Why does my Harley clunk when I shift gears?
Harley Davidson motorcycles make a loud clunking noise when shifting into gear because they have dog ring gearboxes instead of a synchromesh ring. The clunking noise that a Harley makes when shifting into gear is normal, but the clunking can be exasperated in cold weather or by a too high idle speed.
What is a shifter pawl?
The purpose of the shift pawl assembly is to push or pull, forward and back on the shift drum. This motion turns the shift drum which, in turn, moves the shift forks. Finally, the shift forks slide their corresponding transmission gears on the mainshaft and countershaft giving us gear change and neutral position.
What to do with a removed heel shifter?
If you want more room take a look here: Extended Shift levers I too removed my heel shifter long ago. Never use it, love the space. Kept my shifter to the inside for the added space and cut off a spark plug boot just the right size to slide on the exposed shaft.
Can You Up Shift on a Harley Davidson?
When set correctly, you should be able to up shift without having to lift your entire leg in an awkward motion. 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.
When do I need to replace my shift shaft?
If shift arm splines or shaft splines are worn; the components should be replaced. If a shifter shaft is to be replaced, it is also important to replace shifter shaft bushings at that time. Proper shift leverage is very important.
Can you shift gears with the engine off?
Do not shift gears with the engine off or damage can occur to the shifter mechanism. Start your bike with the transmission in neutral, as indicated by the neutral light on your instrument display. Pull the clutch in fully, and push down on the toe-shifter until it bottoms out and you hear the transmission go into first gear.
If you want more room take a look here: Extended Shift levers I too removed my heel shifter long ago. Never use it, love the space. Kept my shifter to the inside for the added space and cut off a spark plug boot just the right size to slide on the exposed shaft.
Are there any Harley Davidson heel shifters left?
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How do you shift a Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
Ease the clutch out and adjust the throttle as needed to avoid slowing the rear tire enough to break traction. Downshift from sixth to fifth at 50 mph, and the successive gears at 40, 30, 20 and 10 mph.
Why is my gear shift on my Harley Davidson hard?
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 shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.