Remove the clutch adjuster plate, remove the [lefthand] clutch nut and pull the entire clutch from the mainshaft. If it doesn't come easily you may need to use a puller, which can be purchased or made at home.
'87 Softails use a tapered mainshaft that has a woodruff key, so careful reassembly is critical.
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