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Clutch on 08 HD seems to be slipping around 3000 - 3500 rpm

Clutch seems to have just started slipping around 3000 - 3500 rpm. Bike is 08 Ultra Classic with 9800 miles. Does clutch need adjusting or do I have a bigger problem? How to adjust clutch?

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This is part of 5000 mile service.To adjust follow the cable down till you find a boot (rubber) and slide it up,loosen the jam nut 9/16 and turn adjuster towards the jam nut 1/2.Then remove the derby cover (replace o-ring) loosen jam nut 11/16 and turn in the allen screw until it lightly seats and back off 1/2 to a full turn tighten down jam nut 6-10 ft.lbs. put cover on,go to cable mid-control and adjust till you have a 1/16 to1/8 freeplay at clutch lever (use a nickel) squeeze handle in at least three times to make sure ball and ramp seat Good Luck

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