Softail Heritage Transmission Issue -- does anyone else have a problem
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Softail Heritage Transmission Issue -- does anyone else have a problem
with the transition from 4th to 5th gears? I have a 2008 Softail Heritage. When shifting from 4th to 5th gear - (I feel like I need to do so at 50 mph), 5th gear seems to lug. In fact i need to get to OVER 55 mph in 4th to prevent lugging in 5th. The HD dealer says it is not a problem but it is for me...as when I feel the need to shift (no Tach on my bike) out of 4th, it usually is too early. Anyone else have this issue?
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I usually get into 5th between 50 and 55 with 6th at 60-65, only lugs if I don't pay attention slowing down to about 45 in 5th and not downshifting. But that's once in a while and as soon as I notice, I'll kick it down.
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Over time, I found that I never shift into 5th below a minumum of 50 mph. Usually 55 or more. I feels and works better there. Just the way these things are geared. Go with the feeling and give it what it likes.
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I have an 09 and just had it in for that low rpm 5th gear strangeness. They said they found nothing wrong with it, although 6th handles 45-55 just fine. I was told that 5th is not the same kind of gear as 2-4 and 6.
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