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Wingnutx7
10-05-2008, 05:30 PM
Folks
The Hammer started developing a sticky clutch in that it does not fully release when I release the handle plus that 1/8th inch of free play is hard to get the handle to wiggl. Seems it may have some "crud" in the handle pivot mount or ???
I sprayed contact cleaner into it (without removing handle) and it seemed to help for about 6 hours of riding then got sticky again.
The clutch works fine.
Any have this before?

Hopefully I can take it into a dealer in IL or WI this week. Staying at my brother's place so can get in some riding inIL & WI before returning home next Sunday.

Jeff
Z
10-11-2008, 05:32 AM
Jeff, speaking from experience, I'd change the clutch cable.
Wingnutx7
10-11-2008, 06:41 PM
thanks bruce but cleaned the handle and area and now works good, also I think clutch handle pin was tightened too tight.
jeff
Skinny B
10-11-2008, 10:32 PM
How many miles do you have on the bike.
Wingnutx7
10-12-2008, 08:06 AM
after this trip...over 16k

jeff
Skinny B
10-13-2008, 02:31 PM
My clutch cable broke at 15,400, might be cheap insurance to change it.
Wingnutx7
10-13-2008, 03:01 PM
Skinny-on my 2nd cable now and that broke around 9000 miles.
Now that handle mount is clean and handle mount bolt is tightened correctly it is working fine.

Jeff
DEZ
10-13-2008, 05:03 PM
27,500 on my original cable (so far). That amounts to just over two years of use. I keep it well maintained, and made sure early on that there weren't any burrs interfering with the movement of the barrel in the hand lever.

Of course, more importantly, I also carry a Save-ur-Ride cable repair kit, just in case!!
Thumper
10-16-2008, 10:45 PM
Don't forget the black moly on the barrels.
Joe_WaZoo
10-19-2008, 09:03 PM
Just used the Sav-u-Ride last week on my Jackpot. That was a replacement for the Sav-u-Ride I had in there from April. I guess now I better order a Barnett and really save the Sav-u-Ride for when I need it. That product works great!

Joe_WaZoo