Sportster Clutch Cable Adjustment

Adjusting the clutch cable on a harley davidson sportster is a straight forward process.

Sportster clutch cable adjustment.

On 1988 and later xl models the clutch adjustment nut is found about half way down the cable under the rubber boot that looks like a crinkle cut freedom fry. Adjusting the sportster clutch. The second is to back out the clutch adjusting screw one half to one full turn. On 1984 to 1987 models the adjustment nut is situated where the cable enters the primary chain case.

Adjusting the clutch plates is fairly simple and should be done when the transmission oil is changed. There are only two clutch adjustment specifications for your custom 1200 sportster. The first step in adjusting the clutch on your harley davidson sportster is to relax the tension in the clutch cable.