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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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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.

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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Is your tension screw on your throttle a little tight?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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You know what...it probably is....I like a tighter throttle and may have cranked it a little tight...I'm about to go out so I will loosen that up and see what happens. I hadn't realized that could be the culprit. Thanks!
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Sometimes I catch myself. Not letting off of the throttle quickly enough before disengaging the clutch.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Mine does the same thing occasionally. I'm thinking that it may be either the IAC ot TP sensor starting to go bad.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Same here. Occasionally.
 
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I tried tightening and loosening it up and a little looser makes it slightly better but not a fix. It still does it! Any ideas ladies and gents? Thanks a lot for all your help again.
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Try lubing the throttle cables..
 
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Sounds more like a throttle problem than a clutch problem.
 
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Mine does the exact same thing, and has since I bought it (used) I just shool it off as a Harley thing. I'll be watching this thread.
 
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