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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Hey people,

Been ridin Harley's for 11 years, heel toe shifters (6 speed) for 5 and havin a he%l of a time findin neutral on my new '11 Ultra.
I'm hopin that everything's just a little tight.
Any suggestions?
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Redline shockproof helps a lot
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Never had a prob so I've always wondered what the fuss was about. Not to say it isn't difficult on some bikes.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Same here. I just changed the transmission fluid to Mobil 1. Next weekend I'm adjusting the clutch and replacing the fluid with Spectro Heavy Duty Primary Fluid which I have used on all my previous HDs. I hope that helps, because it is ridiculous right now.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by garand
Never had a prob so I've always wondered what the fuss was about. Not to say it isn't difficult on some bikes.
Me neither garand,

I use the heal shifter 1st (slight tap), finds it right away usually.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Hard to find neutral when new, clutch ws a bit tight but close to 2K mile its geting much better.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by casique
Same here. I just changed the transmission fluid to Mobil 1. Next weekend I'm adjusting the clutch and replacing the fluid with Spectro Heavy Duty Primary Fluid which I have used on all my previous HDs. I hope that helps, because it is ridiculous right now.
I'll give it a couple of days then start tinkering.
Couldn't agree more "ridiculous"!
I always gave the wife S$%t about her being in neutral on her Low Rider.
Needless to say that's comin back to haunt me.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Same problem here. I was in a parade yesterday and the only way that I could find neutral was to shut her down. After awhile, my clutch hand got a little cramped. I'm waiting until I do my 1000 mile service, then I'll change to Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 and do a very careful clutch adjustment. I'm hoping that will work.
 
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I have a 2011 Limited and it too can be cantankerous getting into neutral. My 04' EGC was a cinch. I have talked to others experiencing the same problem. I too, am waiting until the 1000 mile service before changing fluid.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Changing the fluid and adjusting the clutch does wonders for this problem!
 
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