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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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All you can do is learn the best way to find it on your ride.I usually shift into neutral when almost stopped.Works great that way.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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you mention changing handlebars and clutch cable, thats the first place i would look. Good Luck.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Got it - too much freeplay in the clutch cable. I guess cable stretches out after breaking in from when I adjusted it on the install. Back in business; now I don't have to shut the bike off to dig out my id at the gate at work. Thanks for all the advice.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Is this from a dead stop or why rolling along? sometimes rocking it back and forth ever so slightly if you are at a dead stop makes the magic happen. I know my sportster and my pan were notorious for that.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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It was from either stop or while rolling, but problem is fixed with a little cable adjustment I just did.


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Is this from a dead stop or why rolling along? sometimes rocking it back and forth ever so slightly if you are at a dead stop makes the magic happen. I know my sportster and my pan were notorious for that.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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My guess is clutch adjustment. I had a reduced effort clutch put in over the winter and I am now having a hell of a time with neutral. Never had problems. I am starting there first.
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