Stalls going in-gear

inspectsir · Mar 10, 2019

My 1500 will start in N, but then jerks and cuts off going into 1st gear. Was doing fine until now.

Jack Klarich · Mar 10, 2019

Sounds like you need a clutch adjustment

CrystalPistol · Mar 10, 2019

Clutch activation is hydraulic, having air in it will lessen travel of clutch when you squeeze the lever. Sounds like you need to check fluid level and maybe bleed it, and check for leaks. Could be a bad seal in slave cylinder too.

Also, look at a bushing replacement where lever pushes on push rod end. If never done, good chance it needs a new one.

I'd look for leakage, check level, and bleed first.

Trail Blazer · Mar 10, 2019

when I trike my 1500 I left the kick stand on it, one time I could start the wing but when I put into gear it would die. it was my kick stand was down just a little and the switch would not let it run. some times in a crowded I easy the kick stand down as a safety measure

rodekyll · Mar 10, 2019

Clever, when intended. But I just gotta know -- did you leave the kickstand on for that reason?

Trail Blazer · Mar 11, 2019

rodekyll said:
Clever, when intended. But I just gotta know -- did you leave the kickstand on for that reason?

no I was going to remove the kickstand later, but after looking at it, I could see no problem with leaving it as is.

trikeman · Mar 11, 2019

Try starting with clutch engaged in 1st gear. If it drags or tries to “creep” when trying to start you got a problem in your hydraulic clutch system. :wave4:

bluewinger2000 · Mar 11, 2019

1500 clutch

I tride to send you a privet message on a easy way to bleed your clutch but i can not send it to you for some reason if you want the info send me your email address and i will send it to you.

inspectsir · Mar 14, 2019

Thanks

Thanks everyone. The fluid was low and probably had air in it. I tried the "quick bleed method" by pumping the lever and then tying it down overnite. Worked.

Lee H. Mann · Mar 14, 2019

inspectsir said:
Thanks everyone. The fluid was low and probably had air in it. I tried the "quick bleed method" by pumping the lever and then tying it down overnite. Worked.

If the fluid is low, look for a leak beneath. Probably internal slave cylinder leaking into crankcase.:Shrug:

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