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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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ok today i was cleaning my RK custom and i went to move it (not running) and when i tried and pulled in the clutch it was like it wasnt engaging and wasnt moving. i havent road the bike in about 3 weeks but never had a problem before this, it wouldnt move in any gear then i started it and let it warm up for about 10-15 min and nothing changed then i tried to start it in 1st gear with the clutch engaged and it pulled the bike foward like i wasnt pulling in the clutch then went away and started and now seems to be ok. i checked the cable and everything looks and seems ok i just cant think what could of caused this to happen and do you think i might have a problem again... thanks for the help.. sorry if it seems confusing
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Mine does the same thing I think it's normal!! HA I could work for Harley!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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oof dont know but that sucks
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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and im not sure if im gonna burn out my starter trying to start it everytime this happens and drain my battery
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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it's ok ,the oil is running out of the clutch,and the plates are "sticking together" normal thing when they set.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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the cold weather could be causing your clutches to stick fluid id thicker making clutches to bind to gether should be ok when it warms up
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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ok cool thanks guys now i feel a little better
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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NORMAL... Agree!
 
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Ditto on the normal.....
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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my 03 does that too
 
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