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Why would a bike try to move forward when it's in neutral and you give it a bit of throttle?
I was looking at a used Harley, and when the guy started it, in neutral, it sort of moved forward when he revved it.
I was looking at a used Harley, and when the guy started it, in neutral, it sort of moved forward when he revved it.
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Clutch plates are still stuck together. Hopefully after it warms up a bit that won't happen. You'll probably notice a louder clunk when it goes into first gear for the first time for the same reason. This is why I always start my bike in neutral *and* with the clutch lever pulled in. Less strain on the starting system.
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Improperly adjusted clutch, something broken/dragging in the clutch pack, wrong fluid in the primary, one of those "easy clutch" adapters, problem with the release mechanism. I'm sure there's more reasons.
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All good and valid points. I just spit out the first thing that came to mind.
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Guys, if the bike is in neutral you can let the clutch out and the bike shouldn't move!!! Chances are the tranny lube is a little thick and the lube is trying to turn the gears. It shouldn't do it once it's warm. Of course you could also have some bearings getting a little "Tight" and dragging!!
John
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I didn't see the neutral part. I'm sorry, my bad reading comprehension. I was thinking moving forward with the clutch in while in gear.
I'm with John.
I'm with John.
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