How to Shift Gears on a Harley to neutral - Motorcycle neutral problems

[@RidersUnited]

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[@OneAnarchyPixel]

@@RidersUnited seriously screw this guy and screw softbrake also they sent me a linkage shifter arm and it was horribly painted can still see the machine marks was told I would get a replacement and that was 3 months ago

[@RidersUnited]

Call the man

[@OneAnarchyPixel]

@@RidersUnitedI have called and emailed the woman (wife) is named Debbie

[@andrewvickers4487]

Very impressive. Adjustability on the controls is huge for me, and the quality, finish and the design all appear to be faultless. Thanks for this awesome share!

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you for watching and your comment. This whole system looks sharp for real

[@OneAnarchyPixel]

@@andrewvickers4487 softbrake is awful customer service very uncool wasted over 1k and some of the parts are so pooorly painted …. I was promised a replacement never got it and they ignore emails

[@suzanobrien8693]

Thanks so much for this SoftBrake information. I am in the process of switching over to the heel/toe shifter, linkage system. I know what it's like to be stranded and I finally feel secure knowing that, with appropriate maintenance of my equipment, that will not happen to me again. Chrome molly will not let me down like Chinese crap and even stainless steel cannot not meet the strength of crome molly. Thank you for this video and and Thank You SoftBrake for the stellar parts solution!

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you for your comment I am glad it was helpful and informative. SoftBrake products are top notch 100%

[@williamjohnson6517]

Oil playes a big part with smoothness of transmission shifts and finding Neutral. I use AMSOIL but also RED LINE are excellent transmission oils 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲😎

[@RidersUnited]

Agree 100% I plan to put some thick oil in my trans next time I do service.

[@skootr924]

Great video, made me rethink my current factory setup indeed. Rubber side down.

[@RidersUnited]

Glad you like the bideo and thank you for your kind comment

[@macmac3770]

Soft brake is a top-notch company with excellent quality parts. Try their lowered brake pedal - unbelievable change to use of the rear brake. Slightly lower angle is enough to make it so much easier to access the pedal for safer stopping.

[@RidersUnited]

Strongly agree. I had great experience with them 👌

[@richardrussell500]

Looks nice... I would put a washer behind the spring to prevent any gouging to the case :-)

[@RidersUnited]

Good tip right there I might do it next time I am digging in this area. Thanks for sharing

[@mikeygotaguy]

Nice. Thanks for giving me ideas on how I can upgrade some of the stock parts that need upgrading.

[@RidersUnited]

Glad you enjoy the channel and happy to share some nice products with the audience.

[@BaronvonOldenbiker]

Correct oil and proper clutch adjustment are all you need for a good shifting bike. Fancy levers are nothing more than cosmetic.

[@markthomason8396]

I like the upgrade. Excellent job on the video and presentation. Does softbrake come with the shifter peg shown in the video? I noticed the rear shifter peg is stock and the front one is custom. I would want both to match for aesthetics. Thanks

[@RidersUnited]

Peg I purchased separately from bung king shop

[@quickshoe6]

Y'all could really laugh at my spelling. Great stuff. I would love to upgrade my linkage. Thank you for sharing

[@RidersUnited]

Thanks Ray this upgrade is outstanding and prime quality for real. I am sure you will love it.

[@quickshoe6]

@@RidersUnited yes, a must do for sure.

[@125saito]

I have a heel shifter on my Road King that I like very much. Easy to get used to.

[@RidersUnited]

I always removed it before but after it was explained to me that it should shift gears at board level (which completely makes sense) I thought I will try it. I learned a lot from Rick at SoftBrake for real

[@deanbedetti]

New subscriber ..Thanks for the content . I'm going to be pro-active and get my linkage done now as opposed to on the side of the road . Harley should be ashamed of selling their customers expensive motorcycles and give us cheaply manufactures parts.

