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Sportster Mainstreet Hydraulic Clutch Install - Hot Bike Tech

Give Your Sporty An Upgrade

By George Daniels, Photography by George Daniels
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    With the cover off, you can see the ball at the end of the cable, the coupling, and the ramp assembly. The next step was to remove the ball from the cable coupling.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    With the cover off, you can see the ball at the end of the cable, the coupling, and the ra
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    With that done, Anthony began to remove the stock clutch assembly from the handlebars. He used some snap-ring pliers to remove the retaining clip and pin, and then was able to take off the lever.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    With that done, Anthony began to remove the stock clutch assembly from the handlebars. He
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    He then loosened the Allen bolts to remove the clutch assembly from the handlebars. Since the back side of the stock clutch perch was going to be used with the new setup, Anthony set it to the side.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    He then loosened the Allen bolts to remove the clutch assembly from the handlebars. Since
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Then the old clutch cable was removed.
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Next, the stock clamp was used to secure the new clutch onto the handlebars.
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Anthony then installed the slave cylinder, attaching the ball into the coupling, making sure it was nice and secure.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Anthony then installed the slave cylinder, attaching the ball into the coupling, making su
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Next, he unscrewed the end cap of the slave cylinder and removed the white spacer. Anthony then screwed the end cap back on and tightened it securely. After that he made a couple of pulls on the clutch lever to make sure everything felt right.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Next, he unscrewed the end cap of the slave cylinder and removed the white spacer. Anthony
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Once everything checked out, Anthony reinstalled the derby cover, and it was good to go.
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Here's the finished product attached to the beltdrive. You may want to remove the yellow tag before you go riding, though.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    Here's the finished product attached to the beltdrive. You may want to remove the yellow t
  • Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    The hydraulic clutch looks awesome and works like a charm. The clutch pull was much lighter, and after a quick test ride we could immediately tell this was going to be a major relief for the left hand. The best part was that it didn't take an entire afternoon to install.
    Sportster Hydraulic Clutch Install
    The hydraulic clutch looks awesome and works like a charm. The clutch pull was much lighte

Sources

Drag Specialties
www.dragspecialties.com

LifeStyle Cycles
(714) 490-0155
www.lifestylecycles.com

By George Daniels
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