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.
What to do about a loose shift lever on a Harley?
They put a washer of some sort, metal or rubber backed,,,, Behind the shifter arm on the tranny to tighten Just a little and take out the rattle… Maybe someone will Remember This here and Help to get this Right… I think back several weeks or more..Pretty sure the washer was the trick… I just did the same routing on my 03 FLHR.
What to do when your gear shifter is loose?
The lower gear shifter bushing will have to be replaced to remove the looseness of the gear shifter. The gear shifter is connected to the transmission linkage underneath the gear shifter console. Generally, most all gear shifters will become loose due to aggressive gear changing from the gear shifter.
How much does it cost to fix a GMC shift lever?
GM wants $200 for the shift housing and doesn’t sell the spring separately. I picked up a spring and installed it. The whole job took me 45 mins. First thing to come off is the steering column covers. They just snap together but the front collar goes up under the wheel.
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.
What to do if your shift linkage is loose?
It is important to inspect your shift linkage assembly regularly. Try looking it over every time you check your lights and tire pressure. If pinch bolts become loose, remove them, clean them, and reinstall to factory torque specs with Loctite. If shift arm splines or shaft splines are worn; the components should be replaced.
They put a washer of some sort, metal or rubber backed,,,, Behind the shifter arm on the tranny to tighten Just a little and take out the rattle… Maybe someone will Remember This here and Help to get this Right… I think back several weeks or more..Pretty sure the washer was the trick… I just did the same routing on my 03 FLHR.
How often should I Check my Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage?
If your bike is equipped with a heel shift, be sure that you have enough clearance between the lever and your floorboard. If the lever is set too low, it may have a limited path of travel that will restrict or limit your up shift. How often should I check my Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.