u/MathematicianNo741

clutch problem
▲ 2 r/Harley

clutch problem

finishing up my fxr rebuild (motor/trans/primary) swap and rewire and i am having an issue with my clutch. the transmission is out of a 95 electra glide

problems:
- too much slack in cable unless adjusted to the last few threads
- when tightened lever is insanely hard to pull in
- when pulled in nothing happens at the clutch basket
- when adjusting the clutch at the basket the adjustment screw is all the way in to make contact/feel resistance

i have tried:
- adjusting at clutch basket with cable slacked (multiple attempts redoing every step)
- inspecting throw our bearing / ball and ramp (both seated and look good
- new clutch cable

still nothing but a stiff lever and no clutch actuation along with fomo seeing all these dudes on their harleys enjoying the weather. i have worked on it little by little these past 3 months after my son falls asleep and i need to finish it and get on the road

u/MathematicianNo741 — 5 days ago
▲ 15 r/fxr

fxr primary chain rattle? timing issue?

just finished wiring and fired her up after a complete disassembly, could the rattle be from a loose primary chain? also it kinda sounds like its running primarily on 1 cylinder, could timing be wrong? or is it a carb issue, switched to an ultima single fire ignition kit and she fired up instantly after pissing out the wet sump(still pissing a bit through the breather hole but it maybe due to over filling the oil belly any thoughts and advice please!

u/MathematicianNo741 — 8 days ago