5in4 clutch arm

[bob_e95482]

Got my rebuilt motor in, inner primary, RevTech 5in4 tranny, all shimmed and bolted up. The clutch arm does not line up for a straight pull with the stock clutch cable bracket. I'm thinking I might have to reposition the clutch cable bracket(cut and weld). It would have to go in closer to the seat post? What did any of you other guys do?

[76shuvlinoff]

After putting in my Rt 5/4 I had to do a little clearancing on that seat post bracket so the cable would not rub.
After talking to one of the other guys here (shovelsoft and btw where the heck is he?) I heated up the end of the clutch arm and bent it a little to help line it up. May not be necessary but it gives a straighter pull. Plays hell with the chrome on it but it's all out of site under my FLH battery so I painted the burned part.


Good luck
   Mark

[bob_e95482]

I'm also going to a wrap-around oil tank, and the clutch arm is very visible. I was hoping I wouldn't have to bend it. Thanks, Mark.

[76shuvlinoff]

 With different seat post brackets I think you can run that cable down the other side and maybe get a straighter pull that way? It seems like I explored that route but I was running a crossover or true dual header pipes and they got in the way.


edit to add:  this could require shortening the arm.

[bob_e95482]

Here's where I was at a couple of weeks ago.

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[76shuvlinoff]

Looking good!

[springer-]

I believe one of the recommended modifications to fit the "4 in a 5" is to bend the clutch arm.

[bob_e95482]

I cut the end off, repositioned it, and welded it back on.