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What is keeping my 2017 Road Glide from starting when it's in gear with the clutch lever pulled in?

Happened to me twice today.
 
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faulty clutch switch..warranty item..unfortunately my wife's M8 is on her 2nd one and it's bad too..service writer said he's seen a fair share of these problems
 
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What is keeping my 2017 Road Glide from starting when it's in gear with the clutch lever pulled in?

Happened to me twice today.
Was the kickstand down?
 
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the lockout switch on the clutch system.

Wont let you start it while in gear.
Needs adjustment or replacement.
 
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Was the kickstand down?
No kickstand switch. And no it was up.
 
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faulty clutch switch..warranty item..unfortunately my wife's M8 is on her 2nd one and it's bad too..service writer said he's seen a fair share of these problems
Do you happen to have a part number on your work order?
 
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Do you happen to have a part number on your work order?
probably not what you wanted part number wise, and no we didn't pay a dime!
 
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probably not what you wanted part number wise, and no we didn't pay a dime!
Sweet just what I needed. Part number is on there.
 
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Sweet just what I needed. Part number is on there.
sometimes the part numbers on the R.O. cross reference or correlate to something else from the P&A but hope that is it
 
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sometimes the part numbers on the R.O. cross reference or correlate to something else from the P&A but hope that is it
It's the correct part number. My dealership doesn't have it.

 
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