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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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When im at a stoplight. Bike in gear clutch lever pulled all the way in its still wants to move forward. Is that normal? I have to hold front brake in to keep it from moving. Whats up with that?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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YOU NEED TO ADJUST IT IF IT WANTS TO KEEP MOVING......
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Do you have a manual? Step by step in the service manual.

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Do you have a manual? Step by step in the service manual.

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Dealer... they'll do it free. Let them show you how much play you'll need for future reference.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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have you sorted that clutch.. if not let me know i will help you with this problem..........
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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NOT YET. I DONT HAVE A MANUAL ,BUT A STEP BY STEP WOULD BE NICE THANKS
 
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should have at least 1/8 inch free play at lever if not follow your clutch cable down the frame you will find a rubber cover pull it down and loosen cable so that you will have 1/8 inch of play..



 
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had same problem couple weeks ago, in addition to having trouble hitting neutral. Clutch was out of adjustment - easy fix, 15-20 minutes tops. +1 on service manual, or see this post for step by step:

https://www.hdforums.com/fb.asp?m=3089711

good luck
 
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