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Old 03-13-2019, 10:02 PM
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My 11 would do that when I need to adjust the clutch.
 
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Old 03-13-2019, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by K Melancon
My 11 would do that when I need to adjust the clutch.
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Clutch adjustment has nothing to do with it. The switch is at the hand grip...which is not affected by clutch adjustment. And oh yeah...the hydraulic clutches aren’t adjustable.
 
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Old 03-13-2019, 11:19 PM
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No changes. It just started acting up. Took a long ride on Saturday and I didn't notice an issue, but again I don't make a habit of starting it in gear, so it could have been doing this for a while now.
Common side effect of that switch going out is idle can get erratic and can stall at take off, how I discovered mine was bad.
 
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"Seems really early for the switch pack to go out"

I guess you're new to Harleys?
 
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Old 03-14-2019, 04:44 AM
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I understand it's a safety thing, but Harleys didn't have them for years. Then people what happened got stupid?
I someone doesn't know NOT to start the bike in gear without pulling in the clutch first maybe they shouldn't be riding.
I understand **** happens, but it's something you'll only do once.
Bypass the damn thing.
Just sayin'
 
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Old 03-14-2019, 05:11 AM
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Neutral switch?
 
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Old 03-14-2019, 07:46 AM
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Rushmore - Left switch pack.
 
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Old 03-14-2019, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
I understand it's a safety thing, but Harleys didn't have them for years. Then people what happened got stupid?
I someone doesn't know NOT to start the bike in gear without pulling in the clutch first maybe they shouldn't be riding.
I understand **** happens, but it's something you'll only do once.
Bypass the damn thing.
Just sayin'
I believe it's part of the Can Buss system so I don't know how you could bypass it. That's why the whole module needs to be replaced, you can't get the switch anymore.
I would think there is an active DTC so the Security light or check engine light might be on.

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-29661-...es.html#pcodes

 
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Old 03-14-2019, 08:10 AM
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I understand it's a safety thing, but Harleys didn't have them for years. Then people what happened got stupid?
Well that happened at least 10 years ago as I have a clutch switch on a 2008 Sportster Custom.
 
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Old 03-14-2019, 08:16 AM
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I know the touring bikes got them in 2007.
 
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