2014 FLTSC no Neutral
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From: Michigan
FWIW, when I first got my Heritage, it was really hard to find neutral, especially when down-shifting. As everything broke in (including me) I found going down to 1st, while the engine is idling and just lightly tapping my heal, it would go in. Saying that it does seem pretty touchy.
GL, and enjoy your Heritage.
GL, and enjoy your Heritage.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I Always to go to 1st and then tap her up,, its still harder even after 50k miles to find neutral from 2nd..
Also a new bike and a new owner after a few miles will find it gets easier.
Also a new bike and a new owner after a few miles will find it gets easier.
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I searched this forum and nothing. Anyone know about a problem. N is supposed to be between 1 and 2 gear. I have tried even with my hands cannot manipulate the shifter into neutral. Only has 35 miles, but the dealer is 112 miles away, and wanted to wait until the first service to make the trip.
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As far as this "design thing" is concerned, you may be onto something. I would ask the dealer to replace your transmission under warranty.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Japan
I am glad this appears to be a standard feature as I used to find it rather difcicult to find Neutral on my 13 Heritage.
One time I was rolling up to the gate to get on base here. When I stopped at the gate guard, I started fighting to find neutral for a good 10 seconds. It felt like a lot longer as the Japanese guard stood ther head cocked slightly watching me. Finally found Neutral, dug out my ID and showed it to him. He looks at gives it back and said "I need to see your MSF card."
One time I was rolling up to the gate to get on base here. When I stopped at the gate guard, I started fighting to find neutral for a good 10 seconds. It felt like a lot longer as the Japanese guard stood ther head cocked slightly watching me. Finally found Neutral, dug out my ID and showed it to him. He looks at gives it back and said "I need to see your MSF card."
Appreciate the answers, and ignoring the sarcasm. Been a member for six years but only owned this bike for 2 weeks and ridden it 34 miles. I still cannot shift up form first and find neutral, even with my hand it won;t go there. Have to go back to the dealers area for a social function so will trailer it up and let them look at it. Sportster was the only other Harley I had this problem with and it went away after 1500 miles.
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Appreciate the answers, and ignoring the sarcasm. Been a member for six years but only owned this bike for 2 weeks and ridden it 34 miles. I still cannot shift up form first and find neutral, even with my hand it won;t go there. Have to go back to the dealers area for a social function so will trailer it up and let them look at it. Sportster was the only other Harley I had this problem with and it went away after 1500 miles.
I'd do it pretty soon. If the clutch isn't disengaging completely that's hard on the transmission cogs. My guess is that you can feel a non synchronized shift every now and then, probably between 1st and 2nd. That's usually a sign the clutch needs adjusted. Do a search on my user name. I just wrote a post on how to do it and what tools you need. No need to cart it to the dealer.
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From: MD just outside DC
My neutral got worse and worse on the deluxe. Just had her in for 15k service ( well at 18,700 miles).
I have a prepaid package. Anyhow during they decided I needed a new clutch package. Which was crazy this early. So I asked them to submit to extended service which they approved it ( which was a miracle). They were the only ones to adjust it and it got worse last year after a service. My point is if you really can't find neutral get the thing adjusted now so you don't blow your clutch. I had to be very loud to get it done. First they called me just to sign off on me paying almost $600 to replace it. Ride home neutral was a breeze.
I have a prepaid package. Anyhow during they decided I needed a new clutch package. Which was crazy this early. So I asked them to submit to extended service which they approved it ( which was a miracle). They were the only ones to adjust it and it got worse last year after a service. My point is if you really can't find neutral get the thing adjusted now so you don't blow your clutch. I had to be very loud to get it done. First they called me just to sign off on me paying almost $600 to replace it. Ride home neutral was a breeze.