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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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have you ever noticed when you downshift to third your 6th gear light will come on for a few seconds and then go off? if not then i might have a problem huh?
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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On my 07' Bob, this is not happening...
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Not happening on mine, because my '06 did not come with a 6th gear light.
Sure would be nice if it had on though.
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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NOTHING FEELS WRONG TO ME WHEN THIS HAPPENS BUT ITS JUST THE FACT IT GOES ON WHEN I GET INTO THIRD FOR A FEW SECONDS. I DONT NOTICE ANY SLIPPING OR NOTHING? SO FAR IVE NOTICED IT GO ON ABOUT 4 TIMES SO FAR.
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Not happening on my 07 Wide Glide. But I wasn't exactly lookin' for it either. I'lllook for thisand post back if I notice it happening.
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Left hand clutch, left foot down...
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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MAYBE IM THE ONLY ONE.....[:@]
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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No problems here. Only comes on in 6th.
 
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ORIGINAL: 07bobber

have you ever noticed when you downshift to third your 6th gear light will come on for a few seconds and then go off? if not then i might have a problem huh?
No ... uh yeah ... or just ignore it ...
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Mine hasn't done that but today my gas light came on and I had over a half of tank of gas in the tank.[sm=ummmmokay.gif]


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