Mark, thanks for the idea. Will check it out. The rod is an aftermarket stainless steel one and seems very well made. All was working very well for several months and then it started to go into neutral upon shifting. I have the linkage rod all the way in on both sides. Will try and lengthen one turn out.
Thanks,
Roger

 

Fire,
I do have the manual and did refer to it for adjustment. Usually its something simple. Just have to find it.
Roger

 

Using transmission oil recommended by Road Rider- V Twin Red line transmission oil, synthetic.
Thanks,
Roger

 

Waste,
I believe the warrente expired.
Thanks,
roger

 

If your running below 50deg, use 75/90. If your running in hot weather, run 75-140.
I've tried several "recommended" fluids in my tranny and primary... I stick to standard Mobile or Valvoline synthetics in the tranny, and Mobil-1 v-twin 20w/50 in the primary (same as the engine).

And double check your adjustments.. all of them: cable, actuator ramp and throw-out adjustment.

 

great advice buddy

 

Archer,
I think I am gaining on it. I loosened the clutch cable and then re did clutch adjustment screw as directed in the service manual . Turned it back 1 full turn and then tightened the cable to about the width of a dime.
Seems to be much better, but still occasionally goes into neutral as I shift from 1st to second. I am wondering if I am having a cluctch cable problem or something in the clutch release cover assembly on the right. . I will also increase the linkage distance 1/2 to 1 full turn just in case I am not getting the full throw of the foot lever.
Would appeciate any members help.
Roger

 

personally I think its you and your riding style, most Harley owners would love too have this issue finding neutral on these things is a pain in the **** , compared too jap gearboxes,,,,

 

Need some riding lessons?

No offence, but your problem does sound like it is you and not your bike.

Before shifting gear you're supposed to put mild pressure on the gear shift. Next step is to close the throttle and pull the clutch and it should go in second no problem.
It is a kind of a sloppy riding style to hit neutral while you wanted to go to second.
Pay some attention to it, try it and let us know.

ps,
Riceburners even tend to not use the clutch while shifting up. Apply some pressure to the gear shift and close the throttle and it will change gear, easy as that.

 

l dunno where you get the idea they're hard to get into neutral and screwing around with the clutch wont help you. l'd say you're the problem, put a bit of effort in and l'd say that will solve it.