Hey everybody. I've got a 2008 sporty 1200L that I'm having a problem with and really need some help! It's all stock, fuel-injected, recent oil change. I bought it in June with 2,000 miles on it. It's got about 5,000 now.
I'm noticing a significant shudder when I'm accelerating. It's pretty loud and I can feel it though the bike. It's most noticeable when I first start accelerating but continues until I'm cruising. It still feels a little rough at cruising speed.
- Starts up just fine
- No problems while idling
- Shuddering does not happen when the clutch is in
- Does not happen when twisting the throttle with the clutch in
- Worst after changing gear and letting out the clutch
- I still feel it but less so when accelerating while in the same gear, (no clutch use)
- Accelerating harder/faster doesn't seem to change it
I'm thinking a clutch issue? But it still happens while accelerating and not using the clutch. Any help would really appreciated. I'm taking it to the local HD dealer tomorrow but would like to have some idea of what I'm looking at, especially if it's not something they figure out right away.
I'm noticing a significant shudder when I'm accelerating. It's pretty loud and I can feel it though the bike. It's most noticeable when I first start accelerating but continues until I'm cruising. It still feels a little rough at cruising speed.
- Starts up just fine
- No problems while idling
- Shuddering does not happen when the clutch is in
- Does not happen when twisting the throttle with the clutch in
- Worst after changing gear and letting out the clutch
- I still feel it but less so when accelerating while in the same gear, (no clutch use)
- Accelerating harder/faster doesn't seem to change it
I'm thinking a clutch issue? But it still happens while accelerating and not using the clutch. Any help would really appreciated. I'm taking it to the local HD dealer tomorrow but would like to have some idea of what I'm looking at, especially if it's not something they figure out right away.