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May 13, 2015 | 12:38 PM

ultrawing

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Do I have a clutch problem?

After I release my clutch lever the last 1/8 of an inch or so releases slowly after about a 5 second delay. Two different dealers say this is normal. Any thoughts? Bike is a 2014 flhtk.

May 13, 2015 | 12:45 PM

bseberle

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Is the bike fully engaged? I have a 2014 FLHTK and it does not do that, perhaps take it to another dealer to have it checked, it is under warrenty.

May 13, 2015 | 01:50 PM

Markallamerican

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5 seconds is a LONG time

May 13, 2015 | 02:05 PM

Yukon42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ultrawing

After I release my clutch lever the last 1/8 of an inch or so releases slowly after about a 5 second delay. Two different dealers say this is normal. Any thoughts? Bike is a 2014 flhtk.

Is the clutch slipping until the last 1/8 is released?? I know that when I first got my Ultra Classic the juice clutch had a definite different feel than other juice clutches I've had on bikes. Definitely different than a cable clutch feel.

This your first juice clutch?

May 13, 2015 | 03:16 PM

GalvTexGuy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ultrawing

After I release my clutch lever the last 1/8 of an inch or so releases slowly after about a 5 second delay. Two different dealers say this is normal. Any thoughts? Bike is a 2014 flhtk.

Since it hasn't been asked, I'll ask. Is your bike on the clutch recall list. If so, have you had it serviced?

May 13, 2015 | 04:50 PM

ultrawing

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The clutch doesn't feel like its slipping. My bike is not on the recall list.

May 13, 2015 | 06:50 PM

Gwaxley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ultrawing

After I release my clutch lever the last 1/8 of an inch or so releases slowly after about a 5 second delay. Two different dealers say this is normal. Any thoughts? Bike is a 2014 flhtk.

I think you have an issue. I want the clutch to react at the exact time I want it to react with no surprises. That's a safety issue and not normal, it been said already 5 seconds is a long time. I Have a 14 limited also and wouldn't ride it like that.

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May 23, 2015 | 08:42 AM

junglejoe

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wutcha mean.. 5 second delay? You talking about when you let go of the clutch, it takes 5 seconds to engage? Like everyone else says... there should be ZERO delay on any part of the clutch system.