Clutch cable how do I adjust clutch cable slack

Because the clutch cable adjuster clearance increases with engine temperature, adjust
the clutch when the engine is cold. If the clutch is adjusted when the engine is hot, insufficient pushrod clearance can cause the clutch to slip.
1. Remove the clutch mechanism inspection cover and
quad ring
2. Remove the clamp and slide the rubber boot off the clutch in-line cable adjuster.
3. Loosen the adjuster locknut and turn the adjuster to provide maximum cable slack.
4. Make sure the clutch cable seats squarely in its perch at the handlebar.
5. At the clutch mechanism, loosen the clutch adjusting screw locknut and turn the adjusting screw clockwise until it is lightly seated.
6. Squeeze the clutch lever three times to verify the clutch balls are seated in the ramp release mechanism located behind the transmission side cover.
7. Back out the adjusting screw counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn. Then hold the adjusting screw and tighten the locknut to 72-120 in.-lb.(8-14 N•m).
8. Once again, squeeze the clutch lever to its maximum limit three times to set the clutch ball and ramp release mechanism.
9. Check the free play as follows:
a. At the in-line cable adjuster, turn the adjuster away from the locknut until slack is eliminated at the clutch hand lever.
b. Pull the clutch cable sheath away from the clutch lever, then turn the clutch cable adjuster to obtain the clearance gap
c. When the adjustment is correct, tighten the clutch in-line cable locknut and slide the rubber boot over the cable adjuster.
10. Install the clutch inspection cover quad ring onto the primary chain case cover.
11. Install the clutch inspection cover and tighten the screws to 84-108 in.-lb. (9.5-12 N•m).

Wow, I cannot believe the rubbish answers posted here.
It has a simple cable setup. The slack adjuster is on the end of the cable on the gearbox side. Just where the cable passes through the mounting on the gearbox on its way to the lever.
Just turn it to take up the slack.

On the clutch lever(handlebar) there is a screw type adjuster- loosen the ring and wind the barrel out by a full turn. If this isn't enough do it again until you have the clurtch biting (dis engaging )at approx half travel. The just takes up the slack caused by the cable stretching over time. I hope This helps.

take all slack out of cable . take derby cover off loosin lock nut in center if pack tighten addj screw turn in till seats back out 1/2 to 1 turn tighten lock nut . take slack out of cable . hatleytalking.con ...good luck

Good news, you just need adjust the clutch cable..

Always order the part for your model and year when getting parts and make sure it matches in length with the old one. Note how much cable is sticking out of the housing.
Is it 3 1/2 inches or 4 inches or 2 inches. make sure the new one matches.

Put the new cable on with lots of slack.Slack at the adjuster, and slack at the handlebar adjuster
Now pull the lever in, it will be easy because of the slack.let it stay there.
It will stay against the grip.
As you tighten the cable adjustment down by the cover, you'll notice the clutch lever move out.
Once it reaches the top, stop adjusting and pull it in again.
Continue adjusting and pulling the lever until the lever springs back to the top.
You can feel resistence which is the clutches disengaging.
Make sure there is 1/8" free play when the lever springs back.
Now turn the clutch cable adjust on the handlebar outward, which will remove the rest of the slack.
Only leave 2mm slack on the lever.

Now start your bike up and it should work like new.
You want your clutch to disengage within the first 1/2" of pulling the lever in.
This ensures the clutches are definately disengaged by the time you get the lever pulled back to the grip when shifting.

If your clutches are slipping or dragging no matter how you adjust the cable then your clutches may need replaced.
But sounds to me like its just an adjustment.
Hope to be helpful
Big Al

use a T-27 with a small ratchet and use pressure to get the derby cover off the first time. If you try and take any kind of short cut you will have a bad day.

Adjust only when totally cold

When adjusting the clutch, back of the adjusting screw out and then spin back to tighten. You can really feel it when the adjustment screw seats. As soon as you feel that little bit of pressure, stop! Just rotate a half turn back, and you should be right on the money.

The clutch cable will stretch over time, but all you have to do is take up the slack. Just tighten it up until the clutch lever has a nickel's worth of slack in it. If it's too tight the clutch might not fully engage. You do not have to adjust the clutch if you are just taking up slack on the lever.

These tasks take very little time, even for a first timer. Again, don't over think it. Trust me, I know it's easy to do.

Hope this helps.

Slide the rubber boot away from the clutch cable adjuster. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjuster inward to provide as much slack in the cable as possible.

Remove the clutch inspection cover. Remove the spring and the locknut at the adjuster. Now, turn the adjuster bolt counterclockwise until it stops. Then turn it back clockwise 1/4 turn. Replace the locknut, spring and the inspection cover.

Now adjust the clutch cable adjuster outwards until you have almost no slack in the cable. Work the clutch a few times and then adjust the cable so that you have between 1/16" and 1/8" freeplay at the hand lever.

Good Luck
Steve

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follow the bable down from the lever approx 2 feet....right infront of the front cylinder...there is a rubber boot on the cable...pull back the boot to expose the adjuster....it will have a lock nut that you need to loosen...you will need 2 wrenches to do this...once the nut is loose you can make minor adjustments to the cable...remember to leave some slack in the cable....check the slack at the lever...iusually make it just a little under 1/8 of an inch.....if it wont adjust all the slack out, then you will need to adjust the clutch release mechanism under the round cover on the primary....i would suggest picking up a service manual