How long does a Harley clutch cable last?

Tour riding a stock bike your clutch should last over 100,000 miles. Doing burn-outs with a 110″ engine will shorten that life quite a bit. Keep it adjusted and keep good, clean fluid in your primary. Your cable probably won’t last as long but if you keep it lubricated as well you’ll extend it’s life quite a bit.

How do you know if your clutch cable has gone?

If for any reason the clutch cable snaps or breaks, the clutch pedal will become disconnected from the clutch linkage, and as a result will have little to no resistance when the pedal is depressed. This will obviously result in a vehicle that cannot shift into gear and will be undrivable.

How long can you drive with a broken clutch?

You can make it hours, days, or even weeks sometimes when your clutch just starts slipping. But if your car’s clutch begins to slip when you’re driving in higher gears – say, gear three and up – it’s not long until it’s going to leave you stranded.

Can a clutch just go without warning?

Luckily, clutch failure is usually a slow process, showing signs over a long period rather than one day leaving you stranded without warning; however, clutch problems left unchecked will result in just that.

Can you ruin a clutch in one day?

Clutch-slipping heats everything up, and all that heat on your clutch can fry it. If you do it for too long, you’ll destroy your clutch in the space of a few hours. “You could get a couple of hundred thousand miles out of a clutch if you want to, or you could burn it out in an afternoon.”

How can I tell if clutch needs replacing?

Here are some of the signs your clutch is going:

Squeaking or unusual grumbling noise when pressure is applied.
Difficulty changing gears.
The clutch pedal sticking, vibrating or appearing to feel spongey or loose.
Poor acceleration but still having the ability to rev your engine.

How expensive is a clutch replacement?

The average cost for clutch replacement is between $1,265 and $1,417. Labor costs are estimated between $580 and $732 while parts are priced at $685. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.