Finding neutral
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: East Coast
Absolutely! However, I found that the Syn3 at my first oil change was like the stock dino oil as far as finding neutral was concerned.
When I switched to Amzoil synthetic, shifting became much more positive and neutral is now MUCH easier to find.
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From: Oklahoma
Some folks say it gets better after you put some miles on your bike, others suggest changing the oil in the tranny. I think it's just a matter of getting used to your new scooter.
May not be related but I would rather have a little trouble finding neutral than trying to shift into second and hitting neutral instead.
May not be related but I would rather have a little trouble finding neutral than trying to shift into second and hitting neutral instead.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: DFW
I had same problem with my new Road Glide. Three things:
1) It got progressively better with miles.
2) I read here that it is easier to find N while still rolling to a stop (works!)
3) It got a TON better when I got the 1000 mile service with synthetic. If I had to guess, I would say they adjusted something??
Almost a non-issue now.
-Sin
1) It got progressively better with miles.
2) I read here that it is easier to find N while still rolling to a stop (works!)
3) It got a TON better when I got the 1000 mile service with synthetic. If I had to guess, I would say they adjusted something??
Almost a non-issue now.
-Sin
Last edited by TheSinistral; Jun 18, 2011 at 09:49 PM. Reason: Edited for clarity...
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
I found letting the clutch out a little and allowing the bike to move slightly then pull in the clutch and then push up on the shifter, it seems find neutral naturally. Almost as though you loosened up the transmission a bit.
Nice bike.
Nice bike.
Last edited by J2X; Jun 18, 2011 at 09:51 PM.
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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)
Syn seems to work with both my Harleys. Nuetral has never been a problem. 
Let's see that new bike!
Let's see that new bike!
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