as a note the bike is new to me ( last fall ) it is an ex cop bike with 45,000 miles on it , i have no service records

Dave

 

You did put it in third gear? what year and model?

 

1998 FLHPI and yes 3rd gear

Dave

 

Im sorry I see your picture I too have police RK. If your detent adjustment checks the next time your able to ride before just taking off from a stop try letting clutch out slowly and see if you can duplicate the problem. you are looking for it to make a slight clunk when letting clutch out in low gear. You may have to do this several times because like you said it wont do it everytime. Goodnight I will check with you tomorow

 

OK Thanks

Dave

 

Hey Dave able to ride your mc any?

 

West coast time zone , just got off work

I ride the bike every day so experimenting today it would not do it however dragging the clutch and low throttle there is a definite click at about 3 ft into take off and its there every time but today it did not slip and clunk ?????

Dave

 

No one should have to work on memorial day, good luck with bike, curious.

 

Since i can hear/feel that clink when I take off I removed the shift rod so I don't get any false readings and i put the bike in 3rd gear and moved the shift arm forward and back , it is NOT centered , looking at the shift arm it moves forward more then back before resistance is felt . it looks possible to get at the adjusting screw but damn its tight . any idea which way to turn the adjuster , In or out ???? book says 1/4 turn each adjustment then test How finicky is this adjustment does a 1/4 turn move it a lot

LOL lots of questions but feel this may be the right track

Dave

 

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