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So, ive read this a few times and i still don't really understand what you are saying, but I can only guess that you are not actually in neutral... There is no brake lock, unless of course you are pressing the right pedal or pulling the right lever. Or there is a defect and a caliper is sticking.
Harley clutch packs will stick when cold, and won't budge even with the clutch pulled. Is the green neutral light on when you try to move it? Has it ever moved freely in neutral? Did you just buy it?
Harley clutch packs will stick when cold, and won't budge even with the clutch pulled. Is the green neutral light on when you try to move it? Has it ever moved freely in neutral? Did you just buy it?
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Yes Im a woman. A single mom and a Dialysis registered nurse. I lift weights and have strong legs. I didnt have any problems backing out of my garage before, or picking it up by myself 😉
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Yeah I can ride it no problem but the moment I need to back up its like it stops at a very specific point. Nobody seems to know and I dont really have the cash to take it in. I really dont want it to sit through the whole bike season
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I never had a problem before. Also had a man come over and push on it while I tried going and it stopped as if brakes were put on. Its making me wonder if I lost my mind. P.S. Very funny but yes I lift heavy weights and Im very strong 💪🏼
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Make sure the belt is not snagging on something. The belt will track to the inside when rolled backwards and walk to the outside when rolled forward. This is normal when the belt is adjusted correctly, so give that a look. Could be rock or something else caught up by the transmission too. Unless the trans has some damaged parts inside i don't see what else could be doing this. Maybe some bent or broken parts internally allowing the gears to walk into to each other when it rolled backwards and lockup.
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So just to be 100% clear: you say you have to be in neutral to start the bike. Odd, as that’s an EU requirement. All my US Harley’s will start in gear. Anyway, you can get into neutral, motor off - flip the ignition on a and look for the green N - but don’t start the bike. With no clutch lever, confirm you can roll it forward no problem, but if you try and roll backwards it stops. Is that what is happening? Please try that if you haven’t.