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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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My 07 ULTRA will not start in gear with clutch pulled . Srarts fine in neutral. Is there a sensor,a switch,or a fuse that could be bad ?
 
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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All the above. Most likely has something to with clutch over-ride switch located on the left handle grip and activated when you pull in the clutch. There is an interlock that over-rides the safety so you can't accidently start bike in gear unless clutch is pulled in. Some people disconnect this option so bike can only be started in neutral. (another switch involved here)
 
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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If you ever replaced the stock lever for a chrome one, you might have a lever that no longer engages the switch.
 
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