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Gear Shift Lever. See Shift Pattern: Sportster Models. The gear shift lever is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is operated with the left foot. The transmission is a five-speed sequential gearbox.
1. Push the gear shift lever all the way down (full stroke) to shift the transmission to the next lower gear. 2. Lift the gear shift lever all the way up (full stroke) to shift the transmission to the next higher gear. First gear is the last gear position that can be found by pushing the gear shift lever full stroke downward. Neutral is located between first and second gear.
The green neutral indicator lamp on the dash will illuminate when the transmission is in neutral. To shift from first gear to neutral, lift the gear shift lever 1/2 of its full stroke. When the motorcycle is standing still and the engine is not running, shifting gears requires a different technique. Before shifting in this condition, move the motorcycle backward and forward with the clutch fully disengaged (clutch lever pulled in).
While maintaining slight pressure on the shift lever, shift from one gear to another. Even with the engine running and the motorcycle standing still, difficulty may be experienced in shifting gears. This difficulty occurs because transmission gears are not turning and shifting parts are not lined up to permit engagement.
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