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Old 07-29-2005, 05:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Clutch not releasing on new bike?

I have a 2003 suzuki intruder 800 with 3000 mls on it.
the problem is I noticed when the bike is not running if i leave it in gear and pull the clutch in the bike is hard to push like the clutch is still engaged. Is this normal. Also if i start it in gear it feels like maybe it jerks foward alittle.
could the clutch be bad already? I tried bleeding the clutch but there was no air in the system. No slipping or anything.Is there an inspection cover that i can take off to see if clutch is disengaging?
thanks for any info