Shifting Gears
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RE: Shifting Gears
ORIGINAL: dhoward
Make sure the throttle lock is not screwed in....
Make sure the throttle snaps back closed when you release it, in all positions.
Like just normal motorcycle throttle safety stuff....
Edit: FI wom't make any difference, because there's still a throttle-body to contend with.
It's not fly-by-wire....
Make sure the throttle lock is not screwed in....
Make sure the throttle snaps back closed when you release it, in all positions.
Like just normal motorcycle throttle safety stuff....
Edit: FI wom't make any difference, because there's still a throttle-body to contend with.
It's not fly-by-wire....
gut tells me it has to do with the cobra fi2000r system the dealer installed when i first got the bike. not sure why they didn't go with V & H Fuel Pack. guess i will find out soon as the weather gets better (eff'n rain!).
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RE: Shifting Gears
it's a tough one to explain, but i think the revving up mostly occurs when i pull in on the clutch. i was really thrown for a loop when i was on a parkway on a nice curve. i let go of the throttle to slow down and it didn't feel very responsive, so i decided to downshift. i pulled in the clutch (no twist on throttle and have not downshifted yet) and i can swear the engine was revving up. i started to feel like i was going to loose control. after making it through the curve, i just chalked it up as part of the thrill of riding... and maybe because my windshield was off and that i am getting too old to not have one.
this was 2 weeks ago. i have been paying more attention to this and it does seem to be something is going on. i'm sure it trying to explain this to the dealer will just be a simple task.
this was 2 weeks ago. i have been paying more attention to this and it does seem to be something is going on. i'm sure it trying to explain this to the dealer will just be a simple task.
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RE: Shifting Gears
ORIGINAL: Wecroft
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
not one of these dumb A$$ will i look like a biker if i wear this and should i not wear that threads .
why even take the time to type a post if you dont have a resonable answer for him ?
that might help him out. just sayin man.
you dont even know the guy and you just bash him cuz he has an issue he would like answer to .
but to answer your question bigdaddymongo.
i would check the throttle and be sure it snaps back in to the closed postion .
just a question have you done any work to the controls like swaped them out or changed bars to a differnt size but not the cables ?
hang in there bro there are lots of good folks here and can get ya some answers .
Slinger
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From: Parkton, Maryland
RE: Shifting Gears
ORIGINAL: LeadSlinger0311
Man at least he asked a question about an issue with a motorcycle !
not one of these dumb A$$ will i look like a biker if i wear this and should i not wear that threads .
why even take the time to type a post if you dont have a resonable answer for him ?
that might help him out. just sayin man.
you dont even know the guy and you just bash him cuz he has an issue he would like answer to .
but to answer your question bigdaddymongo.
i would check the throttle and be sure it snaps back in to the closed postion .
just a question have you done any work to the controls like swaped them out or changed bars to a differnt size but not the cables ?
hang in there bro there are lots of good folks here and can get ya some answers .
Slinger
ORIGINAL: Wecroft
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
not one of these dumb A$$ will i look like a biker if i wear this and should i not wear that threads .
why even take the time to type a post if you dont have a resonable answer for him ?
that might help him out. just sayin man.
you dont even know the guy and you just bash him cuz he has an issue he would like answer to .
but to answer your question bigdaddymongo.
i would check the throttle and be sure it snaps back in to the closed postion .
just a question have you done any work to the controls like swaped them out or changed bars to a differnt size but not the cables ?
hang in there bro there are lots of good folks here and can get ya some answers .
Slinger
The only bashing that was done was in his reply to me.
I'll atempt to be more sensitive to everyone's feeling in the future. NOT!!!
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RE: Shifting Gears
ORIGINAL: Wecroft
Looks like you've been on this forum long enough to have seen posts that make you wonder if they're a real questions or trolling for fun(remember BJ WELD?). This one could have gone either way, thus the two option answer. The first answer was directly related to the question. The only assumption I made was that he may not have any experience with vehicles with a clutch, it's not that odd anymore.
The only bashing that was done was in his reply to me.
I'll atempt to be more sensitive to everyone's feeling in the future. NOT!!!
ORIGINAL: LeadSlinger0311
Man at least he asked a question about an issue with a motorcycle !
not one of these dumb A$$ will i look like a biker if i wear this and should i not wear that threads .
why even take the time to type a post if you dont have a resonable answer for him ?
that might help him out. just sayin man.
you dont even know the guy and you just bash him cuz he has an issue he would like answer to .
but to answer your question bigdaddymongo.
i would check the throttle and be sure it snaps back in to the closed postion .
just a question have you done any work to the controls like swaped them out or changed bars to a differnt size but not the cables ?
hang in there bro there are lots of good folks here and can get ya some answers .
Slinger
ORIGINAL: Wecroft
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
Let's see,
#1 this is a serious post, in which case I'll presume you've never driven a vehicle with a clutch. When shifting it only takes a quick tug and release on the cluth lever when shifting. Don't hold it long enought to allow the clutch to slip when twist the throttle again.
#2 You're kidding, right?
#3 Welcome to the forum. Prepare for a bashing.
not one of these dumb A$$ will i look like a biker if i wear this and should i not wear that threads .
why even take the time to type a post if you dont have a resonable answer for him ?
that might help him out. just sayin man.
you dont even know the guy and you just bash him cuz he has an issue he would like answer to .
but to answer your question bigdaddymongo.
i would check the throttle and be sure it snaps back in to the closed postion .
just a question have you done any work to the controls like swaped them out or changed bars to a differnt size but not the cables ?
hang in there bro there are lots of good folks here and can get ya some answers .
Slinger
The only bashing that was done was in his reply to me.
I'll atempt to be more sensitive to everyone's feeling in the future. NOT!!!
Ride on man...
Slinger
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RE: Shifting Gears
ORIGINAL: BigDaddyMongo
I have a 2008 Dyna Super Glide Custom six speed and I have been noticing when I go to shift up a gear I will let off the throttle and pull the clutch in and when this goes on you can hear the engine reving up before I go and give it some throttle? Could this be from pulling the clutch in all the way? Or should I just go to the friction line and shift gears?
I have a 2008 Dyna Super Glide Custom six speed and I have been noticing when I go to shift up a gear I will let off the throttle and pull the clutch in and when this goes on you can hear the engine reving up before I go and give it some throttle? Could this be from pulling the clutch in all the way? Or should I just go to the friction line and shift gears?
When it's new the cables will stretch some and/or may not be lubricated well from the factory.
Before my 1K service, my throtte was starting to stick a little (not returning fully). After the service it was fine.
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