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Old 09-01-2018, 04:44 PM
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Failure of the clutch switch will prevent starting in gear. But, shouldn’t cause stalling.

Also, to the other poster, there is no gear position sensor, on”y a neutral switch. Gear position is determined by RPM vs. MPH, but since that is not deterministic with the clutch pulled in, it is blank with the clutch pulled in. If the clutch switch is failed to indicate always pulled in, then gear position will not be displayed.
 
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Old 09-01-2018, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Failure of the clutch switch will prevent starting in gear. But, shouldn’t cause stalling.

Also, to the other poster, there is no gear position sensor, on”y a neutral switch. Gear position is determined by RPM vs. MPH, but since that is not deterministic with the clutch pulled in, it is blank with the clutch pulled in. If the clutch switch is failed to indicate always pulled in, then gear position will not be displayed.
It does, can't say why but it definitely makes the idle erratic and it will stutter and stall at lights usually when you try to throttle up. How I know mine needs lubing again.
 
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Old 09-01-2018, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer


Also, to the other poster, there is no gear position sensor, on”y a neutral switch. Gear position is determined by RPM vs. MPH, but since that is not deterministic with the clutch pulled in, it is blank with the clutch pulled in. If the clutch switch is failed to indicate always pulled in, then gear position will not be displayed.
I ride an Indian. It has a gear position sensor.

 
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Old 09-01-2018, 05:14 PM
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I ride an Indian. It has a gear position sensor.
I have a multiple gear position sensors....my throttle hand and brain
 
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My switch pack and clutch lever is on order for warranty replacement now count me in on the problem also
 
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Old 09-02-2018, 06:53 AM
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Mine is still intermittent and not related to moisture. Only fails after sitting in sun a while. Going in next week under warranty to correct..
 
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Originally Posted by psyshack
Well you be sure to let us know what a real motorcycle is. Hope that works out for ya
I'm not going to get rid of the King,,, just going to get another FJR1300ES a 2018 this time. It will work out fantastic. BUT I just found out a cousin passed away this morning. So I'm grounded. Even if I had got off this morning on the King I would be coming back home to be with family. Sucks about my Cuz passing... He was a great guy. We had a lot of fun over the years.

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Copy that man. Hang in there. Sorry for your troubles. Not every machine is trouble free as you know. There's a new King in my horizon to park next to the Heritage
 
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Old 09-02-2018, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
a good company should make your problem their problem under warranty periods..what you stated would be tough for HD though as there would be a showroom full of new bikes in various states of disassembly
Man, a showroom full of bikes in states of disassembly - that speaks volumes doesn't it? yep..... think ill wait on an M8 purchase!

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Off to get in the cage and go motorcycle shopping for a real motorcycle. Should have never sold my 2017 FJR.
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what do you consider a "REAL" motorcycle - there are many new highly reliable model bikes out there - other than Harley! I know a few who went over to the new Yamaha transcontinental & claim its a much better bike than their HD`s were (they came off road glide ultras & Limited's) - I couldn't make that move but hey BMW, Honda & Indian are doing a pretty good job unless you just have to have a HD

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Well you be sure to let us know what a real motorcycle is. Hope that works out for ya
I'm not going to get rid of the King,,, just going to get another FJR1300ES a 2018 this time. It will work out fantastic. BUT I just found out a cousin passed away this morning. So I'm grounded. Even if I had got off this morning on the King I would be coming back home to be with family. Sucks about my Cuz passing... He was a great guy. We had a lot of fun over the years.[/QUOTE]

Sorry for your loss.....!

 
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Old 09-02-2018, 09:32 AM
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Man, a showroom full of bikes in states of disassembly - that speaks volumes doesn't it? yep..... think ill wait on an M8 purchase!
well my wild exaggeration comment was only really because of a recent parts availability issue we had that laid up my wife's Freewheeler far too long..head bolts on back order..ridiculous to put a customer out in the middle of Summer for a few weeks for some freaking bolts
 
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Failure of the clutch switch will prevent starting in gear. But, shouldn’t cause stalling.

Caused stalling on my 17 Road Glide. Idle was erratic and engine would cut out during slow speed maneuvers. Almost dropped the bike the first couple times it happened. Dealer replaced everything and all was good again. My 18 has been perfect... so far.

psychack, my condolences. All the best to you and your family.
 
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