6th gear indicator glitch?
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Florida
I wasd just thinking that was Harleys way of saying watch where you are going but on a serious note it has to do with your clutch swith. The bike compares RPM and speed when the clutch is engaged. If your light is lighting while you are downshifting and coasting then your bile thinks the clutch is engaged. If you notice your bike will not indicate a gear when the clutch is disengaged.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Central FL
As stated, there is no 6th gear switch. The computer compares stated speed with a know rpm that would indicate that you are in 6th gear. If by feathering the clutch you happen to match the rpm with the correct speed the light will illuminate. Chances are that the match will not occur for long and the light simply goes out. The only switch in the trans is for the neutral indicator.
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From: SoCal / AZ
I have also noticed mine will flash other gears in the indicator on the consol as well. I guess it is matching rpm and speed in those situations. This has all occured to me while coming ta a stop and going down through the gears. I guess it's also nothing to worry about. I surprised the techs at Harley could not answer these questions though?
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Keizer, Oregon
I think the 6th gear light is constantly on until you look at it when you are in any gear besides 6th and then stays on constant when you are in 6th and lets you see it. It's part of that phenom including a falling tree not making any noise in the forest when nobody is around to hear it.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: NE Florida
See, that's why I come here. There's a lot of knowledge on these boards. I never knew about the rpm and speed matching causing the 6th gear light to come on. Thanks for the info guys!
As someone said, I wonder why the technician at the dealer didn't know this when I brought it up? Ah well, at least I know now.
As someone said, I wonder why the technician at the dealer didn't know this when I brought it up? Ah well, at least I know now.
