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Understanding clutch adjustment settings more

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I set mine 3/4 out, the 1/2' is less free play, 1 turn is more free play, most are set at 1/2 turn out.
Here is a video that may give you a Visual, this only one video of many other video's
The video shows the guy using a straight 11/16 box end wrench for the locking nut, I used a offset 11/16 box end wrench for years.
The last time I adjusted it I bought a cheap 11/16 half inch drive Socket and Grinded four straight grinds so I could use a Wrench to tighten nut and insert the Allen wrench in the middle of socket to hold adjuster.
While using the allen to adjust the clutch I found that slight drag , by using the weight of the allen from straight up and let it fall till it stops from drag. then back off your 1/2-1 turn loose.
Others will say they do it different and the 11/16 socket is a waste of time but I enjoy making tools at home I'm retired and plenty of time. That's how I do it.
Sorry for the long story, hope it helps
 
Seely

any idea on why my clutch spring was mar-ed with a perfect circle around ? I forgot add the reason why I replaced my clutch pack in the first place was because I burnt the clutch pads while getting a little carried away "having fun" ;) ..

I can post a picture next week when I swap it. Im swapping because I figured it can't be good. Just going to put a stock spring in there.

pretty much looked like this one Genuine OEM Harley Davidson Big Twin Clutch Diaphragm Spring | eBay
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Seely here is a New one step up from stock , Cheap to 7 bucks plus 5 bucks Shipping = 12 bucks for a new one.
I just bought it for my 2013 Ultra
Harley Diaphragm Clutch Spring 37871-98A, 37882-06 98-up Twin Cam Heavy Duty | eBay
Heavy duty diaphragm spring (0.077”), 15% stronger v.s. OEM standard spring (0.068”).
That is higher performance plate and deliver more torque, also needs more gripping force to release clutch.
Rep. 37871-98A, 37871-04, 37882-06 for Big Twins 1998-up