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What is the purpose of the clutch lever electric switch??

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Old 09-10-2010, 03:30 PM
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Default What is the purpose of the clutch lever electric switch??

just curious... thanks!
 
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Thought it was a starter kill for when the engine was in gear and no clutch applied. Prevents you from starting?? never actually tried to start in gear with no clutch so not sure.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wwNightster
Thought it was a starter kill for when the engine was in gear and no clutch applied. Prevents you from starting?? never actually tried to start in gear with no clutch so not sure.
You hit the nail right on the head. Thats what it is - safety device to protect you from yourself when you have a brain fart.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Pagan48
You hit the nail right on the head. Thats what it is - safety device to protect you from yourself when you have a brain fart.
Yea, apparently HD figured out that the newer riders these days don't have as much common sense as riders during the past 80 or so years, so HD is now protecting us from our own stupidity.

 
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I've ALWAYS pulled the clutch when starting, even if in neutral. Will my 2009 not start in gear without the clutch?
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by X04D
I've ALWAYS pulled the clutch when starting, even if in neutral. Will my 2009 not start in gear without the clutch?
It's not supposed to. I don't remember exactly when HD added the stupid clutch interlock switch, but I think it was 07 or 08.
 
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hi all , my 2007 started in gear with the clutch out , results === bent handle bars , broken turn signal lights broken mirror small dent in tank and minor scratches and scuffs
 
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It's a "lets talk to the law department (Lawyers) about this and try to reduce our liability. Mostly because there are any number of people who will do something stupid like try to start the bike in gear without pulling in the clutch and then find a lawyer to file a lawsuit against HD alleging that the company should have known of the danger and is therefore liable for $$$. It's the American way unfortunately.
 
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Originally Posted by jerryw618
hi all , my 2007 started in gear with the clutch out , results === bent handle bars , broken turn signal lights broken mirror small dent in tank and minor scratches and scuffs
See - this is the reason - did you sue HD for your repairs?
 
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Originally Posted by jerryw618
hi all , my 2007 started in gear with the clutch out , results === bent handle bars , broken turn signal lights broken mirror small dent in tank and minor scratches and scuffs
Holy cow, were you standing beside your bike when you did this, or sitting on it?
 


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