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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 09:46 AM
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Default 2022 Street Glide ST Auto downshift

Got the bike, jumped on the highway, went to pass a truck and gunned it. The bike shifted down to 5th automatically then back to 6th. It does this whenever I need power. The dealer tells my I'm crazy. Anyone else getting this? It happens.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:37 AM
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That's interesting! 🤔
 
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:41 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:44 AM
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Yeah. I was shocked. It has went down to 4th as needed then back up to 6th. Honestly the dealer tells me its not possible but I have 900 miles on this thing and it does it. I'm going to make them ride it.
 
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Just for grins does the 6th gear indicator go out when this happens.

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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by WP50
Just for grins does the 6th gear indicator go out when this happens.

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Yes. It goes to whatever gear it shifts to, 4th, 5th, whatever then back to 6th.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:57 AM
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I love the ST models, and had I known they would exist when I bought my bike, I'd have waited. Maybe not... I'm still in for less and it's nearly as cool. I researched the RDRS and the ST models specifically and have found nothing that indicates it does this. Are there any parts attached to the transmission? I imagine it would need an actuator to do what you're saying. Pics maybe?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 10:57 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by chief08
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Been riding for 25 years. Just letting you guys know it's happening. Just wanted to see if anyone else is seeing this. Don't really give a **** if you believe me lol.
 
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