First time with a HD Triglide

[jimz71]

I finally crossed over. 25 + years with Honda s and Suzuki's. I recently purchased a 2014 HD Triglide with 7400 miles on it. I am having some problems with slipping my gears into neutral. Any suggestions that I should consider ? It occurs most when I am going to go into reverse. Is there some adjustments in the gear box ? I am planning to wait until my next service and ask the dealer to look into my problem.

 

[David357]

:Congrats:

 

[Kristie]

Congratulations and welcome from central ND! On our 2017 Triglide I find it easier to find neutral by tapping the heel shifter from first gear. I don't seem to have much luck using the toe shifter. Best of luck and enjoy!

 

[Gorilla]

make sure the clutch is adjusted correctly and then use a good oil in both the trans and primary. oil is discussed in several threads on the forum. congrats on the purchase

 

[LadyonaMission]

I agree with Kristi on the heel tap. Have fun on your Harley. orag:

 

[rhino 2]

I finally crossed over. 25 + years with Honda s and Suzuki's. I recently purchased a 2014 HD Triglide with 7400 miles on it. I am having some problems with slipping my gears into neutral. Any suggestions that I should consider ? It occurs most when I am going to go into reverse. Is there some adjustments in the gear box ? I am planning to wait until my next service and ask the dealer to look into my problem.

Finding neutral is a common problem, I learned to put it in first, Then just ''Lightly'' tap the heal shifter back into neutral...Also i would check' or have the dealer check the shifter rod for excess slop...Too much play in the rod will also make finding neutral hard...

 

[Bikerbozo]

Congrats on the purchase. What has already been said about clutch being properly adjusted. Also, easiest to get to neutral if still in motion, even just a little bit.

 

[Triglide1950]

Congrats on the purchase. As several have mentioned clutch adjustment, but I also switched to Belay 85W 140. Really made a difference and mine shifts better.

 

[desertclassic]

Congratulations, I have a 14 triglide that I bought new. It took a little time to get the neutral shift system down. I moved the shift levers lower to the floorboard and always go to neutral from 1st gear with a slight tap of the heel and making sure the clutch lever is fully pulled. Enjoy the trike. Jim

 

[consitter]

Congrats on the purchase. What has already been said about clutch being properly adjusted. Also, easiest to get to neutral if still in motion, even just a little bit.

This is a biggie.

 

[Redharley]

Welcome, easiest is like they say slip it in while still moving right before the stop. Once you get used to it it will come naturally. Best of riding,