Stiff Clutch

[HDSG]

I own a 2006 SG. I was helping a new Harley Rider this weekend and rode his 1998 EG. He complained and I noticed how much more effort is needed to pull the clutch in on his bike compared to mine. I inspected the cable assy. and lubed it, but did little to reduce the effort it takes to pull the clutch in. I remember a "reduced effort " cam assy. that was supposed to help with this issue. Does anyone know of this or can anyone suggest a solution to the hard pull?
Thanks for the help in advance.

[webco2]

Originally Posted by HDSG

I own a 2006 SG. I was helping a new Harley Rider this weekend and rode his 1998 EG. He complained and I noticed how much more effort is needed to pull the clutch in on his bike compared to mine. I inspected the cable assy. and lubed it, but did little to reduce the effort it takes to pull the clutch in. I remember a "reduced effort " cam assy. that was supposed to help with this issue. Does anyone know of this or can anyone suggest a solution to the hard pull?
Thanks for the help in advance.

The "reduced effort" kit is just a cam extension piece and it will work wonders for you.

[jammer45u]

Your talking about an EZ Pull. They use more leverage on the ramp to get the easier lever pull. Downside, you get less adjustment available to use at the end of your clutch life. I realize for most that's a pretty small issue, but I use my clutches up on slow speed skills practice. I want every bit I can wring out of it.

That clutch in the EVO is totally different than the one in your TC. It pulls harder from the start.

If that cable is original equipment it may have other issues than lubrication. A new cable would probably help even if you can't see any visible damage and it's lubricated.

Clutch pull will be harder toward the end of the clutch life because of decreased ramp leverage.

Individually those all result in minor differences, but added together could cause noticeable effect.

[HDSG]

Originally Posted by jammer45u

Your talking about an EZ Pull. They use more leverage on the ramp to get the easier lever pull. Downside, you get less adjustment available to use at the end of your clutch life. I realize for most that's a pretty small issue, but I use my clutches up on slow speed skills practice. I want every bit I can wring out of it.

That clutch in the EVO is totally different than the one in your TC. It pulls harder from the start.

If that cable is original equipment it may have other issues than lubrication. A new cable would probably help even if you can't see any visible damage and it's lubricated.

Clutch pull will be harder toward the end of the clutch life because of decreased ramp leverage.

Individually those all result in minor differences, but added together could cause noticeable effect.

Thank you both for your input. I will look into the EZ Pull. I will also take a closer at the cable. Thank You.

[1L243]

I was just wondering on a bike that old if it has a stock clutch?

[Krayven Sumhead]

Kinda weird,

The pull on my '03 Ultra is pretty easy, whereas the pull on my pal's '04 ultra is stiffer than Johnny Holmes (RIP)

He had an EZ pull installed and it made it lots easier. Lots and lots.

[Dale88]

Harley Davidson in 2006 put Reduced Effort Clutch Kit in all there bikes.
You can buy the kit from harley for $50 part #36808-05

[HDSG]

Originally Posted by Dale88

Harley Davidson in 2006 put Reduced Effort Clutch Kit in all there bikes.
You can buy the kit from harley for $50 part #36808-05

Thank you for the info. Is it something I can install or is it a dealer or indy thing?

[dzlfitr]

Careful.....that part number is for '99-'05 twin cams.


Don't think it will work on a '98.

As far as install, I put this kit in the wifes '00 Fatboy. Just changed the ramps, not the spring.
It pulls easier than my '07 ultra.

Install is pretty straight forward, take your time, and you should not have issues.
It's just nuts and bolts.

[Road King Cole]

Originally Posted by Krayven Sumhead

Kinda weird,

The pull on my '03 Ultra is pretty easy, whereas the pull on my pal's '04 ultra is stiffer than Johnny Holmes (RIP)

He had an EZ pull installed and it made it lots easier. Lots and lots.

hmm, I always thought he was so large he never really got "stiff"...

Anyway, make sure the cable is has no tight turns which would increase drag.

Always wanted to know how those EZ pull kits worked. I didn't think it would be possible to do this without using a softer spring (not good) or losing the amount of movement. OK, so it loses some movement, probably needs to be adjusted very closely and more often...

Thanks,

rkc