Where is the gear position sensor on a Harley Davidson?
To my surprise there is no gear position sensor. Apparently the gear position (1 thru 6) is derived in the ECU by comparing RPM and vehicle speed. That involves the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) and I suspect the crank position sensor (not sure).
Where is the transmission Adjustment on a Harley Davidson?
The lever should then move equally back and forth, to shift the bike up or down to the next gear. The adjustment is at the back, near where the shifter pivots in the transmission.
Why is the gear indicator not working on my Harley?
1,) The gear indicator is designed to not display with the clutch engaged while underway during normal operation. So, the ECU needs to know the clutch status in order to do this. 2.) The ignition is designed not to start while the bike is in gear and the clutch is disengaged.
What happens to the shift pawl in a Harley Davidson?
If this is the case, your transmission may have a broken or missing shift pawl or return spring. This shift pawl spring keeps the shifter pawl, which is attached to the external shift lever, engaged with shift drum whilst the return spring puts the shift lever back to its starting position, so the transmission is ready for the next gear change.
To my surprise there is no gear position sensor. Apparently the gear position (1 thru 6) is derived in the ECU by comparing RPM and vehicle speed. That involves the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) and I suspect the crank position sensor (not sure).
What was the front end of a 2008 Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson CVO brings a bold, muscular look to the classic front end of the Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer for 2008.
Where are the Harley Davidson Eagle Softail motorcycles made?
The Harley-Davidson CVO group creates limited-production, exclusive motorcycles produced by a team of highly skilled technicians in a special assembly area at the Harley-Davidson plants in York, Pa., and Kansas City. Approximately 2,500 of the 2008 Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer will be assembled at the York Vehicle Operations facility.
1,) The gear indicator is designed to not display with the clutch engaged while underway during normal operation. So, the ECU needs to know the clutch status in order to do this. 2.) The ignition is designed not to start while the bike is in gear and the clutch is disengaged.