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To adjust the cable just go 1/2 way down the clutch cable and pull the rubber over the adjuster. loosten the lock nut and adjust the cable so there is about 1/8" free play at the handle.
You should buy a manual for that information.
Take it to an experinced mechanic and do not pass go!
Depending on weather it has a cable or hyd. clutch it could be your slave cyld. is stuck or is low on oil. It is cable the linkage might be stuck or your cable is broken or out of adjustment.
You can add transmission fluid, to your 1985 Harley-Davidson, through the transmission fluid. Check opening. A funnel will help to get the fluid in without spilling.
the speed cable hung up and no break lightsand turn signals
It sounds to me like the clutch adjustment isn't correct. If the cable is too tight, it will cause the bearing to spin continuosly causing it to wear out prematurely.
you may need a new gasket or too much freeplay in the cable
Hard shifting is caused by improper clutch cable adjustment or worn clutch plates. To adjust the clutch cable, loosen the locking nut at the hand grip and turn the adjustment screw outward, away from the end of the handle grip. Tighten the locknut, take the bike for a spin. It will either shift easier or the clutch will slip,(higher revving of the engine without going any faster0. If the clutch slips, back the adjusting screw to a closer position to the end of the handlegrip. If it is hard shifting again, probably the clutch is worn and needs replacing.
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If you don't have a speedo cable on your front wheel, you have a speedo sensor. I believe that change was made in 2000.
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