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Hi I have a harley FLSTN 2008 Softtail Heritage. I was riding my bike today when it suddenly stopped letting me select gears. It will select gears as normal however, it remains idle like it is in the neutral position. Therefore, bike does not ride at all. Why would this happen?

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Possibly a clutch or primary chain problem or more than likely the layshaft in the gearbox is not driving the mainshaft due to a pawl missing on the selector. The main drive belt is OK I suppose?
Strip down the gear box to find out.

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