Clutch hard to pull :(

[pyuchem]

Just bought 2016 Street Glide special. I don't like Clutch, it's little hard to pull. Any suggestions will really be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[TheyCallMeSal]

The only thing I can think of would be to get a grip strengthener:
http://amzn.com/B00Q3KZ44S

Or perhaps an adjustable lever, like:
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/psr-adjustable-levers-for-harley-davidson

 

[NGOT8R]

I had the same complaint until I bought a variable pressure clutch. They can be purchased from a few places like HD, Fuel Moto and AIM. The clutch lever pull will be so much easier and it'll improve the friction on the clutch pack. I love mine

 

[Mandrew]

I had the same complaint until I bought a variable pressure clutch. They can be purchased from a few places like HD, Fuel Moto and AIM. The clutch lever pull will be so much easier and it'll improve the friction on the clutch pack. I love mine

This.
Get a variable pressure clutch (VPC.)

 

[Aviator5456]

I was at the dealer the other day with a buddy while he was renting a '16 SGS and mentioned that to the service tech about how harder mine is to pull than my old cable model. He said the hydraulic clutches should be easier to pull...I dunno about that...thats what I told him.

 

[NGOT8R]

All I can say about my VPC, is the clutch lever pull is super easy. Before I bought the VPC, I was told by a reputable HD builder to install a heavy duty spring, which would extend the life of the clutch by thousands of miles. I tried this and it made the clutch lever pull a lot harder. I ran this setup for about 2K miles and decided that I wasn't trying to have a Popeye looking left forearm, so I decided to buy the VPC and I'm glad that I did.

 

[y22c]

Get a Rekluse clutch, no clutch pull necessary.

Ken

 

[OldMike]

My Oberon adjustable levers are a one finger pull and can adjust them for smaller hands or if you don't like to reach as far to grab the clutch and/or brake. They are a quality lever.
http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Harley_Davidson_Hydraulic_Clutch_Adjustable_Levers-1.html

 

[DebbieW]

Glad I saw this thread. Took my 2016 SGS out for a proper ride yesterday and my left hand was so sore from the clutch. Was hoping there would be something out there to help this. Have to change it out before my summer bike trip.

 

[SGBart]

Reviving this thread....

2018 FLHXS

I have small hands... I don't find my clutch necessarily hard to pull in once I get my fingers on the clutch lever, but it's a reach and riding in the city my hand becomes fatigued. I don't have this problem with the clutch on my 2017 FLSS.

So I'm interested in just doing "short reach" type levers. I don't want to go with a VPC or Rekluse... I see some suggestions on levers, but I'd like to know if anyone has made the change to short levers on a hydraulic bike. Which brand they went with and how well they work...

TIA

 

[hulkss]

look here: http://softbrake.com/product/2017-and-newer-touring-models-softbrakes-reduced-reach-clutch-lever-for-touring-bikes-whydraulic-clutch/