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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Default Question about taking off in first gear?
When the bike is cold and take off in first gear it is a smooth transition But when the bike gets warmed up and I let the clutch just about all the way out I feel a chatter and or whiplash in the power train. Any ideas ? Thanks Bob.
 
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My Road King Classic does this...I'd be interested to know what the answer is. My knowledgable friends are all suggesting the primary chain is out of adjustment.

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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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Default RE: Question about taking off in first gear?
Just guessing.

primary chain adjustment...clutch adjustment...primary oil...warped clutch plates...you ran over a Cat/Dog/Squirl/Snake/Lawyer/Ex-wife or all the above...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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ORIGINAL: gsparesa

Just guessing.
...you ran over a Cat/Dog/Squirl/Snake/Lawyer/Ex-wife or all the above...
Take out the dog and the squirrel and that's one great ride!!!
 
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yea dont hit squirrels
 
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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Default RE: Question about taking off in first gear?
I'd tend to agree with the Primary chain adjustment...

Mac
 
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