Loud Shifts

[Hoagie]

Hey there all, I'm new to the Tri-Glide Trike riding world and I was wondering if its normal for these machines to make loud shifts once they are warmed up? Or does it just sound loud because of the sound getting trapped around, and under all of the body work? The shifting feels normal too. I'm riding a 2016 TG Ultra 6 speed with only 17k on it.....Thanks

[rhino 2]

Hey there all, I'm new to the Tri-Glide Trike riding world and I was wondering if its normal for these machines to make loud shifts once they are warmed up? Or does it just sound loud because of the sound getting trapped around, and under all of the body work? The shifting feels normal too. I'm riding a 2016 TG Ultra 6 speed with only 17k on it.....Thanks

Rich .......Welcome To Trike-Talk........Loud shifts especially from neutral to first are part of the Harley charm.....So yes it is normal...

[ol' school]

Rich, welcome to Trike Talk!

[Old Road Dog]

Hey there all, I'm new to the Tri-Glide Trike riding world and I was wondering if its normal for these machines to make loud shifts once they are warmed up? Or does it just sound loud because of the sound getting trapped around, and under all of the body work? The shifting feels normal too. I'm riding a 2016 TG Ultra 6 speed with only 17k on it.....Thanks

If you are new to HD you will find the "clunk" from neutral to first very common. But from 2nd up it should snick into gear, more or less. "Loud shifts" are abnormal running up through the gears. Check the linkage and make sure it moves freely and dosnt bind. Check your clutch adjustment also if you have a cable non hydraulic clutch.

[Sully]

Hello Rich........Welcome to Trike Talk.........

Loud Shifts are OK.........

[Jack Klarich]

Welcome to Trike Talk, listen to the advice already given

Clutch adjustment and warm up before you head out, Pull the clutch in after counting to 3

You will be good to go

Have a great time and don't worry

[Rogue1]

I know for me the RPM at which I shift makes a lot of difference in how much clunk I get. Except neutral to first.

[1dn5up]

After the warm up in neutral , shut down and restart in first . No clunk , no problem .

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Welcome to Trike Talk, listen to the advice already given

Clutch adjustment and warm up before you head out, Pull the clutch in after counting to 3

You will be good to go

Have a great time and don't worry

That is what I do except I count to 10.

[Rogue1]

Welcome to Trike Talk, listen to the advice already given

Clutch adjustment and warm up before you head out, Pull the clutch in after counting to 3

You will be good to go

Have a great time and don't worry

Jack, how long do you warm up? If it's REAL cold out I can understand. In normal weather even at idle for 3 to 4 minutes the only part that will get warm is the heads. Been riding for 57 years. Once the oil pressure is up (seconds) shift out of neutral and ease down the driveway. Better yet if the clunk really bothers you start up in gear and then head down the driveway.

[Jd1a]

Same as Rogue1, spirited acceleration it shifts good. Stop and go is banging gears. Dealer said no problem.

[WindyOne]

I use Redline in the transmission. I find it quiets the gears more than stock oil. It might just be in my head but that is ok with me.

[ISP-FL]

I use BelRay 85W140 tranny oil in my transmission and my regular shifts are smoother than when I used Syn-3. As far as starting up and shifting into 1st the "clunk" doesn't bother me. I'm always in a warm climate so when I first start the bike I let it idle just long enough for me to put my gloves on and turn the cruise on, then I clunk it into 1st and go.

[Jack Klarich]

Jack, how long do you warm up? If it's REAL cold out I can understand. In normal weather even at idle for 3 to 4 minutes the only part that will get warm is the heads. Been riding for 57 years. Once the oil pressure is up (seconds) shift out of neutral and ease down the driveway. Better yet if the clunk really bothers you start up in gear and then head down the driveway.

A good 5 minutes, the engine management will kick on, then u are good to go

After a hard run, I use a large floor fan from an old swamp cooler to remove the heat for about an hour

[Papa Zook]

I use Redline in the transmission. I find it quiets the gears more than stock oil. It might just be in my head but that is ok with me.

Thats all I use, it works.