09GLDR
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I was merging onto the highway yesterday, shifted 1st through 5th gear no problem. Then went to grab 6th and the clutch lever went to the grip with no pressure at all on it and the end of the cable was hanging out of the housing... I did kinda panic at first, but gathered my thoughts and worked my way onto the shoulder, chopped the throttle, and began to downshift to about 3rd, slowing it just enough to shut it off without it tossing over the handlebars. My initial thought was the cable adjustment had come loose, but not so, it was fine so I pulled the derby cover and discovered that the clutch plate adjustment screw and locknut had backed itself almost all the way out! I ran it back in and and readjusted everything and life is good. My problem is, I've been riding Harleys for 10 yrs now and have never had this happen. I have about 1300 miles on this new 09 SG. Has anybody ever had this happen to them, if so, did it happen again? Thanks for any input guys. :dknow