2007 iron horse texas chopper my clutch handle gets hard to pull in the more i ride . its easy when i start out but in traffic it gets tough to pull in

Yes I am looking for a repair manual for a 2003 iron horse 1853cc 107ci the ground pounder outlaw

It sounds to me like the inside of the clutch cable itself has broken strands that is making in bind up. Disconnect the cable at the motor (transmission) now see how difficult it is to squeeze the clutch lever on the handle bar. If it is easy to pull back and forth than the clutch cable needs replacing.

How did you check the cable???? Check the release mechanism on the ride side of the transmission, balls and ramp etc.

Are you sure that the battery cables are tightened?
Could be a ground wire loose...
Might be the coil...

I run a lot of choppers. More hp the better. We had 6-cyl. diesel 90 to 120 is best.

Most likely the spring has broken and what I really need to know is who manufactured the motor?

Most bikes have Shimano shifters & deraillers; SRAM is the other main vendor. Shimano makes a wide range; the following table attempts to describe these and presents my best guess of where the SRAM line fits in: Model Quality SRAM Equivalent?
SIS, Tourney (or just says Shimano) Mainly designed for riding around the neighborhood
Altus Sufficient for paved or very easy trails; avoid hills 3.0
Acera Slightly better, but won't shift well under stress; capable for easy casual riding 4.0
Alivio Minimal capable for recreational riding; will handle some hard riding 5.0
STX / Deore Entry-level components for hard riding; tough & reliable 7.0
LX The minimum standard for hard riding. Reliable & responsive 9.0
XT More responsive than LX, but still reasonable tough 9.0SL
XTR Light, responsive racing components; tend to be quite expensive; often sacrifices toughness for responsiveness X.0


Look for a component set that fits your expected riding style.

Note:The numbered SRAM components aren't compatible with Shimano components. SRAM does make grip-shifters that are Shimano-compatible.

There are many other manufacturers that specialize in various components (Avid, Cane Creek, Race Face, Hope) and make great ones. Ask the LBS personnel for a comparison if you see a brand you don't know. Also, you can use the same test as forks above: if its not sold separately, its probably more questionable. If you're getting a full-suspension bike, make sure you get a good rear shock as well (it'll probably be something other than SRAM or Shimano).