If i put the clutch in on a motorcycle & give it gas & the bike wants to go forward,what could be the problem?

Question

The bike is a 1998 Harley Davidson Roadking.

Answer 1

the clutch isnt adjusted properly thats all

Answer 2

Adjust clutch, or could be a spring in your housing, try cable first

Answer 3

Did you just put a clutch in or a new cable on yourself?And if so what qualifications or knowledge do you have of same?Generally the clutch could be INSTALLED improperly or the clutch and or cable ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY.Or you could have been sold the wrong parts.It's always a good idea to compare parts when exchanging them.

Answer 4

keep your brakes on whilst you figure this one out he he.

Answer 5

Clutch cable has stretched and not allowing clutch to fully engage. $20.00 solution

Answer 6

personally, I rarely use the clutch on a race track, except fo those corners that are way tight and i need a little more power...

try adjusting it......

Answer 7

Old cable and new clutch springs equal creeping.   You need to know that the torque on the clutch plate springs is right.  was done right or just adjust the cable........but if you can put a new clutch in you have mastered the cable theory.

Answer 8

I can see that as being a problem on the start line. always getting a jump start......

Clutch needs adjusting or replacing.

You would get better answers in the Motorcycle section.

Answer 9

The best advice i can give you is.....Please read forum choices before you post.

This is "Motorcycle Racing", You would get a better response in "Cars & Transportation"> "Motorcycles"