Neutral on 2012 SG 103
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From: Motorcity
LOL I thought it was just me...
120 miles on the clock...
don't laugh all done in sub 40 degree Fahrenheit temps.
I just had the bike delivered about 5 days ago.
Glad to know that it will get better with a few miles/fluid change/clutch adj.
120 miles on the clock...
don't laugh all done in sub 40 degree Fahrenheit temps.
I just had the bike delivered about 5 days ago.
Glad to know that it will get better with a few miles/fluid change/clutch adj.
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When did the 2013 RK come out? What color is yours?
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From: Orange County, CA
Funny thing is the bike came from the dealership new with the clutch not adjusted properly. I don't think they do squat on prep.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Cool.
If clutch adjustement is new to you, be aware that clutch action changes with temp.
if you didn't do it warm you may have to re-do.
but that's ok, you know how to do it so it only takes a few minutes.
make sure that jam nut is tight.
dealer prep varies.
sad to say that dealers being more corporate are hiring based on wages not skills experience.
My fave LA shop was always Bartels- in the early 90's they stocked everything, knew what fit what and could fix anything, welcoming customers into the workshop.
they still stocked parts for pan and shovels
Yes, they changed much when moving to the current superstore location, but many of the staff remained.
I'd suggest that very few dealers work to earn customer's affinity- downward spiral
kudos mike
If clutch adjustement is new to you, be aware that clutch action changes with temp.
if you didn't do it warm you may have to re-do.
but that's ok, you know how to do it so it only takes a few minutes.
make sure that jam nut is tight.
dealer prep varies.
sad to say that dealers being more corporate are hiring based on wages not skills experience.
My fave LA shop was always Bartels- in the early 90's they stocked everything, knew what fit what and could fix anything, welcoming customers into the workshop.
they still stocked parts for pan and shovels
Yes, they changed much when moving to the current superstore location, but many of the staff remained.
I'd suggest that very few dealers work to earn customer's affinity- downward spiral
kudos mike
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From: anacoco, la
service manual says to do the clutch adjustment cold. i adjust mine first, then take the bike out to warm it up, and then change the oil.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Jeez, sorry about that- old habits I guess.
I said "warm" the spec is room temp.
corrected
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Mar 12, 2012 at 09:36 PM.
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From: N. Tonawanda, NY
Couldn't find neutral on my 2011 SG with the 103. I wasn't waiting for things to "break in". It isn't an oil related solution. Adjust the clutch and find neutral every time. It's that easy. I did the adjustment after the first few hundred miles after asking the same questions the OP did. I still have all the stock oils in it at 800 miles.
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