
Ajustment spec 1/8/-1/16”
Keep it at 1/16” for me
Keep shiny side up
Yeah, you’re probably right looking at it, I’m going to tighten it up a tad bit
Hate the fact that they went back to cable. Making it hard to trade my 19 for a new model.
Appreciate all the good videos John , but 4 minutes of talking before you show what the part is that strands you??? Can you get it down to 2 minutes
Nice video,keep up the good work and especially like you videos because your a rider too!! My ? is does this apply to 2022 and newer HD TRIGLIDE ULTRA TRIKES with a factory clutch,also were do you purchase this piece of heavy duty cable from!!!😁😁🤔😎👍
You break your belt. You're screwed. I have. You have to separate from the swingarm.
The older models doesn't have those cables. What's the purpose for that? Hmm...
I have a 2021 RG, it has a cable clutch.
Plastic components are the bane of mechanics and reliability, no matter what vehicle type, things have gone considerably downhill this century due to this material.
Great advice l will be looking into getting the updated part for my 22 Road King thanks 🙏
You’ve repeated yourself like 5 times
Mueller easy pull I would 10/10 recommend. Makes it super easy got one for the wife to make it easier for her but smooth like butter can pull it with a pinky
What foot controls are you using mate? Kind of like em. Look like they would suit my body length.
Took a bit for you to get there but..... good info buddy. I was in my cable the other day and did notice how cheap it felt. I'll replace mine. Not sure how my bike would like being bang shifted to get home, If you even can.
What part breaks, anything with a harley part number
Anyone know what front fender he is running?
Thanks John great vid on these much needed parts!
Great advice and well-done video. Just curious, I noticed that you have the stock shift linkage still on the bike. It's been my experience that that component fails more frequently than this part. Interested in your opinion. Again great videos brother I love watching your channel!
I just said the same thing 😂 it’s such a buzzkill when you reach for your shifter and it’s just hanging there. Then you just hope you have zip ties lol.
The clutch cable broke on me with 13 miles on my 22 sgs when I got it from dealer.
Do bully cables have them in it already?
Plastic clutch adjusted. I had that issue already.
Plastic adjuster for clutch
NICE, GREAT VIDEO. THANKS FOR KEEPING US IN THE WIND
Upgraded the compensator and basket in my lowrider S and went to adjust my clutch cable and came across that red and yellow piece of junk. First M8 I’ve owned and was not aware Harley went to such a shitty setup. Luckily I immediately found the fat baggers fix for this. This guy is correct though, that thing will leave you stranded if it breaks.
Cool looking bike! Where did you get your seat from? Do they make anything for the Pan America?
Dude what type of fairing bracket u have?
What about the stock shift linkage???
It changed to cable in 21 I got a 21 standard like yours
Did you install this on your 24?
Extremely helpful… thank you!!!
Shift linkage
Great advice!!! Thank you.
Clutch release/ adjuster
Thanks for your share a nice things.....Keep it up
Thank you Sir!
I have a 21 RG and I have the cable clutch
What happened to the Hayabusa? Where did it go?