[@RidersUnited]

You wont be disappointed for sure great product. Feel free to let them know you watched the video as they are great folks

[@deanbedetti]

@@RidersUnited I've already talked to Rick and he did ask if I had heard of his product through you and I said "yes", I had...Rick really appreciated your video . Rick really knows the business , as soon as my trike is out of the shop I will be taking measurements and ordering . Great product ,,,at a really good price.

[@RidersUnited]

@@deanbedetti yes he is great to work with for sure and product is top motch 100%

[@vraimondi]

Great video - thank you for doing this one!! I'm thinking about this upgrade for my 2016 Harley Softail Slim S FLSS!

[@RidersUnited]

Glad you like it. Always here to help.

[@Andy-ju8vw]

I will be trying this on my 2017 Road Glide Ultra. Very helpful tips. Thank you.

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you for your comment and this is awesome product for real

[@alanwagers7073]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and view. I have to agree that this is a much better system . I can't seem to find neutral half the damn time. It drives me crazy, thinking it's because of cheap stock components

[@RidersUnited]

Trashin supply also offer shorter level that can help even more

[@tylerfree6238]

​@@RidersUnitedI just installed a Thrashin EZ shift arm. It made finding nuetral an absolute dream.

[@RidersUnited]

@@tylerfree6238 thanks for sharing I was considering this upgrade but after this set up and adjusting clutch properly I don't think I need it but I might still do it one day. Appreciate the note

[@HDVIBE]

Very nice high quality components...and it looks good too. Thanks for sharing Art. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you Rick. Yes good deal for sure and I am eager to try this heel shifter as in the past I always remove it from my bikes.

[@HDVIBE]

@RidersUnited I have a heel shifter on both of my bikes but I rarely use them.

[@RidersUnited]

@@HDVIBE I think key is proper adjustment of this heel shifter so peg is at same level as board when gear should change and yes super easy to find neutral for real

[@jasonbreedlove495]

Art, man you have found a great company with killer products. Thanks. Now I gotta see how much $$ you just helped me spend.

[@RidersUnited]

Yes these products are high quality for sure. I am always happy to help 😂

[@JerryLowery-ij1fg]

Thanks for sharing. Great video and excellent detail

[@RidersUnited]

Glad to hear

[@carlsonger1526]

Thank you for the Video of the upgraded hardware & New Subscriber will share with Friends

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you so much for your comment and spread the word, greatly appreciated

[@JonathanSBanks]

I love the quality of Softbrake products, but I found it very difficult to get the extended shifter arm on to the shaft. I had to remove the shaft and had to pound the hell out of it with a rubber mallet to get the shifter Arm on the shaft. I called Softbrake and they said that was normal due to the powder coating. I thought that was a bit strange, but it all worked out and thankfully, I did not scratch anything in the process. Yours seemed to go on so easily.

[@RidersUnited]

I slide mine in and out few times before final install. Maybe powder coated guy got a bit generour on your item. Glad it worked out at the end. After complete install I believe it shouldn't give you any more trouble as coating will adjust.

[@frankgoodall7125]

Have you a video on how to change the lever at the rear of the linkage, the one at the end of this video you advised to check and tighten at the beginning of the riding season?

[@RidersUnited]

Unfortunately I don't have video like that as this is quite involved procedure but I know there is company that manufacture this lever that allow change without clutch/primary disassembly

[@Big88Country]

Softbrake is a great company and the owner will gladly take your call and walk you through any questions you may have about any of their products. I know, because I have their products on my bike and have talked with the owner. GUARANTEED SATISFACTION!!

[@RidersUnited]

Agree 100%

[@robertking5701]

How about a link to these parts? Thanks

[@OneAnarchyPixel]

Yeah I have

[@johnmacias01]

Awesome video content bro! Could you possibly post links on these parts. Thanks

[@RidersUnited]

Glad you like it 👍🛠 Here is company link softbrake.com

[@bobrose3298]

Great video, bro!!! Very useful.

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you Bob, always appreciate your comment.

