What causes a bad shift fork on a Harley Davidson?
Causes can include a bent shift fork, bad bearing on the transmission input or output shaft, or other worn parts. A bad/bent shift fork no longer move the gears the correct distance, which prevents complete engagement of the next gear set.
What kind of noises do you hear when you shift gears?
Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metal-to-to metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. Such noises indicate problems with the individual planetary gears, input shaft or interior transmission bearings.
What causes a hard to shift manual transmission?
Other causes for a hard-to-shift manual transmission include: Worn or loose internal components (shift fork, levers, shafts) Low oil level (or the wrong type of oil) Misaligned transmission Synchronizer problems
Why does transmission noise go away in third gear?
This means that if the noise is caused by either planet, it will go away when the transmission shifts to third gear. Unfortunately, although the noise is quieter in third gear, it is still there. Further diagnosis requires an intimate knowledge of the unit being tested.
Why do I have a hard time shifting my Harley?
If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shifter linkage splines will be obvious to diagnose.
Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metal-to-to metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. Such noises indicate problems with the individual planetary gears, input shaft or interior transmission bearings.
Why is my toe shifter not working properly?
This prevents the toe shifter from making the full movement, which is most often felt from neutral to first and back again. The linkage is out there and is prone to getting grime, grit, as well as bit rusty. This is an easy fix to take it apart and clean it up well. Pay particular attention to the mounting holes and clean them out well.
Why does my Softail not shift in 5th gear?
Figure 4. The pawl spring similar to the above is a common item to break on the Softail, causing many shifting issues. If your issue is hard shifting into 5th gear and feeling like it’s lugging, this may actually be normal. Many owners complain about 5th gear shifting too low according to the owner’s manual.