Getting bike back into neutral

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Mar 25, 2006 | 12:12 AM

BigKat

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Getting bike back into neutral

Just got my first bike, it's a 1994 custom fatboy.
When the bike is put into gear ,I can't get it back into neutral unless I turn the bike off and it slips right back in without any problem.
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem?

Mar 25, 2006 | 08:22 AM

monkyman

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RE: Getting bike back into neutral

I would check to see if your clutch adjustment is correct, if it's not fully dis-engaging it will cause the trans input shaft to spin at a rate that won't allow you to shift into neutral. Turning off the engine of course stops this. It may just need a minor adjustment. Good luck!

Mar 26, 2006 | 06:20 PM

Luxe

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RE: Getting bike back into neutral

I added the HD automatic primary chain tensioner, it helped finding neutral and it smoothed out the low speed crawling as well.

Mar 27, 2006 | 07:52 PM

BigKat

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RE: Getting bike back into neutral

Thanks for the info,
I never adjusted a clutch before is this something I could do?

Mar 27, 2006 | 07:54 PM

BigKat

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RE: Getting bike back into neutral

Thanks Luxe,
I'm going to look into added this to my bike.

Mar 27, 2006 | 08:00 PM

MikeGV

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RE: Getting bike back into neutral

I know that too much fluid in the primary chaincase or not enough fluid can cause this.

Different generation bike but I know that my 01 1450/88cid Fatboy takes 26 oz. Just under a quart.