[@gambietti]

I wish I knew about this product before I went to harley and added a heel shifter to my Heritage. The heel shifter is not as long as that one, so the end lines up at the edge of my board

[@RidersUnited]

It is never too late to dump more cash into our machines 😀

[@gambietti]

@RidersUnited can't justify it, besides, I'm never done adding stuff

[@rohitnarayan3966]

Is the adjusting linkage a turnbuckle design? I thinking the spring will cause damage to the aluminum housing, what’s your opinion on that?

[@RidersUnited]

Yes it is turnbuckle design so no issues on this. So far I didn’t experience any issues and everything works as expected

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

Great information, thanks 👍

[@RidersUnited]

Thank you Dylan I am glad you enjoyed the video

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Can't you just loosen the lock nuts on the adjustment rod and turn it? Seems there would be left hand threads on one end and right hand threads on the other end of the adjustment rod..

[@RidersUnited]

I actually never tried that I always remove the shifter rod at least on one end but your approach might work I believe. Let me know as this would be good to know.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@RidersUnited Right hand threads look strange. Most all Linkages like that or Turn Buckels have normal left hand threads on one and right hand threads on the other. Also I always lube the spherical joints with chain lube..

[@RidersUnited]

@mikeskidmore6754 good idea on putting some lube on it.

[@PookDaDJ]

Good stuff!! I was having issues shifting to neutral for a while...just got all oils changed to synthetic and while that DID make a difference I'm gonna check my shifting components to make sure all is tight and secure and maybe see if a change like this is in my future. Thanks again!

[@RidersUnited]

I will also recommend heavy oil in transmission 80w-120 or so this helps a lot too

[@danielrunkle815]

😊

[@RidersUnited]

Appreciate your comment

[@mattg432]

Not good at 17:50 as the best angle between the shifter and the rod is rectangular, on both sides, shifter and gearbox.

[@RidersUnited]

Would you mind to clarify what you mean by “rectangular angle” I am not clear what you meant. Are you saying arm that goes into trans and shift lever should be vertical and parallel to each other?

[@barneysomers8871]

It's impossible to achieve a 90 degree angle between the linkage rod and the front shift arm, even when the linkage rod is adjusted to it's shortest length.

[@mattg432]

@@barneysomers8871 Then the rod is too long. Maybe it belongs to some forward controls.

[@barneysomers8871]

@@mattg432 Go to 3:15. The aftermarket rod appears to be the same length as the factory installed rod. Take a look at any late model touring model with factory installed components. They all have the front shift arm angled forward.

[@OneAnarchyPixel]

Ok, I have to call a bit of BS cause you need to open the piece connecting the linkage it does not fit just as this guy put it on…. I just bought this and well it’s not nearly as smooth as this guy states

[@pinkeye00]

I bet this guy uses flipflops on the road and has a Sons of Anarchy jacket.

[@RidersUnited]

Actually I ride in Momo riding boots and don't have SOA jacket but thank you for trolling comment

[@kevindonohue6178]

Who is the mfg of these parts? I can’t make out who he is saying.

[@MIKE12345698]

25/min Advertising for some crap

[@RidersUnited]

This are top of the line components for shifter mechanism but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[@pinkeye00]

Chinesium ...

[@kato64]

You might want to double-check your spelling of “shifter”. 😏

[@RidersUnited]

Oh big thanks bro. That would be embarrassing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@randymeliota7305]

Great video…..what model bike is that….I thought you had a Heritage Classic…

[@RidersUnited]

@@randymeliota7305 I actually upgraded last fall this is 2022 Road King Special. Still adjusting it to make it more comfortable. Out of the box Heritage was better but I hope these upgrades on RKS will pay off in the long run as on the highway it is outstanding ride.

[@randymeliota7305]

Well I’m 70 and my 09 Road King Classic just started feeling a little too heavy for my wife and I…..got rid of the air shocks and put on a set of Ohlins….huge improvement!

[@RidersUnited]

@@randymeliota7305 yes I did Legends and yes impressive results

[@AlbertBagrowski]

Polak???

[@RidersUnited]

Polak :)

[@pinkeye00]

Harley shill to 3rd party of Harley parts. LMAO