Do you need to replace the shift shaft on a Harley Davidson?
If the shift arm needs to be replaced, you will need to remove the entire drive from your motorcycle. The inner primary must come off. If the shifter shaft (also know as the shift pawl assembly) needs to be replaced; you will not only need to remove your drive.
How do you replace a starter shaft on a Harley?
The kits include the small starter shaft gear and the large starter ring gear. The factory rivets are drilled and punched out. Then, the holes are drilled a little bit larger for the new retaining hardware. The new ring gear can then be bolted, securely onto the OEM Harley clutch basket.
Do you need a new clutch basket on a Harley?
If you hear a grinding sound when trying to start your Harley, you will need to remove your outer primary cover and inspect your starter ring gear. There are a options when it comes to this repair. If the repair is to be addressed with OEM parts, a new clutch basket assembly will need to be purchased from HD. The ring gear is not sold separately.
Why are my shift arms on my Harley Davidson stripped?
Stripped shift arms and Harley shifter shaft are a common problem for almost every model Harley Davidson. Your shift assembly will be actuated thousands of times, just riding over the course of one weekend.
If the shift arm needs to be replaced, you will need to remove the entire drive from your motorcycle. The inner primary must come off. If the shifter shaft (also know as the shift pawl assembly) needs to be replaced; you will not only need to remove your drive.
What causes the shifter arm to fall off a Harley?
Over time, those threads on the bolt will actually wear and align with the shifter shaft splines and then the front shifter arm will fall off the shaft. There will be visible mashing of the bolt threads if this happens. Replace that bolt if that happens. The stock Harley shifter linkage will fail on you at some point.
How can I repair my front shifter shaft?
Carrying our Cruz Tools Emergency Roadside Repair Kit from our online store, some zip-ties, and some duct tape will get you on the road until you can replace it. The quality aftermarket shift linkage uses Heim joints and actually bolts on to the front and rear shifter arm.
Can you replace the lever seal on a Harley Davidson?
Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a shifter lever shaft seal on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It doesn’t really matter the year or model of Harley, as this seal and setup has been used for a very long time.
Over time, those threads on the bolt will actually wear and align with the shifter shaft splines and then the front shifter arm will fall off the shaft. There will be visible mashing of the bolt threads if this happens. Replace that bolt if that happens. The stock Harley shifter linkage will fail on you at some point.
Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a shifter lever shaft seal on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It doesn’t really matter the year or model of Harley, as this seal and setup has been used for a very long time.
Do you need to replace the shifter shaft on a 2007 Electra Glide?
Have to replace the shifter shaft on a 2007 Electra glide ultra classic. Is there a full video on replacing the shaft? I have a 2003 Electra glide ultra classic and I believe I stripped the splines on my toe shifter but my heel shifter is intact are there any videos of this repair or websites that can walk me through this?
What should I do if my shift shaft broke?
If you hold your shift lever in the “up shift” position, you can get a straight shot in. Always be super aware of your cylinder fins. Do not pry or push against the fins. They will break. Also be careful not to slip and cut your hand on the cylinder fins. Try to turn the allen bolt 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn.
Where is the shifter shaft on my Road King?
Ticket 17938 As I was riding my 2009 Road King on the highway last night, the front pedal on the shifter just slipped down below the footboard and just dangled there. Once I got home by using the back pedal to shift, I noticed that the front pedal was just loose and would go up and back without shifting.
How does a column mounted transmission shifter work?
In order to create a column-mounted shifter, the actual transmission shift mechanism now had to have a series of external shifter shafts, linkage arms, shift rods, and levers for this design to be feasible. These new components required a redesign of the actual transmission to incorporate the addition of all these extra components.
Where does the shifter go on a Harley Davidson?
Up at your Harley toe/heel shifter is the shifter shaft they connect to with a clamp/bolt type system. There are splines on the shifter levers and shifter shaft. That shaft then goes through a housing to the inside of the primary housing.
How does a cheap stock shifter shaft work?
There is no warning to this and your linkage will just fail at some point. The cheap stock linkage is a system of balls that pivot in the ends of the actual shift linkage shaft. The shaft presses onto the balls, which pivot around and overtime just wear out.
Carrying our Cruz Tools Emergency Roadside Repair Kit from our online store, some zip-ties, and some duct tape will get you on the road until you can replace it. The quality aftermarket shift linkage uses Heim joints and actually bolts on to the front and rear shifter arm.
Is there a pinch bolt on the shift arm?
Frequent inspection is the first step in avoiding excessive wear to this area. If play develops between these two components, you need to take the time to snug the pinch bolt of the shift arm. It is not always easy to access the pinch bolt, but it, certainly, is possible.
If you hold your shift lever in the “up shift” position, you can get a straight shot in. Always be super aware of your cylinder fins. Do not pry or push against the fins. They will break. Also be careful not to slip and cut your hand on the cylinder fins. Try to turn the allen bolt 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn.
Frequent inspection is the first step in avoiding excessive wear to this area. If play develops between these two components, you need to take the time to snug the pinch bolt of the shift arm. It is not always easy to access the pinch bolt, but it, certainly, is possible.
Ticket 17938 As I was riding my 2009 Road King on the highway last night, the front pedal on the shifter just slipped down below the footboard and just dangled there. Once I got home by using the back pedal to shift, I noticed that the front pedal was just loose and would go up and back without shifting.
How do you remove a gear shifter from a bicycle?
Carefully remove the entire cable from the bicycle. Using the proper size hex key, unbolt the shifter and remove it from the handlebar. If you have brake levers that are separate from the shifters, you may also have to remove the brake lever in order to get the shifter off.
Why is my shift shaft leaking oil on my Harley?
Just got my first Harley, 07 FXDL and the shifter is leaking oil on the chrome exterior engine/trans cover. There is oil film from the bottom of the shift shaft going straight down the chrome cover towards the foot peg bracket.
How big is the upper shift shaft rod?
The upper shift shaft rod in my terminology to be clear is were the lower shift shaft rod male end connects up and into the female end, and the rod is about 20 inches long up to the top and it connects to a bellcrank which is actuated by the push pull shifter cable. Looks like i have to remove it from the top which is blocked by the powerhouse?
Why do I need a bent gearchange shaft replacement?
Also to be replaced is the seal around the gearchange shift shaft. This is the seal that was showing signs of wear due to the off centered bent shaft. This was the most likely place for a leak to happen! Position of C-clip and washer, on left side, behind large gear. Like I said, hard to get at!
How to turn shift shaft on iboats boat?
If you are in fwd, turn the shift shaft counter clockwise, should feel some pressure then the pressure will let up this should be nuetral, then one more turn CC to reverse. You may want to try some WD 40 spray on the shift shaft. It’s bit hard to turn with a pair of pliers, but it should turn.