1981 FXEF

Hey Guys,

Hoping someone can offer up some assistance with a clutch issue. I just replaced the clutch cable, the old one had the outer sleeve shrinking away from the end of the cable up at the bars. I figured that that wasn't going to get any better.

Bought a replacement from HD Dev in Melb. I noticed quite some difference in cable diam plus the fittings appeared more robust.

So I r & r the cable with nil issues however when it came to doing an adjustment at the clutch release lever their was no way I could get the gap at 20mm, which is the recommended gap out of my Clymer manual. I released the clutch push rod and then attempted to do the gap mentioned above but the best I could do was about 8mm or so.

Bike is still on the c/stand, haven't ridden it yet.

The old girl would usually 'walk/creep' in first gear but only when it was cold. It's done that since I've owned it. I never saw it as an issue.

I have a 5 bolt clutch hub put on by the PO.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Re new clutch cable length: I actually bought a stock length one, however I have 3" risers which have resulted in the cable being just long enough. 

I'm thinking maybe I should of got one about 2' longer. 

Cheers