Problem finding neutral?

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Sep 29, 2016 | 06:41 PM

#41

NORTY FLATZ

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From: Sandy Eggo's North County

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Originally Posted by upflying

Cars generally do not stack up directly behind me because I stop offset in the traffic lane.

Excellent strategy. I do this myself. Always "have a plan" for an out if needed.

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This allows an emergency escape route by lane splitting between the stopped cars ahead of me. Never, ever stop directly on the center oil stripe. Besides the slippery surface, you are a sandwich if you get drilled.

100% correct.

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Three seconds is an eternity if you need to move the bike NOW.

If you have a car/truck bearing down on you, it's best to already be lane splitting. A split second is an eternity in this scenario.

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You can practice a snapped clutch cable by letting go of the lever when stopped. Other than a stalled engine there isn't much drama if the engine is at idle..
But thanks for the advice.

Unless you just have to make as much noise as possible by revving it. (You know, "Freedom" and all that.) Lots of riders do this.
Ride safe!

Oct 1, 2016 | 09:24 AM

#42

470004

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From: New York

I always use the heel shifter(if you have one) to find neutral from first gear.

Sep 12, 2017 | 06:31 AM

#43

UHN

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From: Toronto

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Originally Posted by Next In Line

If you are having such a hard time finding neutral, why don't you just install a Baker N1 shift drum?

Where do I find this? Would HD have it, or do I need to buy one and bring it to them to install it?

Thanks!

Sep 12, 2017 | 07:26 AM

#44

EricRay

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From: Sulphur La.

If it is a new bike, it will get better after you put some miles on her.

Sep 12, 2017 | 07:43 AM

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Tom84FXST

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From: Farmington ,MS

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Originally Posted by JustOneDean

Ahh... All these tips and tricks for finding neutral, and I'm just sitting here thinking y'all have a bunch of dragging clutches.

Primary chain too tight will do it also....not adjustable on some newer bikes.

Sep 12, 2017 | 08:10 AM

#46

PDB17UltraRG

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From: Stuart, Fl

On my second 17 bike the 17 RGU was a bit of a pain in the but getting in neutral i did put some spectro Tranny oil in it got better, Traded that Bike back for 17 Electra Glide no problems at all the tranny shifts great slides right into neutral totally different then my 1st one.???