Motorcycle Repair: 1980 Sportster Clutch, shift rod, freeplay

Question
I have a 1980 Sportster and after replaceing the shift rod in the trans , i cant get the clutch adjusted to release . when adjusted per the book , you cant pull the clutch in with the leaver.. Can you help.Its a little differnt cluth i think they only used them 1971 thur 1984
can you help
Jack

Answer
Jack, it is a little weird if you've never done it.  First, thread the cable adjuster in so you have as much free-play as possible in the cable itself, then turn the adjusting screw in the center of the clutch until it is completely loose and not putting any pressure on the clutch.  Now back it off about a half turn and lock it there.  Go back to the cable and take up the free-play until you have an eighth of an inch of cable play at the lever.  The trick is to make sure you don't try to adjust the clutch until you have total maximum freeplay in the cable itself.  Let me know if it still doesn't work and I'll try to figure out what you're doing wrong.