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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Default Clutch slip on start

Hi to all that read this.....

I have a 2004 Road King with 2300 miles. As the bike warms up this problem gets worse. The clutch will slip as I start from a stopped position. I can find the friction zone and start moving slowly but when I let the clutch out all the way it will slip then grab and go.

It feels like the primary chain is slipping then locking into place.

Any thoughts please....
 
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