 Can't find neutral
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Ok, WTF. I can't get the bike to go into neutral very easily. I have to sit there and F*** with it for what seems like 20 F-ing minutes before it'll finally go. Sometimes I just kill the ign when I park it. I have a heel-toe shifter. Is there some kind of simple adjustment I can make to alleviate this problem?  
06 America 904
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Re: Can't find neutral
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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Maybe try adjusting the shift rod and see if you get more play at the lever. It could be set too tight.
That may also cause premature wear, so it's a good idea to check it occasionally anyway.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Worn Saddle
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Try adjusting your chain a little looser. You'd be surprised how much that can help.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Oil Expert
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2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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Clutch adjustment was my first thought.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Re: Can't find neutral
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Quote:
clutch adjustment?
You mean at the lever?
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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where ever you have adjustment, big adjustment at the primary and fine tune at the lever.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Learned Hand
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Learned Hand
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I'm with Ian. Most likely cable and its the easiest. Always start with 'easy' and/or 'obvious'
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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Listen to The Dog, he's been breakin' & fixin' 'em forever.
The clutch was my first thought too.
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Greenhorn
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Greenhorn
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Used to have that problem on other bikes with heel/toe.
Try using only the toe part to find neutral coming up from first. Don't know why but it was easier that way for me.
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