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I just bought a used 2004 America. Seemed to ride just fine. Had 3000 miles on it. Put about 15 miles on it today and parked it. Fired it up a few minutes later and when I went from neutral to 1st it cut off. It does this each time as if the clutch is not engaging. I can roll the bike in gear while holding in the clutch but it turns off each time I try to go from neutral to 1st while its running. Any ideas what the problem might be??
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(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Worn Saddle
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Quote:
kickstand?
Frank
+1 Check the kickstand switch.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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DUH!!! Thanks folks. Boy do I feel stupid! Guess you might suspect I'm not the most mechanically inclined. I don't remember the old 72 Bonnie I rode back in the 70's having one of those. Maybe it did and I just don't remember. Been a long time. Anyway, I just made a 900 mile roundtrip to pick up my America and I was beginning to think there was a reason for the good deal I got. Thanks again for the help.
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No the 72 didn't have one, I owned one too. one great bike. 
Beautiful Black, T Bike pipes cross pipe blocked 18 tooth.
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New Technology got me to..... great safety feature though. 
Phil C
If you dont believe there's a price for this sweet paradise
Remind me to show you the scars...
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always nice when it is an easy and free fix
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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