Harley Trike "HARD" to find neutral problem fixed for me!
I'm new to Trike Talk forum....But I bought a brand new Harley 2016 Tri Glide last year and noticed immediately that it was often insanely difficult to find neutral....
....so I took it back to Harley Dealer who asked me when the problem occurs? ....I said, "Most of the time, and every time someones watching me trying to start the damn thing!" Dealer told me these newer trikes were hydraulic and cannot be adjusted as the older models were. Dealer continued to state that maybe it would get better with time and wear........................."IT DID NOT!"
....so, one day I was talking to a Harley Certified Mechanic at a different Harley dealer and mentioned my continuing "finding neutral" problem ....He said "oh yeah, I know about this issue and what to do to fix it." He told me to change my primary oil to Amsoil Primary Oil, and change my transmission fluid to Amsoil HD Extreme Fluid.
...I thought the dude had maybe smelled to many brake fluid fumes or something because surely Harley would have the very best fluids in a brand new bike!
So, I just disregarded his comment about the oils .........THEN, after a few more embarrassing moments of "finding neutral" at the gas stations (often after someone had complimented me on my nice ride - and was expecting a stylish crank, beastly throttle rumble and a "Cool Dude" exit!) ....Well, I'd had enough and decided to try changing these 2 fluids.....So I purchased the Amsoil products at the local Harley Dealer, went home and changed the oils.
......At first I noticed no change in finding neutral.... So, I drove the beast a couple of hundred more miles and was "SHOCKED at the difference.....I now find neutral 98% of every time I need it!" .......I understand this is a big problem with these new trikes and hopefully this info will help someone else too!!!!!
......This really worked for me. No, I don't sell these products or even know anyone that does... and maybe other fluids will work as well?
(also note: you can start engine by placing in first gear while right foot is on the brake = sales dealer didn't tell me that when I purchased the trike.)
I'm new to Trike Talk forum....But I bought a brand new Harley 2016 Tri Glide last year and noticed immediately that it was often insanely difficult to find neutral....
....so I took it back to Harley Dealer who asked me when the problem occurs? ....I said, "Most of the time, and every time someones watching me trying to start the damn thing!" Dealer told me these newer trikes were hydraulic and cannot be adjusted as the older models were. Dealer continued to state that maybe it would get better with time and wear........................."IT DID NOT!"
....so, one day I was talking to a Harley Certified Mechanic at a different Harley dealer and mentioned my continuing "finding neutral" problem ....He said "oh yeah, I know about this issue and what to do to fix it." He told me to change my primary oil to Amsoil Primary Oil, and change my transmission fluid to Amsoil HD Extreme Fluid.
...I thought the dude had maybe smelled to many brake fluid fumes or something because surely Harley would have the very best fluids in a brand new bike!
So, I just disregarded his comment about the oils .........THEN, after a few more embarrassing moments of "finding neutral" at the gas stations (often after someone had complimented me on my nice ride - and was expecting a stylish crank, beastly throttle rumble and a "Cool Dude" exit!) ....Well, I'd had enough and decided to try changing these 2 fluids.....So I purchased the Amsoil products at the local Harley Dealer, went home and changed the oils.
......At first I noticed no change in finding neutral.... So, I drove the beast a couple of hundred more miles and was "SHOCKED at the difference.....I now find neutral 98% of every time I need it!" .......I understand this is a big problem with these new trikes and hopefully this info will help someone else too!!!!!
......This really worked for me. No, I don't sell these products or even know anyone that does... and maybe other fluids will work as well?
(also note: you can start engine by placing in first gear while right foot is on the brake = sales dealer didn't tell me that when I purchased the trike.)
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