1400 Neutral difficulty
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1400 Neutral difficulty
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,.
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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty
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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When the engine oil gets ready for a change it does effect the shifts.
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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty
While cleaning/lubing the linkage, check to see if it needs adjusting, too.
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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty
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.
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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty
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
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Re: 1400 Neutral difficulty
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.
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.