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Old 09-03-2024, 12:28 PM
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So been riding for 40 years this **** is insane. Changed fluid out in all 3 holes but I’ll be damned ****in neutral is no where to be found!!! Wtf really and yes new to me bike. Bat **** crazy.
 
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Old 09-03-2024, 12:32 PM
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If it has cable adjust. Practice. Only one oil effects shifting.

Obviously it's there.
 
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Hydraulic clutch? What amount of Primary fluid did you put in? Did it do it before? If so, what changed?
 
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Could you find neutral before the fluid change? If yes then most likely you overfilled the primary.

This is what the level should be:


 
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Could you find neutral before the fluid change? If yes then most likely you overfilled the primary.

This is what the level should be:

That's where I was headed with my questions. Too many times I see the Primary overfilled by attempting to hit that mark visually. It can be difficult at times to have the bike perfectly level and upright. Sometimes it's easier to fill with the exact amount specified under "Capacities". If it says 26 oz, put in 26 oz.
 
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I figured out a way to find it, all is well thanks.
 
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I figured out a way to find it, all is well thanks.
Sharing is caring. Just sayin...
 
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I figured out a way to find it, all is well thanks.
What did you do? Read the manual, or swear more...
 
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T Sometimes it's easier to fill with the exact amount specified under "Capacities". If it says 26 oz, put in 26 oz.
I just dump what the manual says. Maybe if I had primary off I will look, but manual has a number for that.

I am not 100% convinced overfilling effects this. I have had primary filling up with engine oil, and shifted ok. Lots of the old evo guys with bad casting had it to, and they did not happen to mention neutral issue either. Though never asked them.

I think it is more about practice.
 
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I figured out a way to find it, all is well thanks.
Operator error?
 
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