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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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I just bought a new UC Limited today and was wondering if there is a trick to finding neutral. I had on 07 UC that was about the same as far as finding the "N". Will this get easier with milage, I know I should get better at this with mileage, but will the bike? Great bike but man this thing is Hot, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by b1rider
I just bought a new UC Limited today and was wondering if there is a trick to finding neutral. I had on 07 UC that was about the same as far as finding the "N". Will this get easier with milage, I know I should get better at this with mileage, but will the bike? Great bike but man this thing is Hot, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
when its time for a oil change, put some synthetic in the trans ( it wil make finding netural easier ) and for the heat, take the lower fairings off for the summer
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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My 2010 UG Classic is the same today for finding neutral as it was 5400 miles ago. No trick, just gotta get the feel. Every bike is a little different. I rarely have a problem.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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I think most of the 103 bikes are having the same issue. I have a hard time finding neutral as well. I changed the primary fluid to Spectro, the transmision to Mobil 1 gear oil and adjusted the clutch, its a bit better but not much. Maybe it will loosen up with time. This is my third HD and I never had problems with the other two.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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shift all the way down then up one easy.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I think this is just a characteristic of the late model Touring bikes. I have had an '03 & '05 and starting with my current '08 neutral is still hard to find even after 23k miles. Fluid changes and adjustments aside - there seems to be a narrower band where neutral resides.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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welcome, it will get a little easier with milage.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Try giving the throttle a quick snap as you bring the shifter up, works on the bikes I have owned.

Toby
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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No issues with shifting using Mobile 5W40 Diesel in primary. Was a little sticky and skippy using any brand of MC 10W40 or 20W50. ATF, and Belray came in a close 2nd and third.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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HD Formula+ for me in the primary, and Spectro 6 speed HD Platnium 6 syn tranny fluid, 75/140 weight. Shifts pretty easy.
 
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