Hard shifting
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I've got a 98 road king with 90k on it that shifts like butter. As I was reading the responses in this thread, I was going to suggest you check your primary chain tension. I don't know anything about automatic tensioners but It sounds like yours could be too tight. I would also pull the clutch plates and fibers for a service. Clean, inspect, replace, and adjust. Lastly, I put 1 qt of Amsoil primary fluid in the primary. Your bike should take exactly the same amount. You don't have to go with Amsoil, that's just what I use. If this maintenance doesn't work, you might brace yourself for some transmission issues.
Keep us posted.
carl
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carl
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Finally tore down the clutch pack and discovered the issue. Some of the brass rivets on the spring plate in the kittle of the clutch pack popped out. The springs expanded and the rivets dragged so no matter how much I adjusted it just wasnt going to work right. Replaced it with and extra plate clutch pack and it now shifts great and grabs like it should. Thanks for all the advice.
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