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Old May 19, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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[QUOTE=DK Custom;11309655]Combination of redline shockproof in the tranny and the clutch adjusted right should make neutral easy to find, even on a new bike.

Worked for me on my '13 Ultra. Simple process.
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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As several have commented already, I also had problems finding neutral when the bike was new, but I switched out to synthetic for the tranny at 1000mi and it was much better, then changed the tranny oil again at 5000mi (same synthetic) and there were no more problems at all finding neutral after that, now about 25K on the clock.

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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MontanaRider
If you use a heel shifter it makes it a lot easier. Drop all the way to first the lightly press down on the heel until it slips out of gear.
I use the heal shifter too.
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Sometimes adding a little throttle while finding neutral helps too. Just a little, not a lot!
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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The bike has neutral?!
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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I guess I am the only one on the forum that goes from second to neutral while still rolling. I find it much easier than going from first to neutral. But then I ride a Dyna and have no heal shifter.
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by perki48
I guess I am the only one on the forum that goes from second to neutral while still rolling. I find it much easier than going from first to neutral. But then I ride a Dyna and have no heal shifter.

What he said....
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Easiest thing I found is use my toe. It is easier to control the pressure on the shifter.
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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I just don't worry about it!
 
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Old May 19, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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I try to get it in when I am still rolling and that's easiest for me. That or just move the bike a little and it will go
 
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