starting a 2014 in gear

[Beorn of Ga]

I just found out how to start my 014 in gear. You have to pull in both the clutch and brake levers at the same time. (just in case you stall at an intersection because your actually in 2ed gear when you though you were in 1st)

 

[screwball]

Are you sure about the break?? My '09 and '11 will start with the clutch pulled, doesn't seem very safe if you have to be at a complete stop to re-start

 

[EC145Pilot]

Are you sure about the break?? My '09 and '11 will start with the clutch pulled, doesn't seem very safe if you have to be at a complete stop to re-start

Yes, if in gear, you have to pull in the clutch and apply the brake. It can be either the front of rear brake,doesn't matter.

 

[Moe55]

You can use the foot brake if you are more comfortable than using the lever. The brakes have to be applied in order to start it. Found it the same way stalled at a light wrong gear horns blowing behind me.

 

[Bikerbozo]

Might be something new HD is doing that copies the way cars start. The whole pressing brake while starting thing. Though for cars in park.

 

[Jerry/MD]

You can use the foot brake if you are more comfortable than using the lever. The brakes have to be applied in order to start it. Found it the same way stalled at a light wrong gear horns blowing behind me.

Yep, that is what I do on my 2014...press down on the rear brake pedal.

Not sure if this is a NEW feature but yes, if the bike is in gear it will not start until you pull in the clutch AND activate the brake. Drove me nuts the first time I tried to get out of my garage. :gah:

Jerry

 

[NIGHTRIDER]

It's clearly explained in the operators manual!

 

[Stan66]

It's clearly explained in the operators manual!

"When all else fails, read the manual."

Wait a minute...."Clearly explained" and HD operators manual cannot be used together....kinda like "Obamacare" and "smart".

 

[msocko3]

I wonder what MY they started doing that, I know 09 - 10 will allow you to start it in gear with only the clutch pulled in.

 

[rhino 2]

My 11 will start in gear without the clutch pulled in, That got my attention real quick... ''OUCH''

 

[Oldmsocko]

I do know that I don't have to use either of the brake levers to start my TG. MY 09.

 

[BinIdaho]

My 2013 will only start in neutral.....

 

[JimmyDee]

My 2013 will only start in neutral.....

All that is needed on my 2013, if in gear, is to pull the clutch in.

 

[Gorilla]

My late 2013 is the same way in gear only need the clutch pulled in.

 

[GoSlo]

Same here. 2013, in gear, only the clutch is needed.

 

[bluesman]

I just found out how to start my 014 in gear. You have to pull in both the clutch and brake levers at the same time. (just in case you stall at an intersection because your actually in 2ed gear when you though you were in 1st)

Not true on a 2013

 

[bluesman]

Not true on a 2013

 

[jimgpayne]

My 2013 will only start in neutral.....

Interesting.... My 2013 will start in gear if I hold the clutch in.

 

[Sloufoot]

My 2013 will only start in neutral.....

It's that weak left paw !pepper

 

[msocko3]

It's that weak left paw !pepper

Or it could be something added to the clutch lever keeping it from making the switch. I know folks like to add leather or tassels, these keep the lever from reaching its full motion.