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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 04:04 PM
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Default 2003 1200XL S rolling clunk problem

My problem is not the "kick it in first gear from a stop clunking", it is when I release the clutch from a stop and start rolling. Symptoms are with the clutch fully released and rolling in first gear, RPM's increase slightly as if there is no load on the motor because there isn't. Then just as quickly, she will clunk, reengage and be on her merry way. This mostly happens when cold but has happened when hot. Replaced clutch, (steel and friction plates,spring) to no avail. It needed a replacement anyway, bike had stock clutch with the grenade plate but it was intact. Previous owner told me he had the stator and rotor replaced. Bike has 15,000 miles on it and I want to keep it. Anyone ever had this happen to them, this is a first for me. Any insight would be a help. Thanks
 
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