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Jun 15, 2011 | 11:00 AM

#21

Cpitch

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From: MCALLEN ,TX

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Originally Posted by 1200Cdriver

I do think its that cut and dry, the clutch is not going to act up one minute and fix itself the next, no way.

Then how come only a couple of people are having the issue and not EVERY ONE?

I'm not suggesting that the clutch is 'fixing' itself either. I just dont think the engine is "hesitating". I think its an older bike with 16000 miles and something needs to be adjusted....but engine hesitation doesnt sound like a viable culprit..

Last edited by Cpitch; Jun 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM.

Jun 15, 2011 | 11:06 AM

#22

1200Cdriver

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From: Colonial Beach, Virginia

What I'm wondering is, how can we find out, possibly our descriptions differ for the same issue.

Jun 15, 2011 | 11:28 AM

#23

Ole T Sport

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From: Micawber, Manitoba

Try having the bike in 1st gear with the engine cold and stopped. Pull in the clutch and roll it back and forth.
This will tell you if your clutch plates are sticking together.

Last edited by Ole T Sport; Jun 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM.

Jun 15, 2011 | 11:47 AM

#24

wooly62

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From: Ocala, Florida

Someone told me to warm the bike up for 5-10 minutes before heading out. I did that this morning and it did Not do it. (Jump,skip or whatever the proper word is) Now when I get off word today I'm gonna warm the bike up again and see what happens.

Jun 15, 2011 | 12:27 PM

#25

WVHogRider

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From: Wheeling, WV

You do not need to warm it up for 5 to 10 minutes.......especially in Florida.

Jun 15, 2011 | 03:37 PM

#26

Saltwaterwop

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From: East Central Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole T Sport

Try having the bike in 1st gear with the engine cold and stopped. Pull in the clutch and roll it back and forth.
This will tell you if your clutch plates are sticking together.

Not a problem at all with mine in that regard.. Smooth rolling
I do this every time I ride to back it out of the driveway, then I start it with the garage door closed so I don't wake people up as badly.

I agree it seems to be more of a transmission/gear issue, as if it isn't full going into first gear and slipping teeth for a second or 2 and then catching, vs a clutch issue. Sort of like with a manual shift car/truck that will jump out of 1st gear (JOG) occasionally with heavy acceleration. Sometimes its the shift boot interfering with it going fully all the way into gear, other times its something else..

Mine is rare and I'm able to work around it happening to prevent it.

Jun 15, 2011 | 05:46 PM

#27

wooly62

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From: Ocala, Florida

I tried warming it up at work but it slipped again so I see that warming it up does nothing even in Florida. Saltwaterhop, yes. You described it to a tee. I'm at a point where I'm just gonna ride. It is what it is. Can't afford to pay anyone to look at it so I'm just gonna ride. Thanks everyone for the advice.