clutch switch
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As for starting in gear....its just easier and more convenient. I dont want to come out to my bike and have to put it in neutral every time just to start it. And as mentioned, stalled at a light as well..though so far that hasn't happened to me.
Last edited by teedoff65; Apr 23, 2020 at 12:51 PM.
Mine did this after I installed leather lever covers. I didn't realize it because I don't really do that often. By the time I figured out it wasn't starting in gear I had forgot about the leather covers. I tried everything, even replaced the switch pack and still had the problem. Then it dawned on me, I cut the leather covers off and wallah! The extra padding of the covers was keeping the switch from fully engaging.
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Ive had this problem with my softail since putting on a pair of Harley Nostalgia grips. These grips come with a bit of a palm swell, and im beginning to think that perhaps the slightly larger diameter in the center of the grip is causing a contact issue with the above mentioned switch. Its like the clutch lever can not achieve full travel. Anyone else experience this??? Haven't measure the circumference of the new grips vs. the originals but they feel a bit bigger in my hand.
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I've had this problem with my softailI since putting on a pair of Harley Nostalgia grips. These grips come with a bit of a palm swell, and im beginning to think that perhaps the slightly larger diameter in the center of the grip is causing a contact issue with the above mentioned switch. Its like the clutch lever can not achieve full travel. Anyone else experience this??? Haven't measure the circumference of the new grips vs. the originals but they feel a bit bigger in my hand.
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As long as we are correcting each other.....Is it not possible that a cable operated clutch could encounter the same issue for the very same reason? After looking over the entire thread there is not even the slightest mention of it being a problem specific to hydraulic clutches. As a matter of fact there is not even a hint of it being limited to hydraulic clutches until post number 8 on this thread, were the poster gives a clue as to his having a hydraulic clutch by mentioning that the bike is a 2017 model year touring bike. The post right before mine makes mention of the problem arising when installing leather covers on his clutch lever. Your exclusion of my suggestion that it could be the larger diameter of my grip, would be like suggesting that experience with a car and its working mechanicals is not relevant when discussing bikes. It is possible that both the cable actuated and hydraulically actuated clutches use the very same lockout switch or at the very least the same sort of switch doing the same job.
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As long as we are correcting each other.....Is it not possible that a cable operated clutch could encounter the same issue for the very same reason? After looking over the entire thread there is not even the slightest mention of it being a problem specific to hydraulic clutches. As a matter of fact there is not even a hint of it being limited to hydraulic clutches until post number 8 on this thread, were the poster gives a clue as to his having a hydraulic clutch by mentioning that the bike is a 2017 model year touring bike. The post right before mine makes mention of the problem arising when installing leather covers on his clutch lever. Your exclusion of my suggestion that it could be the larger diameter of my grip, would be like suggesting that experience with a car and its working mechanicals is not relevant when discussing bikes. It is possible that both the cable actuated and hydraulically actuated clutches use the very same lockout switch or at the very least the same sort of switch doing the same job.
I thought since my bike is listed in my signature, one would assume I was talking about a hydraulic clutch issue. And since we ARE on the M8 section and up until this year only touring models had the M8 engines, again I assumed it would be easy to figure which bike I was referring to.
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I don't remember seeing an issue with cruise control as it relates to the clutch switch issue. But to answer your question, yes mine still works...I use it all the time.
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You'll want to get that fixed. It also affects the idle behavior and can cause stalling. Also if you accidentally kill the engine when taking off, you could be in harms way if you can't pull inn the clutch and restart. This one's broke; time to fix it.
I would do as others have suggested. See if the pin is sticking and get it freed up. If that won't do it, replace.
I would do as others have suggested. See if the pin is sticking and get it freed up. If that won't do it, replace.
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You'll want to get that fixed. It also affects the idle behavior and can cause stalling. Also if you accidentally kill the engine when taking off, you could be in harms way if you can't pull inn the clutch and restart. This one's broke; time to fix it.
I would do as others have suggested. See if the pin is sticking and get it freed up. If that won't do it, replace.
I would do as others have suggested. See if the pin is sticking and get it freed up. If that won't do it, replace.