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why does my Sportster roll when in gear

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Old 09-25-2016 | 04:41 PM
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I felt the vibration coming from the motor I stopped on the side of the road to see about the vibration when I started back I noticed the clutch is going out how to change the clutch disk and the clutch band I must have done something wrong because when I put my bike in gear it still rolls forward I've watched a bunch of videos on YouTube just can't figure it out please help
 
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Old 09-25-2016 | 07:59 PM
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Some info on your bike would help. Common clutch maintenance areas are the first thing to address.

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Old 09-25-2016 | 08:07 PM
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How far does it roll?
 
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Old 09-26-2016 | 05:51 AM
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It sounds as if your clutch may need adjusting, but more details as above will help. If it is creeping, that is due to clutch drag, because the plates are not freeing fully when the clutch lever is pulled in.
 
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Old 09-26-2016 | 09:03 AM
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Agreed. I'd adjust the clutch before doing anything else. It is a simple procedure.

Easy video to follow.
 
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