You got to be talking about your BRAKE cable, right?

 

Naw, the clutch cable wher it goes into the trani.

 

I have a 1999 FXSTC


My clutch cable leaks a drop or two, I hear it is common for the braided type of cables, something to do with the fitting on the end.

Anyhow just wondering if others have seen this and if there is any fix.

Just as soon not have to get a new cable, so I was wondering if there where
any mechanical fix etc. or even if there were some type of gizzmo or goo that could be used ??

I had the same problem with the braided line and the dealer replaced the cable. The new cable has a black mesh cover that goes from the fitting to just past the engine.

 

My braided clutch cable does the same thing after a couple hour ride I notice 4-5 drops on ground. Anyone know of any easy fix? or just change cable? Only have 5000 miles on bike cable should not be bad already.

 

There is a small o-ring where the cable enters the tranny. Possibly this is bad or the fitting has somehow worked it's way loose ? I have a stainless braided clutch cable & do not have any sort of leak.

 

Damn and I thought that was just my bike marking it's territory. Now I'm sorry I kicked my dog for teaching it some bad tricks.

 

2009 FLHX Braided Leaking Clutch Cable

I too have replaced my clutch cable with new braided cables (brake and clutch). Did this in 10 or 11 and it is now leaking a few drops here and a few drops there. I had my shop pick it up and test/repair/replace?? Hopefully when I get it back it does not leak and hopefully they will cover the repair as I bought it new from them and they did the work. They always take good care of me though, we shall see...

 

Hate to tell you guys this :

Cables can't/don't leak. Cable are made of twisted metal strands.

Hydraulic Lines (clutch/brake)leak. (Hollow flexible tube under pressure when activated)

 

Thank you for your help/advice. Very helpful.

 

the "o" ring on the end of the cable at the tranny can leak and an over filled tranny can cause oil to work its way up the cable. I use Barnett cables and they are fine.
But you can get oil seeping at the tranny end

 

Now this is helpful. So essentially no cause for concern?

 

Can the frequent spraying of lube in the cable at the clutch lever end contribute to dripping?

 

Don't think lubing the cable will cause leaks. Either the O-ring is bad or someone over-tightened the cable into the transmission housing and the cable has a slight crack right there. (used to be a common problem)

You can also check and make sure the fluid is not running down the cable from the mid-way adjustment point. If the tranny is overfilled, sometimes pressure forces fluid up that far and it leaks slightly.

 

If you change the cable yourself, go easy on the wrenching on the tranny side. My freind broke his when puting on a easy clutch, they break very easy.

 

Turned out to be a faulty crimp on the fitting that connects the cable to the trans. HD replaced it for free. It was leaking trans fluid but now it is not and I am a much happier camper

 

Glad to hear you're all fixed up. Also glad to hear that HD felt obligated to replace it for free.

For anyone else experiencing the same problem - it's usually the o-ring or a cracked tranny side cover but it could also be a cross threaded cable end which may require a new side cover all together. Albeit late, just my two cents worth...

 

Thank you for the consideration, I will always gladly welcome relevant comments before or after. It is nice when people put thoughtful comments. That is the whole point of this "forum"..

 

Ed Y just had your answer. If the cable is over tightened in the housing it will crack and leak from around the rubber groumet. If you try to move the cable once it's installed in the housing it will snap the screw in insert on the cable and cause the problem you are describing....been there done that. Dont ever try to move the cable once it's installed. It takes very little pressure to break it inside the tranny housing and cause it to leak.
Just my 2 cents...from No Cents.


@gree:

 

Hey Chopper Dude, My clutch cable goes into the arm on top of my 4 spd.

So before you start busting my chops, maybe you should get a clue about the difference between old & new. It sounds like the new way is worse than the old way on some things.

 

I have a 1999 FXSTC

My clutch cable leaks a drop or two,

Reading the original post helps in getting a clue in determining if advice should be for old or new. :yes:

 

I would check out that O-ring

 

Probably the o-ring on the trans cover