Where to get the best shift linkage for a Harley Davidson?
Go to Garage to select a motorcycle to ensure the best fitment. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line Harley shift linkage, shift rod or shift lever for your Harley-Davidson, J&P Cycles’ selection of name brand options is sure to include what you’re looking for.
Is the shift shaft on a Harley Davidson worn out?
If the Harley shifter shaft is not overly worn, this should be enough to have both components tight and secure again. If you can eliminate the free play that had developed; you will also be eliminating the wear variable. The shift assembly on your Harley Davidson is a vital, overall, component. However, it is often overlooked.
Where are the splines on a Harley Davidson?
There are splines on the shifter levers and shifter shaft. That shaft then goes through a housing to the inside of the primary housing. On that side, the front shifter arm bolts to the shifter shaft, again both having splines. At the top of the front shifter arm is where the shifter linkage attaches.
How does the stock linkage on a Harley Davidson work?
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. At that point, your stock Harley linkage will fall off the rear, front, or both, and will not press back on.
What happens if your shift linkage is wrong on a Harley Davidson?
If your shift arms are not properly aligned or your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage is set to an incorrect length; you may experience binding, which will limit, or diminish your leverage. If you are replacing, or reinstalling the stock shift linkage on your Harley; it is important to assemble it back to the exact position it was in previously.
When to replace the shifter shaft on a Harley?
I strongly suggest you replace your shifter linkage as soon as you by a Harley with a quality aftermarket shift linkage. 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.
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.
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.