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)
starting a 2014 in gear
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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.
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
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".
My 11 will start in gear without the clutch pulled in, That got my attention real quick... ''OUCH''
I do know that I don't have to use either of the brake levers to start my TG. MY 09.
My 2013 will only start in neutral.....
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My late 2013 is the same way in gear only need the clutch pulled in.
Same here. 2013, in gear, only the clutch is needed.
Not true on a 2013
Not true on a 2013
Interesting.... My 2013 will start in gear if I hold the clutch in.
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.
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The clutch / brake, start in gear situation is a 2014 thing. I stated that in my original post. I don't know why so many people are telling about other years?
Yeah, I put some Sac grips on mine & had to do some slack adjustments & I have to make sure to pull the lever all the way to the grip to start.
Those grips are thick tho ! Large grips + leather covered. I like a big grip !
People are just remarking about what they don't have to do that you have to do on the '14's.
Please excuse everyone.......
Have a nice day !:drama:
No problem, it's good to know non the less.
Well I read this thread yesterday so I actually went out to the garage today to make sure I hadn't missed anything and tried every combination of clutch and brake to try and start my 11 in gear. My 11 will only start in neutral. If it's in any gear it will not start.
Tried clutch in front brake on, tried clutch in rear brake on, tried clutch in both brakes on. If it's not in neutral it's not starting.
Dan
Tried clutch in front brake on, tried clutch in rear brake on, tried clutch in both brakes on. If it's not in neutral it's not starting.
Dan
All of the bikes will start in gear up until the '14's. There is a switch in the clutch housing that controls the start "OK".
If the clutch lever isn't able to depress the switch, it can't start. Do you have anything on the grips or the lever like leather covers? All the electric start Harleys I have had were the same.:Trike1:
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My 07 Police Road King needed to be in Neutral to start.
My 12 Tri used to start in gear with clutch pulled in. No longer, much be in neutral.
Barbara, What does it say in the owner manual about the starting.
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