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goes into gear w/clutch lever pulled '87 883

2K views 13 replies 7 participants last post by  SoftailBilly 
#1 ·
replaced clutch cable adjusted clutch cable . clutch appears to be disengaging but when i push shifter down w/ clutch lever pulled back it goes right into gear
 
#2 ·
I'm not sure what you are trying to say.

It is supposed to go in gear when you push the shifter down. :confused
 
#7 ·
Do you mean that it acts like you've released the clutch?


It is supposed to go into gear before you let the clutch lever out.

The clutch only disengages the drive train. It does not determine when the transmission is in gear or not.
 
#10 ·
I think he's saying the bike starts moving, as soon as it drops into gear. If that's the problem, it's the clutch adjustment, I'd guess he's not a mechanic, and this is his first try at adjusting the clutch. My suggestion....get a factory shop manual, read it carefully and follow the directions for clutch adjustments. UN-do everything and start from scratch.
 
#14 ·
Check UTube for clutch adjustments. Buy a HD manual for your year of bike as already suggested. Good Luck
 
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