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28th April 2011
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 15 Sportster/Buell Model: XB12R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: XS650, CX500, EVO Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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False neutral between 2-3 and other Tranny probs
Hey guys. I picked up a 2004 XB12R and I have put about 3,000 mi on it since then. Here's my issues:
There's a false neutral in between 2-3
When shifting into 2nd it pops back down to 1st or neutral
I adjusted the clutch, but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions?
Also, would either of these work for mine?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buell...item33667a5405 |
28th April 2011
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,149 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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From my experience over the last over the last 37 years with 12 Harleys, Harley has never been able to have a neutral light work correctly all the time. As an Engineer this seems like an extremely simple thing to do.
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28th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 15 Sportster/Buell Model: XB12R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: XS650, CX500, EVO Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob F
From my experience over the last over the last 37 years with 12 Harleys, Harley has never been able to have a neutral light work correctly all the time. As an Engineer this seems like an extremely simple thing to do.
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Hmm.. Yeah I guess let me clarify. It's not the light. The bike is in "neutral" between 2nd and 3rd |
28th April 2011
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Trapped Under ICE
Posts: 2,568 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 883/1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1995 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDBI Other Motorcycle Year: 06
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have you tried adjusting thr primary chain tension? that can cause all kinds of strange behavior if not in spec
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28th April 2011
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 805 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1968 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1991 Other Motorcycle Model: Chopped Shovel Other Motorcycle Year: 1978
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Sounds like it would need a look inside. There's clearance problems, fork problems, or gears that are worn to a point where they are not engaging and holding.
I can't comment knowledgeably on if either of the options you linked to would fit your application.
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Disclaimer: I'm not the guru on this stuff, be sure to seek further opinion/knowledge.
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28th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 15 Sportster/Buell Model: XB12R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: XS650, CX500, EVO Other Motorcycle Year: 1980
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Unfortunately, there isn't a trap door anymore. I have avoided opening up bottom ends up to this point, but I have a feeling I'm going to have to pop the cases on this one. The Primary chain wasn't really loose. It had freeplay, but not much.
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