A weird one...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NYC
It's kind of hard to explain but whenever I disengage the clutch it sounds like the RPM's continue wherever they were last for a good second or two after pulling in the clutch lever. I have a 2003 RK FLHCRI with Big Shot Duals, FM PCIII and stage I air cleaner. Would a bad clutch cause this? Sticking throttle? I'm lost for ideas here as I have never had this happen before.
Thanks for helpin' out a noob!
Mike
Thanks for helpin' out a noob!
Mike
Tourer
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Does the throttle grip "snap" back when you release, or does it seem sluggish? I had to replace my throttle cable and it took 3-4 adjustments over a week or so to get it just right, it would seem ok then after a day or so it would seem to be "hanging" open, not sure of the technical jargon here. After adjusting it a few times it snaps right back every time and has been good for several weeks.
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Mike
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
The engine RPM is not dependent on the clutch. If your RPM is hanging you are almost certainly out of adjustment on the throttle cables, they are gummed up, or you simply aren't allowing the throttle to return. If you have them adjusted too tight, they will return to the stop slowly. Back off the adjuster and prove the cables are not frayed or gummed up. Then adjust the pull cable until there is a little free play, (1/16"-1/8" not sure, don't have SM in front of me.) then adjust the return cable slack out. Snap the throttle open and closed while adjusting the return cable. When you don't get that snap shut sound anymore, stop and put just a little slack back in the return cable. Turn handlebars left and right and check throttle return in those positions as well. A little more slck in the return cable may be required. The throttle position sensor could misread and inject more fuel, if injected, but the throttle plate would still be closed and not allow any air in. It would be like running a hot engine on choke.
Last edited by slickrick_58; Sep 1, 2011 at 12:18 AM. Reason: spelling
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From: Central IN
+1. I adjusted the throttle cable per the SM and the throttle grip "snaps back" also.
I've also noticed other bikes I'm following when they go to slow down they can "coast & slow", where I have to downshift or brake to get the same slowdown.
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That is exactly what mine does. I'm the only one that has to use brakes to slow down for curves, even when running a lower gear
