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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hecklerboy
Man, glad I have an old adjustable cable clutch. I don't like the sounds of these hydraulic clutches.
My friend was sitting in traffic with his 2018 RG and it just started creeping forward with him. He had to lock the brakes and kill it to get it to stop. Found out the system needed bleeding.
thats very odd, I've had hydro clutches on my dirt bikes for decades, they are bullet proof, there is really nothing to contaminate the oil, and no heat in the system, I've actually never had to bleed one of them, unless I changed the hose or something.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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I second make sure heel shifter is not hitting floor board .
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mikes300
thats very odd, I've had hydro clutches on my dirt bikes for decades, they are bullet proof, there is really nothing to contaminate the oil, and no heat in the system, I've actually never had to bleed one of them, unless I changed the hose or something.
They told him it was pretty common on the new Harleys. Air in the fluid from the factory I guess.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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Check for play in the rear link arm. I had to replace mine twice for the same reason.
 
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