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Alert! Purchased a set of Oberon Adjustable brake & clutch levers only to discover the clutch lever does not press in the pin inside the hand control module. I ride a 2017 Road Glide Ultra with a hydraulic clutch. Oberon levers has a heavily complained about issue since your bike will only start in neutral using their clutch lever. So, looking for a "good set" of levers that actually work as they should. I contacted the seller about this issue but they did nothing. No return/refund just sorry about that! Avoid Oberon levers if you ride a touring Harley with a hydraulic clutch. If your bike suddenly shuts off while riding for whatever reason finding neutral fast may present a potentially dangerous situation for riders. Oberon, please fix your clutch levers for hydraulic clutches! Have you seen the outrageous, inflated prices some levers cost? Ridiculous! Almost $400 for some. Greedy! Greedy, greedy vendors!
Last edited by avietnamvet69; May 18, 2026 at 06:43 AM.
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Well I purchased a set of Oberon Adjustable brake & clutch levers only to discover the clutch lever does not press the actuator pin inside the hand control resulting in neutral starts only, no in-gear starts! This is not only frustrating but possibly dangerous. I ride a 2017 Road Glide Ultra. Oberon levers for Road Glides has a heavily complained issue since your bike will only start in neutral using these levers. So, looking for a "good set" of levers that actually work as they should. I contacted the seller about this issue but they did nothing. No return/refund just sorry about that! Avoid Oberon levers if you ride a touring Harley. If your bike suddenly shuts off while you are riding, getting it in neutral can be a problem for some riders. Oberon, please fix your clutch levers!
You are saying Oberon is aware of this issue?
This is the first I have heard about this. There has been a lot of discussion about these in the past, with good reviews.
I am shocked by this. I ran them on my 2017 CVO Limited and currently have them on both my 21 SGS and 22 CVO Road Glide.
I have never experience any issue starting the bikes in gear.
They are extremely comfortable to me. They don't decrease the pull but reduce the travel bringing the lever closer.
Personally I love them. Over the years I have heard about this issue but have not experienced it on any of the three bikes.
As for Neutral that is an improperly adjusted clutch. I have mastered clutch adjustment and both of my bikes go into neutral like butter whether running or turned off.
Last edited by Cosmic Razorback; May 18, 2026 at 04:01 PM.
I found these installation instructions and, apparently, Oberon is acutely aware of the clutch micro switch because not only do they mention the risk of damaging the micro switch when removing the existing clutch lever and installing their clutch lever, they mention if the clutch lever is adjusted closer to the grip from the stock (4) position, the start in gear function may be lost on some models.
I dont know how many different models of Oberon levers there are and I dont know if these instructions are for the OPs levers, but like I said, they are aware of the clutch side micro switch.
I found these installation instructions and, apparently, Oberon is acutely aware of the clutch micro switch because not only do they mention the risk of damaging the micro switch when removing the existing clutch lever and installing their clutch lever, they mention if the clutch lever is adjusted closer to the grip from the stock (4) position, the start in gear function may be lost on some models.
I dont know how many different models of Oberon levers there are and I dont know if these instructions are for the OPs levers, but like I said, they are aware of the clutch side micro switch.
Yeah, but that warning applies to the removal and installation of any clutch lever even stock. Same goes for the brake light switch on the other side.
You can easily break or damage them if not careful.
A lot of the other issues come from improper clutch adjustment.
Yeah, but that warning applies to the removal and installation of any clutch lever even stock. Same goes for the brake light switch on the other side.
You can easily break or damage them if not careful.
A lot of the other issues come from improper clutch adjustment.
Yeah, I know all about the removal and installation. Thats not my point, which obviously I didnt do a good job of making, which is Oberon is not trying to pull the wool over anyones eyes. They clearly state, depending on how the lever is adjusted, that the clutch switch will not function. The OP is complaining that the seller wont do a return or refund and stating that Oberon levers are potentially dangerous. Its obvious that the OP didnt do his research before he bought them.
Yeah, I know all about the removal and installation. Thats not my point, which obviously I didnt do a good job of making, which is Oberon is not trying to pull the wool over anyones eyes. They clearly state, depending on how the lever is adjusted, that the clutch switch will not function. The OP is complaining that the seller wont do a return or refund and stating that Oberon levers are potentially dangerous. Its obvious that the OP didnt do his research before he bought them.
Well thanks for clearing that up as I misunderstood that.
it only happens if you run it in the lowest position... which I do. small price to pay to not have a stupid clutch that engages all the way out.
if I REALLY need to start it in gear i'd just quickly turn the **** 1-2 clicks. fortunately never had to, it is hard to stall a M8.
And I'd phrase it differently : HARLEY, fix your damn stupid hidraulic clutch.
If not for adjustable levers (which all of them have this issue, had chinese ones before the oberons) I would probably sold this bike already or not bought it in the first place.
Last edited by b0fh; May 19, 2026 at 03:48 PM.
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