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1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:01 am
by keges335
When my 1400 is sitting still running ,. Is Neutral had to find on these bikes,.? Or is there an adj. for this,. ? Thks Just got this bike done,. :putput:

Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:01 am
by Lechy
Give the linkage a good coat of PB or WD.
When the engine oil gets ready for a change it does effect the shifts.

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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:15 am
by WintrSol
While cleaning/lubing the linkage, check to see if it needs adjusting, too.

Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:42 am
by old time rider
Any bikes you have with the joints covered with the small rubber covers need lube. If riding on salt covered roads,often.Make a tool from a small paper clip. Bend up a bit of one end to lift rubber cover.Stick a nozzle end in and spray a hit of your choice of lube in a can. My usual is white grease. On old trade inbikes with rust PB blaster may be needed. Good luck and wear out dont let them rust out.

Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:03 pm
by Leckbass
My 92 Intruder 1400 always had a difficult time going to neutral. It was often a lot easier just to tap it down from second then pop it up from first

Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:40 pm
by DrAlloway
In addition to lubing the linkage
also
where linkage emerges from the engine casing >> these parts should be flush with casing. They tend to wiggle out a bit. Tap them back in with a block of wood.