Putting trike in neutral

[Firewrench22]

I'm with the guys who slip it into neutral just before you come to a complete stop. Easy.

I'm not in the habit of putting it in neutral at a stop light. Especially now, with the Rekluse clutch. You can relax your left hand, let go of that clutch lever. When the light turns, or if that semi is coming, just throttle and go.

I love my Rekluse clutch. So does my worn out left arm.

 

[smiddlet68]

Couldnt Agree More

Does anyone else find it difficult to get your Trike into neutral? My 2009 Ultra Classic was the same way. When trying to put into neutral I go up/down, up/down, on and on until I finally find the sweet spot for neutral. Seems that Harleys are just frustrating for this function. If everyone else finds it easy what are you tricks? I am not a novice rider but this neutral shift thing is very frustrating. Thanks

I got about 520 miles on her now and it is getting easier.. the one thing i have noticed is if i am rolling when i do it it seem to be easier than at a dead stop.

 

[pipesndrums]

I am having the same issue, could not get it into N no matter what I tried. Spent lots of time trying different things.

I searched on YouTube and I found this video:

And I thought nah that's not going to work. But I tried it, engine off, and I do not know how it works but it worked for me twice in a row, slid straight into neutral.

Curious if anyone else has the same experience. Why would this work??

 

[rhino 2]

If you have a heel shifter......When at a stop in first Clutch in ...Very gently tap it with your heel...

But technically Harleys 'DON'T' have a neutral, There is just a very small air space where neutral is hiding....:laugh:...

''BUMP''.....

 

[Rogue1]

I keep my primary oil right at the bottom of the derby cover hole. Never had a problem. Just before I come to a stop give the lever a slight tap and she's right there as long as you are in first or second gear.2019 TG

 

[OLBLU]

Two things : shift into neutral just before you come to a stop and use Redline full syn trans fluid. Problem with neutral solved.

 

[windsurfed]

Finding neutral

OK, so Does anybody else have a testimony about using a different oil and making it easier to put in neutral.

1. I have read about redline and Amsoil and that seems to be a cure.

2. I have read about the heel/toe shifter as to being a cure

3.I have seen that YouTube video about using your foot at a slight angle which seems to be a cure.

4. I have read about popping it into neutral just before you come to a stop as being a cure.

5. Have read about less oil in the primary having the cure also.

Don’t know exactly how a different type/brand of oil would make a difference, but there are some testimonies out there that say it really does. Anybody out there that really believes the oil brand had the cure?

I am just about ready to change my oil in my TG

 

[Jack Klarich]

OK, so Does anybody else have a testimony about using a different oil and making it easier to put in neutral.

1. I have read about redline and Amsoil and that seems to be a cure.

2. I have read about the heel/toe shifter as to being a cure

3.I have seen that YouTube video about using your foot at a slight angle which seems to be a cure.

4. I have read about popping it into neutral just before you come to a stop as being a cure.

5. Have read about less oil in the primary having the cure also.

Don’t know exactly how a different type/brand of oil would make a difference, but there are some testimonies out there that say it really does. Anybody out there that really believes the oil brand had the cure?

I am just about ready to change my oil in my TG

IMO, the gear oil and level are the best start especially if your trike is a hydraulic clutch

The gear oil needs to fly off the clutch plates easily to promote non sticky and poor releasing clutches

Redline has served me well for years, I have not used Amzoil products

Bel Ray and Spectro are also very good

 

[Hootie]

Shifting into neutral I found out was more of slight pressure on the heel or toe shifter, than actually shifting into gear. It will slip in if the bike, or trike is properly serviced and within the rpm range it needs to be in. Not trying to actually shift into another gear, just trying to get between the gears.

 

[pioneer11]

The only times I have had this problem on my '16 Freewheeler I found that I was actually just bouncing between 2nd and 3rd. YMMV.

 

[rhino 2]

This is right from the horses mouth ..........:::::…

My Sons boss's Daughters boyfriends Uncle worked at the Youngstown factory where they make transmissions for Harley...And he's was the top man in-charged of the visitors parking lot gate at the transmission factory and he said that in order to save money Harley would send out every fifth transmission Without Neutral...And that is why some owners can't find neutral..And why the lucky ones have no trouble finding Neutral...

 

[paws]

This is right from the horses mouth ..........:::::…

My Sons boss's Daughters boyfriends Uncle worked at the Youngstown factory where they make transmissions for Harley...And he's was the top man in-charged of the visitors parking lot gate at the transmission factory and he said that in order to save money Harley would send out every fifth transmission Without Neutral...And that is why some owners can't find neutral..And why the lucky ones have no trouble finding Neutral...

:help: Bob has been out in the cold too long….:xzqxz:

 

[Papa Zook]

Redline Shockproof definitely Helps.

 

[rhino 2]

:help: Bob has been out in the cold too long….:xzqxz:

The frighting thing is that Winter has just started.....:shok:...

 

[Ray55]

Paws Wrote: :help: Bob has been out in the cold too long….

And everything below the belt is frozen.

 

[hdwindjammer2014]

Again, I just saw a video last week about this same issue. I use the area about 4 or 5 inches behind my toes to put pressure on the shift peg UPWARDS and NOT my toes to shift. I also use my heel on the rear shifter peg to kick DOWN to find neutral. Hope this helps..