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Mar 17, 2010 | 07:37 PM

#11

CRZYLGZZ

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From: Brooklyn, NY

hell i usually forget to pop it into first when i hit a red light, im talkin, hammerin away and Greeen light, and i either stall out, or sputter through 2nd or 3rd gear

Mar 17, 2010 | 08:54 PM

#12

JonV

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From: Richmond, VA (Southside)

Did the Riders Edge course last Spring... just gotta kick the cobwebs out and retrain the muscle memory.

Thanks again to all.

Mar 17, 2010 | 08:56 PM

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SC-Longhair

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From: Passaic County, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmpancoast

If it was serviced before you purchased it, too much primary fluid will make neutral a bitch to find.

Might need a little adjustment at the cable or at the basket.

I can totally appreciate that but your advising someone to adjust their clutch cable who is having difficulty finding neutral.

Mar 17, 2010 | 09:22 PM

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maddghost

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From: Out on Deranged

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC-Longhair

I can totally appreciate that but your advising someone to adjust their clutch cable who is having difficulty finding neutral.

LOL TROO-DAT! doesn't mean he can't do it though! However it can be tough to find neutral when the bike's in 3rd or more,specially if the engine is stopped. I remember once I could have sworn she was in first after tapping down. when i started it up I found out she was in third but wouldn't go any lower since the motor was stopped.
Word of advice JonV,always gear down gradually as you slow down that way your ready to take off if a light turns green , or a mad cager is about to come hurtling in at you (God forbid),and avoid your neutral prob in the meantime.

Mar 17, 2010 | 09:45 PM

#15

dyna rider

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From: Knoxville, Tn

Neutral

I always try to come to a stop in neutral or 1st. I can't seem to find anything if I don't find first or neutral once the bike has stopped.

Mar 17, 2010 | 10:26 PM

#16

JimmieJack

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From: NorCal

Another similar issue. When I first put my forward controls on I didn't change to the longer transmission shifter arm and neutral was a lot harder to find. After changing it out - pops right in.

Mar 18, 2010 | 03:27 AM

#17

jmpancoast

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From: Chesterfield, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC-Longhair

I can totally appreciate that but your advising someone to adjust their clutch cable who is having difficulty finding neutral.

LOL.........Kinda like your Urologist walking in to examine you after he just pissed all over himself?

Mar 18, 2010 | 12:19 PM

#18

W G Junkie

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From: KCMO

I don't know if this applies, but if its a new bike, it may just be tight at first. I found it a pain to find on both my nightster when it was new, and now with the glide. After a few good rides it seems to be a lot easier to sink in neutral.

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Mar 18, 2010 | 01:50 PM

#19

MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

On my bike, getting it into neutral is more difficult if the bike isn't running.

Mar 18, 2010 | 08:50 PM

#20

FenceSC

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From: Bluffton, SC

Congrats on getting back on a bike after being off for a while.

For me, I always find it goes into neutral easiest as I'm pulling away at the green light.

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