Hard finding neutral

smitty901 · Sep 21st, 2009, 06:24 PM

As glidr said adjust clutch correctly. get some good lube in gear box, and make sure primary is at correct level it will go right in any time any were

cavs1429 · Sep 21st, 2009, 07:23 PM

you will get use to it i still sometimes have trouble find it easyer

from 2nd to neutral

Carroll B · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

As glidr said adjust clutch correctly. get some good lube in gear box, and make sure primary is at correct level it will go right in any time any were

Before the 1K checkup I couldn't get it into neutral when the engine was really hot. When the indy moved the bike inside to start working on it his first comment was your clutch is way out of adjustment. (came this way from the factory and the dealer didn't do squat for the $500 set-up charge, not even smart enough to see the tour pack lights weren't plugged in) With the clutch adjusted properly it goes in at a stop from 1st to neutral, or from 2nd to neutral with ease. Most of the time I drop from second into neutral while the bike is still rolling so I can put both feet on the ground when the bike stops.

amckay63 · Sep 22nd, 2009, 12:56 PM

Make sure that the primary isn't overfilled. I was having trouble with finding neutral, went in and changed primary fluid and there was about 4 oz too much when I drained it. Refilled it with just a quart and presto... neutral is easy now.

flhrrider · Sep 28th, 2009, 05:29 PM

My '08 Road King was very difficult to shift into neutral till about 6K miles. There is no fifth gear whine from that trans at all. My '09 FLHT shifted into neutral like butter from mile 1. Fifth gear has a very loud howl. Any corelation?
I'd definitely prefer the hard to find neutral.
08flhrrider

Jack Klarich · Sep 28th, 2009, 05:38 PM

I agree with Glider

chancecx · Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:55 AM

Thanks, I brought my bike in and got the clutch adjusted and went with a synthetic oil. Works fine now thanks for evryones advise

glider · Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:57 AM

Glad they got it fixed for you.

Here's a bit more reading on this subject.

Finding Neutral - Harley Davidson Community

AcidRayn · Oct 2nd, 2009, 12:04 PM

Adjust the clutch and better oil in the primary

As usual im late

billnapabill · Oct 2nd, 2009, 12:20 PM

I'm with Glider, I gear down to 1st and then click it back up to neutral before the bike stops rolling. It's a tuff thing to find when the bike is stopped, and then by the time ya get there..........the light changed, it's almost not worth goin through the aggravation if ya miss the rolling oppertunity.

Sep 21st, 2009, 06:24 PM	#11
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,949 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral As glidr said adjust clutch correctly. get some good lube in gear box, and make sure primary is at correct level it will go right in any time any were __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Sep 21st, 2009, 07:23 PM	#12
cavs1429 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 ultra Join Date: Aug 22nd, 2009 Posts: 44 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral you will get use to it i still sometimes have trouble find it easyer from 2nd to neutral

Sep 22nd, 2009, 12:56 PM	#14
amckay63 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Dec 9th, 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 84 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral Make sure that the primary isn't overfilled. I was having trouble with finding neutral, went in and changed primary fluid and there was about 4 oz too much when I drained it. Refilled it with just a quart and presto... neutral is easy now.

Sep 28th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#15
flhrrider Start The Engine Ride: 08FLHR Join Date: Aug 27th, 2008 Posts: 27 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral My '08 Road King was very difficult to shift into neutral till about 6K miles. There is no fifth gear whine from that trans at all. My '09 FLHT shifted into neutral like butter from mile 1. Fifth gear has a very loud howl. Any corelation? I'd definitely prefer the hard to find neutral. 08flhrrider

Sep 28th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#16
Jack Klarich Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 856 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral I agree with Glider

Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:55 AM	#17
chancecx New Family Ride: 2009 streetglige Join Date: Sep 20th, 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Hard finding neutral Thanks, I brought my bike in and got the clutch adjusted and went with a synthetic oil. Works fine now thanks for evryones advise

Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:57 AM	#18
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,051 My Mood:	Re: Hard finding neutral Glad they got it fixed for you. Here's a bit more reading on this subject. Finding Neutral - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 2nd, 2009, 12:04 PM	#19
AcidRayn Play The Throttle Ride: 08 Ultra Join Date: May 28th, 2009 Posts: 154	Adjust the clutch and better oil in the primary As usual im late Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Oct 3rd, 2009 at 03:03 PM. Reason: Merge posts

Oct 2nd, 2009, 12:20 PM	#20
billnapabill Play The Throttle Ride: FLTRSE3 Join Date: Jun 26th, 2009 Posts: 217	Re: Hard finding neutral I'm with Glider, I gear down to 1st and then click it back up to neutral before the bike stops rolling. It's a tuff thing to find when the bike is stopped, and then by the time ya get there..........the light changed, it's almost not worth goin through the aggravation if ya miss the rolling oppertunity. __________________ "I'm gonna ride till I'm Satisfied" Walter Trout

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