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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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My wife, and I, have a hard time finding neutral on her 2014 SG. We have no problem on our 09 Roadglide or her old 05 Softail. Is this something inherent in the hydraulic clutch set up that she needs to get used to, or something I need to get Harley to look at?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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use Red Line shock proof in the transmission and it will be easier, the more miles that are on it makes it easier also.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hrlyrider
use Red Line shock proof in the transmission and it will be easier, the more miles that are on it makes it easier also.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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It gets easier after a few miles and the first service oil change, you just have to lightly tap your foot to get it ... I have a new Ultra Limited and had the same issue, now I can click it every time, just a light touch usually gets it, Cheers
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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I had the same issue, it gets easier with more miles. It helps to just give the heal shifter a quick light tap. Hang in there it'll get easier.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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Same here. I struggled the first 500 miles, gradually gets better . Did my 1000 mile fluid changes and put my usual Mobil 1 Syn Gear lube and it is much better.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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I have the same issue, was told it should get better with use....I only wish the weather could be better to test that theory!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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I could not get my 14 into neutral for the life of me until I started using the heel shifter and just tap it with my foot and it goes into neutral every time.
 
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After the first 1000 miles it got easier for sure, I removed my heal shifter and its still easy to find now
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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try adjusting the clutch, common if the clutch is dragging alittle. this happens on new bikes as the clutch cable starts to stretch.
 
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