Why is the shift lever not working on my Harley?

Why is the shift lever not working on my Harley?

Could be a broken return spring? if you move the shift lever up or down and it does not return to center then that is likely the problem, or could be the centering pin, it can be fixed while the trans. is still in the bike but everything must come out to get to the shifter pawl.

Why does my mountain bike shifter not shift?

I take apart a trigger shifter and show the most common reason why old shifters won’t shift. This applies to both mountain bike trigger shifters as well as road bike STI type shifters. I fix the shifter in the video and include links to a couple videos showing how to fix these types of shifters without even taking them apart.

What does the shifter look like on a Harley Davidson?

The top spring holding the finger is in good shape. The bottom spring that puts the shifter back into its neutral position, does not look like the one in the book. The ones I have seen in the work Manual shows the ends of the spring close together the one in this bike it is more of V the shape.

Why is my shift linkage on my Softail not working?

The shift linkage could be rusty and binding, causing problems shifting up or down to one or more gears. In many cases, the shift linkage rod is improperly installed or has otherwise started to bind, particularly against the primary cover.

Why is my shift shaft 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. Eventually the spline of the shift arm and the shift shaft will begin to wear.

Can you get a straight shot in a shift shaft?

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.

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.

What happens when you reset the transmission shift points?

It is not going to make your shifting abnormal. If your gear shifts are abnormal you have something else going on. Resetting the transmission shift points makes the transmission the same as when the car is out of the factory. Within 30 driving cycles, the ECU will monitor your driving habits and adapt the shifting points to your driving style.

How do you fix a stripped Harley shift shaft?

It is not always easy to access the pinch bolt, but it, certainly, is possible. Try using a quarter inch, 3/8 drive allen with a short wobble extension. 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.

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.

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.