When I go from first to N, it just flies past it on the dash. Does anyone else have this problem? Now with the engine off no problem
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Trouble finding neutral
When I go from first to N, it just flies past it on the dash. Does anyone else have this problem? Now with the engine off no problem
It sounds like a clutch adjustment issue....Originally Posted by lightnin
Jim Murphy
EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
Iron Butt Rider 2001
WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.
Common problem, I just lightly tap on the heal shifter, And it goes in...[Most of the time..]
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
neutral
make sure you have the exact amount of oil in your primary and your clutch is adjusted. If you have the hydraulic non adjustable clutch the primary needs more oil than the adjustable clutch
Changing to real gear oil in the transmission solved my problems. I use Bel-Ray 85W-140. There are many other choices for Harley transmission gear oil. I also use a heel tap from first to get to neutral.
Having a 2014 I use 40 ounces of H-D Formula+ for the primary/clutch.
Bob
Lots of good advice.
Could be a combination of many things.
Run some good gear oil in tranny, like redline shockproof
Have the clutch adjusted correctly, and the primary not overfilled, which is commonly done at dealerships. (the clutch dragging from improper adjustment and/or overfilled primary is the most common reason for difficulty in finding neutral)
Use heim joints on shift linkage for more positive input from the foot
When in first, it is usually easier to tap the heel shifter to get to neutral, than to lift the toe shifter.
Kevin
All due respect to all that gave an opinion here, but there Is not a product available anywhere that will claim It can help you find neutral, oil companies would love to make that claim but they can't, JMHO.
My advise is to stop trying to find neutral with your toe, It's a simple tap with your heal and knowing how much pressure to apply, try this before throwing money at a non existing problem.
Also, a quick throttle blip while attempting to hit N helps.
2015 Tri Glide Ultra Classic - White Hot Pearl / Blue Hot Pearl
I'll double check my clutch adjustment.Thanks for the in put. I'am old school and took the heel shifter off the first thing. I'll check the clutch adjustment first.
Plus 1 on the Redline Shockproof. Used that in my CVO Convertible, it worked wonders!
learning curve
I have never ridden with a heel shifter and I'am 68. So after reading your replies I go put the heel shifter back on and found netural first try now just have to remember "light tap" Thanks for the advice
how new is the bike ? if it's new it will get better as time goes on.
hardheaded
The bike doesn't get better at it.... The guy shifting it gets better at it......
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
i meant as the bike became broken in it will loosen up some . every new bike i've had was tight when new.The bike doesn't get better at it.... The guy shifting it gets better at it...
hardheaded
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