Missing Neutral.....
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 464
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From: NoCal
+1 on Redline heavy Shock proof in the tranny solved this annoyance on my "07" . Have seen some local stealership now carrying it on their shelves as well. A Indy I trust also stocks it. Can also be had at local Napa stores for $12.95/qt.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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Had the same problem on my 2012 limited. For the first 1000 miles, I don't think I ever got the bike into N while the engine was running.
Mentioned it when I took the bike in for the 1K service and when I got it back, the problem was gone.
As for the fluid, I know it's taboo around here to support HD products but I had them put syn3 in all 3 holes.
Mentioned it when I took the bike in for the 1K service and when I got it back, the problem was gone.
As for the fluid, I know it's taboo around here to support HD products but I had them put syn3 in all 3 holes.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 862
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From: East Tennessee
I called REDLINE and was told to be sure to use TRANSMISSION FLUID in the Tranny and not their GEAR OIL for shifting problems. I put Tranny in Tranny and neutral is there with ease and so is the dang clunk most of the time. I can get a quite gear sometime but more clunks than not.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Hallsville, Tx.
I have the same problem with my 2012 King (300 miles). If I shut off the engine it pops into neutral easily. I've found that if I let out the clutch, slightly, I can also find neutral with the engine running but that's a bit risky. You'd think that HD would notice this issue themselves and address it. If they need to use a better tranny oil, I'm sure they could work out a rebranding deal. That's what all their oils are anyway.
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 38
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From: Hawaii
Okay folks, once again, many thanks to all that contributed. Not that my wife likes the idea of me throwing $$$ @ a minor problem, (she already gave me the green light for my engine build), but, since I need a clutch upgrade anyway, have decided on an AIM variable pressure clutch, pressure plate, and spring. I will keep you all posted as events warrant and mods continue....Paradise Lost
After reading all the comments about Redline I think I will give that a try at the upcoming 1k service. I am getting better at finding "N" as I ride more but it is touchy. For me, a light heel tap from 1st gear seems to get it most of the time.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 892
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From: Northern NY
Bob, where is upstate NY for you. I'm in north franklin county.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Detroit, the asshole of America
Mine is loose enough now that if I shift lazily from 1st to 2nd I'll get neutral instead. The current oil combination is Mobil 1 V-twin 20W50 in all 3 holes, it actually is easier to find neutral with this combo than when I had the Redline stuff in the primary and trans. It clunks into gear slightly louder with the Mobil 1 but neutral is super easy to find.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,764
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From: Gilbert, AZ
I had that problem on my street bob. It would go right by neutral and in to second. Drove me nuts. I read in the forums that red line shock proof may help the issue so I gave it a shot. Now I would have never expected a fluid change would help but surprisingly enough it did help. Not a single issue since.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 551
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From: japan
Use mobil 1, have heel/toe shifter and maybe I have problem finding neutral 1 out of 50 times. It's hard for me to understand having a heel shifter would make it difficult to find neutral when the shifter is connected by linkage. With a heel/toe shifter, the toe shifter is still functional.