I have a 2012 Tri Glide and unless the engine is not running,I have a really bad time getting it into neutral. Does any one else have this problem. Any suggestions?
Tri Glide Neutral
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I had exactly the same issue when I first got mine. I immediately took it back to the dealer and told them it was totally unacceptable. Service said they agreed and it was adjusted - it had about 100 miles on it. The service manager did say that they "usually" adjust it at the 1,000 mile service also. (I am fortunate that my dealer is very customer focused - no problems with any of my modifications and warranty either)
I had the same issue with finding neutral until I took it in for the 1,000 mile service, now it no problem finding neutral, I did change over to syn-oils, I think that helped also.
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I have had it in for the 1000 mile service and again at 2500 mileas.Told them about it both times. It is still a problem.
I had the same problem finding neutral at first, Had the dealer adjust it at the thousand, Helped a little now at 9 thousand it seems to go in easier.
Might be that by now i learned to tap the shifter with a little more finesse?
[Light tap with my heel.]
Might be that by now i learned to tap the shifter with a little more finesse?
[Light tap with my heel.]
Dealer prep problem, never had any trouble with mine from day one.
I've had that problem with every single Harley (8) I've ever owned.
And just about everyone I know has the problem....some worse then others - so it's not just a TG problem.
Is this your first Harley??
And just about everyone I know has the problem....some worse then others - so it's not just a TG problem.
Is this your first Harley??
RedLdr1
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I have the same issue with getting my Tri Glide in to neutral... This is the first bike I have had that was this touchy but most other new bikes were a PITA for the first hundred miles in varying degrees. Plus I am still getting used to having a "heel and toe" shifter again, I suspect that is part of my issues....
I am another case of 1000 mi adjust and synth oil. Difference is amazing.
Amsoil 75-140 gear oil and proper adjustment works wonders.
I've been using Amsoil Severe Gear 75-140 for years and I still have problems finding neutral.
Only bikes that never gave me a problem were UJM's
Only bikes that never gave me a problem were UJM's
My other trike has a bandit clutch on it and once I removed and readjusted the clutch that bike shifts like butter...I can find neutral in a flash..Plus a properly adjusted primary chain helps...
i have the same problem, i heard changing tranny fluid helps
DRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE IT! Put some miles on. Break it in. Every Harley I've owned had problems finding neutral AT FIRST. I've always used Syn in all holes and never had a problem.
I also don't like the heal/toe shifter. The heal lever comes off and I adjust the toe lever.
I also don't like the heal/toe shifter. The heal lever comes off and I adjust the toe lever.
So true! But I still like my heel shifter. Now, with 17,000 miles, I can tap the heel shifter at a dead stop and it goes right into neutral.
I also have the same problem, even after the thousand mile adjustment.
:Agree: Never did care for toe shifting, I can just give the heal a little nudge and its right into neutral with no problem. I'm also pretty quick banging through the gears with the heal shifter vs toe.
Another case of 1000 mi adjust and SE synth oil. Difference for sure.
I also love my heel shifter. Use it 98% of the time. Maybe I'll try neutral with it - always used my toe before.
Finding neutral on Harley's can be tricky at times. The easiest way I've found to find neutral is to get into it before the bike stops moving. If you're sitting still, put a little pressure on the shift lever in the direction you want it to go and blip the throttle at the same time. Works for me, whether you have a heel/toe shifter or not.
Phu Cat
Phu Cat
Flatfrog, If you're having trouble finding neutral with the engine not running, try this: Let the clutch lever out, rock the bike forward, then back about half way to where it would stop if you rocked it backward and it'll pop right into neutral. The purpose of finding the mid-way between forward and back is to take to load off the gears and let the trans move freely.
PC
PC
Mine too, drove me nuts not being able to find neutral, only way to have the bike moving forward a little. Now after the service its very easy. I use the heel shifter at stops and its a slight touch to go into neutral now. and my dealer uses Belray in the tranny.
I wear tennies a lot, and when I removed the heal shifter I put on the Kury extended shifter (and break pedal) along with the footboard extensions. Gives me more room to move my big feet round. Also, put a piece of PVC around the rubber shifter end, keeps my tennies from getting a black spot. The advise about finding neutral before you come to a dead stop is good!
Got 99 FLHT had problems with neutral from day one, try running engine at 12 to 15 hun. rpm then just tap down with heel works most of the time, put in sny. didn't help, it"s a harley thing! Live with it
Initially it was a PITA to find neutral...which by the way is required to use reverse. So, most times if I was just backing in to a parking place I ended up Fred Flintstoning it. Now at about 1,000 miles either my technique and my foot have improved or the thing broke in and I rarely have a problem.
However, frequently when I come to a stop and I don't drop it down to 1st before coming to a stop, I can't get it into 1st. Not a big deal...I just need to remember to drop it to 1st before coming to a stop. Rocking it helps...but that is kind of silly, and when I forget to downshift and end up starting in 2nd I either slip the clutch a bit more or downshift once I get going. Maybe the 1K service will help this.
However, frequently when I come to a stop and I don't drop it down to 1st before coming to a stop, I can't get it into 1st. Not a big deal...I just need to remember to drop it to 1st before coming to a stop. Rocking it helps...but that is kind of silly, and when I forget to downshift and end up starting in 2nd I either slip the clutch a bit more or downshift once I get going. Maybe the 1K service will help this.
Sometimes it's so bad, I have to shut off the bike and then shifting into neutral.
Curious, Mike...........how do you get the rear shift lever UP with the heel of your boot to get it into lower gears? :Shrug:
You don't.
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