Yep- New 2011 FLHX 103- Same issue. Never had this problem before on dirt or street.
Hard to get into neutral?
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 451
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From: NY-NC
My 2011 Limited was the same way. Finding neutral was PITA. Unless I clicked into neutral while still moving it was a 5 or 6 try drama finding it at a stop. I put about 3000 miles on the bike and it got slightly better but it still was unacceptable. I drained the stock oil from the transmission and filled it with Redline V-Twin Transmission Oil with Shockproof. It was like night and day. Whether rolling or sitting at a stop neutral is easy to find. First time every time. Best and cheapest mod I've made to the bike. I recommend before you start replacing shift linkage parts try Redline first.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
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From: Louisiana
Someone asked where to buy it. Not sure all the places that carry it but there's a Cyclegear store in my area so that's where I got mine.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,444
Likes: 1
From: SC
redline in the tranny
mobil vtwin in the engine
Dexron ATF in the primary
The oil in the primary only lubes the chain and provides the "wet" for the wet clutch. A thick oil is gummy when cold, making the plates stick. Try the atf it's not gummy and works. Can't believe someone else hasn't posted this yet.
mobil vtwin in the engine
Dexron ATF in the primary
The oil in the primary only lubes the chain and provides the "wet" for the wet clutch. A thick oil is gummy when cold, making the plates stick. Try the atf it's not gummy and works. Can't believe someone else hasn't posted this yet.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
redline in the tranny
mobil vtwin in the engine
Dexron ATF in the primary
The oil in the primary only lubes the chain and provides the "wet" for the wet clutch. A thick oil is gummy when cold, making the plates stick. Try the atf it's not gummy and works. Can't believe someone else hasn't posted this yet.
mobil vtwin in the engine
Dexron ATF in the primary
The oil in the primary only lubes the chain and provides the "wet" for the wet clutch. A thick oil is gummy when cold, making the plates stick. Try the atf it's not gummy and works. Can't believe someone else hasn't posted this yet.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
I have a 2011 FLHTC and have difficulty finding neutral. I was told it is because of the 6-speed gearbox.
I found that shifting into neutral while rolling to the stop is easier than trying to shift into neutral while stopped.
Also, I find the shoe / boot I am wearing makes a difference. My older larger boots make it almost impossible (too much leverage on the shifter), my new lightweight and physically shorter boots work much better.
Jack
I found that shifting into neutral while rolling to the stop is easier than trying to shift into neutral while stopped.
Also, I find the shoe / boot I am wearing makes a difference. My older larger boots make it almost impossible (too much leverage on the shifter), my new lightweight and physically shorter boots work much better.
Jack
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 57
From: St. Louis, MO
I lowered my heel shifter and use Rick Lees technique above. I'm getting the hang of it now.
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: San Diego County
WOW! i guess i'm not the only one!! I'll give it more time and miles before i take her into the dealership. Embarresing when i pulled up to my buddies house to show him the new ride and i sat there for 5 minutes tryin to put her in neutral. Finally shut her down and she went right in.
