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Old 02-12-2016, 06:38 PM
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maybe someone can help me i just bought a 2002 fatboy and when i go into first and let go of the clutch and brake it just goes without me touching the throttle is this normal my sportster didnt do that
 
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:47 PM
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The bike is creeping when put in first with the clutch lever pulled in? I don't really follow your statement, it reads as if you are dumping the clutch with the brake being held. If that were the case the bike would stall...If what I described is happening your clutch is too tight and needs to be adjusted properly.
 
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Old 02-17-2016, 10:55 PM
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Sounds like you need to take a Riders Safety course.
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 11:14 AM
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Obviously when in gear and the clutch is engaged and the brake is released the bike will either start moving or stall out. Maybe I don't understand your question.
 
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Sounds like the idle is too high
 
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