25 FXLRS shifting problem.
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Update: Adjustment and lubrication and all seems to be fine.
Spoke too soon. It is not every time now but still missing 1st to 2nd. Takes 3 tries to get into 2nd.
Spoke too soon. It is not every time now but still missing 1st to 2nd. Takes 3 tries to get into 2nd.
Last edited by MesquiteFLD; Dec 6, 2025 at 02:52 PM.
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lol... this also seemed to explode.
My Lowrider has the 110, which has had issues in the past of the valve lifters getting worn quickly sometimes. I had been researching the '26 version but hadn't come across any known issues like the 110 has, that's why I asked in case I was missing an important source.
At any rate, sucks that you're having this problem especially because it's new, but they'll get it sorted for you. Let us know what they say.
Least it's December and not July?
My Lowrider has the 110, which has had issues in the past of the valve lifters getting worn quickly sometimes. I had been researching the '26 version but hadn't come across any known issues like the 110 has, that's why I asked in case I was missing an important source.
At any rate, sucks that you're having this problem especially because it's new, but they'll get it sorted for you. Let us know what they say.
Least it's December and not July?
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Or maybe adjust the clutch better, like to a tighter spec.. How much play in the lever.. Are there any addition to the clutch system to make it like an easier pull system or something of the nature????
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It is bone stock. The lever has the correct play. The dealer said they adjusted the clutch and the shift rod. A new 20K bike should shift normally. I am taking it back to the dealer Friday.
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May I ask what parts those are?
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Makes sense. My understanding of it was the valves pushed down too hard and can wear the lifters out quicker. I don't know if it was a problem with early 110s only and the had it fixed by 2017, or if its all of them.
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Me neither, I do know that they had issues.. And if your going through that many sets of lifters, it's time to make a change...
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Phil you are correct. I did an experiment. 1st to 2nd at 2000-2400 rpm or less finds neutral. 2400-3000rpm occasionally finds neutral, 3000 rpm or more is best.
It is what it is but it should go to 2nd without taking off like a scalded dog...LOL
It is what it is but it should go to 2nd without taking off like a scalded dog...LOL
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It's nice to know that RPM's help, but it's not nice to need it. My '23 shifts great regardless of RPM, so go back and make 'em fix it. The only time I have had shift problems was when I first got my LRS, and I was frequently false-shifting into neutral on my 1-2 upshifts. That was a pretty simple deal though -- the shift lever was set fairly high, so I had to do the upshift fairly assertively to complete the shift. When I reset the shift lever a bit lower, everything was great; a flick of the foot and the gear change was done.