Goes into neutral from first to second
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There is nothing accomplished by doing that.
There is no need for any fancy lubes, or silly shifting routines if the shift linkage, levers, clutch and clutch cable are properly adjusted.
Let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever simultaneously, and give a healthy effort on the shift lever.
OP,
It sounds like you may not be moving the shift lever far enough, make sure the heel lever is not contacting the floorboard.
Also, inspect the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shifter shaft.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Dec 26, 2014 at 06:15 AM.
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I appreciate all the advise. This is my third Harley including 46,000 on a V rod. Also a few Jap bikes. I must admit I never had this problem before. This just started out of the blue over about 2 months about once a week then progressed. . I keep on thinking I was miss shifting maybe because I was tired or not pay attention. Till this situation there was not a day in 20 years that I didn't curse the Harley for its Neutral including the present 2013 Street Bob.. Well I am gaining on it. It still goes into neutral while shifting, only a few times a day. Sort of getting used to it. Maybe at some point I will pull the clutch cable and also clutch release cover. Its such a pain. Including removing the muffler pipe. Something must be holding the shift mechanism back as it goes to second . You figure.
I am hoping some one reconize or has had the same problem and suggest a fix.
Roger
I am hoping some one reconize or has had the same problem and suggest a fix.
Roger
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Putting pressure on the shift lever before letting off on the throttle?
There is nothing accomplished by doing that.
There is no need for any fancy lubes, or silly shifting routines if the shift linkage, levers, clutch and clutch cable are properly adjusted.
Let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever simultaneously, and give a healthy effort on the shift lever.
OP,
It sounds like you may not be moving the shift lever far enough, make sure the heel lever is not contacting the floorboard.
Also, inspect the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shifter shaft.
There is nothing accomplished by doing that.
There is no need for any fancy lubes, or silly shifting routines if the shift linkage, levers, clutch and clutch cable are properly adjusted.
Let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever simultaneously, and give a healthy effort on the shift lever.
OP,
It sounds like you may not be moving the shift lever far enough, make sure the heel lever is not contacting the floorboard.
Also, inspect the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shifter shaft.
Roger
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Roger
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Putting pressure on the shift lever before letting off on the throttle?
There is nothing accomplished by doing that.
There is no need for any fancy lubes, or silly shifting routines if the shift linkage, levers, clutch and clutch cable are properly adjusted.
Let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever simultaneously, and give a healthy effort on the shift lever.
OP,
It sounds like you may not be moving the shift lever far enough, make sure the heel lever is not contacting the floorboard.
Also, inspect the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shifter shaft.
There is nothing accomplished by doing that.
There is no need for any fancy lubes, or silly shifting routines if the shift linkage, levers, clutch and clutch cable are properly adjusted.
Let off the throttle and pull in the clutch lever simultaneously, and give a healthy effort on the shift lever.
OP,
It sounds like you may not be moving the shift lever far enough, make sure the heel lever is not contacting the floorboard.
Also, inspect the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shifter shaft.
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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.
Roger
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[QUOTE=rogersachs;13506950]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[/QUOTE
]No help with likage rod. Very smooth and same length as oem.
Thanks,
Roger[/QUOTE
]No help with likage rod. Very smooth and same length as oem.
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may be a simple thing as your shoe,s//boots or slippers (pink) ones could be the issue, just don't try 4 inch platforms as my mrs wears while riding her bike,,,
serouisly just because any one has rode a bike for years ,, dosent mean you can ride properly... or if in doubt read my first post
I cant wait for the next sequel too be posted
serouisly just because any one has rode a bike for years ,, dosent mean you can ride properly... or if in doubt read my first post
I cant wait for the next sequel too be posted
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Get the rear wheel off the ground.
Put the transmission into first gear.
Have an assistant rock the rear wheel back and forth while you shift the transmission from first to second, just like you were riding the bike.
Does the transmission shift normally, or does it miss the shift?
Put the transmission into first gear.
Have an assistant rock the rear wheel back and forth while you shift the transmission from first to second, just like you were riding the bike.
Does the transmission shift normally, or does it miss the shift?
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