
INSTRUCTIONS
-J00087
REV. 07-26-03
CLUTCH CABLE KIT
General
Kit 38620-96 is designed for installation on:
• 1996 through 1999 
XLH Sportster®883 Hugger
,
• 1996 through 1999 
XLH Sportster 1200
, and
• 1996 through 1999
XL 1200C Sportster Custom
.
Kit 38662-00 is designed for installation on:
• 2000 through 2003 
XLH Sportster 883 Hugger
, and
• 2000 through 2003 
XLH Sportster 1200
.
Kit 38663-00 is designed for installation on:
• 2000 through 2003 
XLH Sportster 883
,
• 2000 through 2003 
XL 883C Sportster Custom
,
• 2000 through 2003 
XL 1200C
,
• 2000 through 2003 
Sportster 1200 Custom
, and
• 2000 through 2003 
XL 1200S Sportster Sport
.
See the Service Parts illustration for kit contents.
A Service Manual is necessary for installation of this kit. 
The rider's safety depends upon the correct installation 
of this kit. If the procedure is not within your capabilities 
or you do not have the correct tools, have your HarleyDavidson dealer perform the installation. Improper 
installation of this kit could result in death or serious 
injury.
NOTE 
A Service Manual for your model motorcycle is available 
from any Harley-Davidson dealer.
Installation
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could 
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) 
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Refer to the Service Manual and follow the instructions 
given to remove the seat and disconnect the negative 
battery cable. Retain all seat mounting hardware.
NOTE 
Before removing clutch cable, make careful note of the 
existing cable routing. Pay special attention to existing cable 
strap locations before removing so new straps can be 
placed into the same locations.
2. Refer to CLUTCH CONTROL, REMOVAL in the 
Service Manual to remove the old clutch cable.
3. See CLUTCH CONTROL, INSTALLATION in the 
Service Manual to install the new clutch cable.
4. Adjust the clutch cable according to the procedures in 
the Service Manual.
5. Refer to the Service Manual and follow the instructions 
given to re-attach the negative battery cable and install 
the seat.
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Service Parts
Clutch Cable Kit
Date 07/03
Part No. 38620-96 & others
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO.
1 Clutch cable (incl. boot) Not sold separately 
2 Boot 38630-88 
3 Pin, clutch cable  45036-88
Eyelet
“O”-ring
1
3
Hand lever
2
sp38619
Kit Number 38620-96, 38662-00 and 38663-00