65 Pull rod length

[old1955]

The manual calls it a "pull rod" . This is the rod that connects the mouse trap to the clutch actuating arm.
Could someone near their 65FL give me a length measurement on it. I need to get one for mine, and have been given a choice
of three different lengths 18", 18 1/2" and 21 3/8". I checked the 59 it's has the longest one, so I think it may be the 18 1/2" as the
clutch release arm (& actuating) on a 65 seems to bend at the tip toward the front of the bike, I think that is to clear the start section on the chain case.

Many thanks
Pete

[57PANHEADFL]

j@p cycle vintage book page 87 shows a early and late 65 52 to 65 e. 22 in. /65 l. to 67 20 in. hope this helps you

[58flh]

PETE-----Personally I am not running a MT!---But I have ADJ. quite a few!---Once you have the correct PULL-ROD to arm of trans/I have found that even with all correct parts THE Mouse trap MUST move EASILY-(no bind, no scrape,No wierd noise like a spring being of not correct size.)--Olny then you will be able to ADJ. the MT PROPERLY!.A word of truth----Theres a huge difference between OEM MTs & Aftermarket ones!.The Factory ones Are way better-(Im sure you know that as it applies to all aftermarket parts!).Once you are Good on the ADJ.--(Memory is telling me about a 1/8th--inch window with OEM parts.)Shifting will fall into selected gear when Riding!.--Make sure the DETENTE on the trans is smooth & has good spring tension!/As it is all part of a ststem./your MT can be right-on -but if the Detente is sticking or HARD to compress,You will fight the knob to get a gear.Remember to fold the ears on the washer when checking the Detente.A MT works good when its properly ADJ.!.----If your mixing OEM & Aftermarket parts---You have to Dry-Hump each component & watch for its operation.I ALWAYS had to massage Aftermarket MTs to work!///They would work ,but I know that After a season Ill be checking it again!---Which leaves a blessing in disguise as YOU will see the Marks etched where there is rubbibg or twisting happening.Read all in the K-BASE & HAVE a FACTORY MANUAL!--Check under documentation in K-Base for 1965-E-Glide Factory manual incase you dont have one.Hope this sheds a little light for you///& Listen to the guys that are Using one daily!/John, Rubone ,& about a dozen more Can Explain better then I can!--I just gave you my EXP.-with setting up a MT.------Respectfully--RICHIE

[Bigincher]

With all due respect, Jay-Pee is the last place I would look for fitment of parts. Notice their lengths don't even match the ones that are available to Pete, the original poster of the question on rod length.
I don't have a '65, so I can't measure the rod, sorry.