2016 Start in Gear
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2016 Start in Gear
Ok, did HD change something? My 14 Tri Glide wouldn't start in gear unless I applied either the front or rear brake along with the clutch pulled in.
My new 16 SGS will start in grea with just the clutch pulled in, no break necessary. Are the new bikes all that way? Was this for trikes only?
Just wondering
My new 16 SGS will start in grea with just the clutch pulled in, no break necessary. Are the new bikes all that way? Was this for trikes only?
Just wondering
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I remember you or someone mentioning this brake thing before.
Must have been a Trike thing or something because it's never been required on two wheel models as far as I know or have experienced.
Must have been a Trike thing or something because it's never been required on two wheel models as far as I know or have experienced.
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No need for brakes on to start my Limited. Have to either put shifter in neutral, or pull clutch in.
My buddy at work had a tri glide, if I remember I'll ask him about the brake on his trike.
My buddy at work had a tri glide, if I remember I'll ask him about the brake on his trike.
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I did notice that my '16 starts in gear with the stand down and clutch pulled in. I always thought the stand down was an over ride if in gear despite the clutch pulled in.
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Nope, with the stand down, it should start if it's in neutral OR The clutch is pulled.
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On domestic models, there isn't any kind of switch on the side stand.
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To cause you to be stranded when it malfunctions due to placement.
Think of the lack of a side stand inter-lock as a rider competency test
Think of the lack of a side stand inter-lock as a rider competency test
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