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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Hi guys,

I have a 2008 CVO Springer, 6 months ago I upgraded the clutch with SE RACE CLUTCH # 37976-08 & SE PERFORMANCE CLUTCH KIT / PLATES # 37969-03A.

The bike operated well however in the last month I have been having problems changing gears, not all the time but going back down the gears is worse then going up. Not sure whats happening as sometimes I need to lift the shifter up, down, up and then down for it to click in to gear. When changing gears the leaver feels like there is play in it.

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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Have you adjusted the clutch as per the manual? First things first.
 
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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No, it is a hydraulic clutch.
 
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Is the reservoir full?
 
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Is there a bleed on the clutch and there should be some type of adjustment on the clutch inside the primary I would think. I know very little about hydraulic clutches on HD's but it seems there should be some way to adjust this clutch.
 
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Thanks for the comments.

I am not sure of the technical details; However I dropped the bike off to our local dealer yesterday and will advise on the outcome.
 
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