How to adjust the clutch on my 2002 Harley Sportster Hugger??

Question

I had a mechanic that worked on motorcycles install my new clutch and brake levers and the clutch needs to be adjusted,he said he did but I can hold the clutch in all the way and give it gas and my bike takes off,so I know it's not right.

Answer 1

follow the clutch cable from the handle bar down the front of the frame. You will find a rubber boot. Slide the boot up and you will have two 1/2 " nuts locking an adjuster. Losen the nuts and screw the adjuster out, i.e. make the cable longer, which when you pull the clutch lever in will make the clutch disengage further. When you get it where you want it, tighten the two nuts back together and slide the boot back over.

Answer 2

Sounds like you need the cable adjusted, not the clutch. Follow the cable down to the transmission. There should be a rubber boot somewhere along the route, that covers an adjustment screw and nut. loosen or tighten the nut to see if that solves the problem. A lot of times, from use, the cable gets stretched, and needs adjusting.

Answer 3

Sounds like an idle adjustment problem. I had the same problem when I rode my bike for the first time after building it. If it is your clutch, there is an adjustment nut in your cable line, usually covered by a rubber piece. Just turn that to loosen or tighten the cable. If it is your idle, you will have an adjustment screw on your carb. Put your bike in neutral and turn that screw till the idle comes down.

Answer 4

Bring your bike to the mechanic that installed the clutch.
Show him the problem and let him ride it.
If he can't fix it, get your money back.
Whenever I've done side-jobs (repairs outside of work), I always guarantee my work.
I tell my customers, "If I don't repair your bike to your satisfaction, I will only charge you for the parts. Labor is free."
Everyone should abide by those standards.