Bike not starting when in gear

alleyking · Jun 16th, 2009, 02:29 PM

I just added a TFI and new brake/clutch leavers to my 07 road king. I had to loosen the clutch cable a bit to get the original leaver off to install the new one.

I now notice that I cannot start the bike while its in gear with the clutch pulled in... I have to put it in neutural first. I am wondering if i dont have the clutch cable adjusted enough?
Is there a switch somewhere that I am missing?

Thanks

Hobbit · Jun 16th, 2009, 02:32 PM

check the magnetic sensor down by the kick stand, my heritage picked up a small metal shard and would not allow the bike to start unless in neutral

biglew55 · Jun 16th, 2009, 02:33 PM

There is a switch in the switch housing that is actuated by the clutch, similar to the brake light switch for the front brake. I would open up the housing and see if the clutch perch is alighned correctly, or if the switch is damaged.

glider · Jun 16th, 2009, 03:00 PM

Biglew hit the nail on the head BUT make sure the levers you bought has the tab to depress the switch first off on the clutch side.
I think this may be your problem. Only police levers from previous years will work because they had this feature a long time, the standard lever from years past will not work for you in this case and will give you the problem you are having now, it has to be levers for an 07 or later.

biglew55 · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Fitments are listed up to '07 and '08-up. I don't know first hand what the '07-'08 fitment details are for the levers. I know that '08 was first year for TBW, but I don't know if it was the first year for the cutch interlock. I'm just going by the fitment guidelines for HD PnA levers online.

Chrome Levers

Hobbit, we don't have the kickstand swith on the CONUS bikes.

glider · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:16 PM

07 was the first year for the clutch interlock except the cop bikes that had them for a while.

alleyking · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Well guys, you are correct as usual. I took the lever off of the clutch, and compaired it to the stock lever. The new lever does not have the little extened piece that can depress the switch. Looks like i am taking them back!

Thanks guys

Bud White · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM

what kind of levers were they ?

NEWHD74FAN · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alleyking

Well guys, you are correct as usual. I took the lever off of the clutch, and compaired it to the stock lever. The new lever does not have the little extened piece that can depress the switch. Looks like i am taking them back!

Thanks guys

Good call, real issue is you want the interlock as it is merely a safety issue...most of us have learned without, but sometimes hands slip and personally most all like to start the bike in neutral, just one less load on the starter (if you have clutch drag)...

biglew55 · Jun 17th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN

Good call, real issue is you want the interlock as it is merely a safety issue...most of us have learned without, but sometimes hands slip and personally most all like to start the bike in neutral, just one less load on the starter (if you have clutch drag)...

It's a good idea to have it funtional. It is not uncommon to stall a Harley leaving a stop, and it would be a pain to have to find neutral to restart.

Jun 16th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#1
alleyking New Family Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: May 12th, 2009 Posts: 7	Bike not starting when in gear I just added a TFI and new brake/clutch leavers to my 07 road king. I had to loosen the clutch cable a bit to get the original leaver off to install the new one. I now notice that I cannot start the bike while its in gear with the clutch pulled in... I have to put it in neutural first. I am wondering if i dont have the clutch cable adjusted enough? Is there a switch somewhere that I am missing? Thanks

Jun 16th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#2
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,734 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear check the magnetic sensor down by the kick stand, my heritage picked up a small metal shard and would not allow the bike to start unless in neutral __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 16th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#3
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,267 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear There is a switch in the switch housing that is actuated by the clutch, similar to the brake light switch for the front brake. I would open up the housing and see if the clutch perch is alighned correctly, or if the switch is damaged. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Jun 16th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,061 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear Biglew hit the nail on the head BUT make sure the levers you bought has the tab to depress the switch first off on the clutch side. I think this may be your problem. Only police levers from previous years will work because they had this feature a long time, the standard lever from years past will not work for you in this case and will give you the problem you are having now, it has to be levers for an 07 or later. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 16th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#5
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,267 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear Fitments are listed up to '07 and '08-up. I don't know first hand what the '07-'08 fitment details are for the levers. I know that '08 was first year for TBW, but I don't know if it was the first year for the cutch interlock. I'm just going by the fitment guidelines for HD PnA levers online. Chrome Levers Hobbit, we don't have the kickstand swith on the CONUS bikes. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Jun 16th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#6
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,061 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear 07 was the first year for the clutch interlock except the cop bikes that had them for a while. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#7
alleyking New Family Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: May 12th, 2009 Posts: 7	Re: Bike not starting when in gear Well guys, you are correct as usual. I took the lever off of the clutch, and compaired it to the stock lever. The new lever does not have the little extened piece that can depress the switch. Looks like i am taking them back! Thanks guys

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#8
Bud White Moderators Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 2,999 My Mood:	Re: Bike not starting when in gear what kind of levers were they ? __________________ "Tell me where I'm going, let my bones fall in the Dust, can't you hear that Ghost thats Calling as my Colt begins to Rust, in the Dust"

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