Gear shift problem

GhostRider · Sep 28th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Okay, My buddy has a bit of a problem,the gear shift does not spring back, he has to return the shift lever with his toe, we tried tightening the cable, the ones by the clutch lever.We are not sure if adjusting the lever at the engine would be different. And also do not think its a cable problem, we just want to know if its something we can do before taking it in.

dynamike · Sep 28th, 2006, 02:32 PM

Clutch springs maybe. I would take it in.

glider · Jun 28th, 2007, 10:19 AM

A bit late but may still help in the future.

Barring any mechanical problems, this is usually the cause of this problem

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ironhead77hd · Nov 5th, 2007, 11:25 PM

the trans arm on the trans on my bagger is lose i changed it once now it is lose the nut is tight

any ideas on how to fix without taking the primary apart

glider · Nov 7th, 2007, 10:18 PM

If you remove the bolt in the arm and replace it with another longer bolt without the shoulder on it so it extends through the arm and locknut the extended end, it will usually save what's left of the splines.
I feel the problem is caused by the bolt shoulder bottoming out before enough tightening force is applied to the arm.

It's a tight spot to work in but with the proper tools it can be done.

ironhead77hd · Nov 17th, 2007, 07:29 PM

got a longer bolt and it's now thight thank i'll have to keep an eye on it

glider · Nov 17th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Glad it worked out for you. It's a PITA to remove the inner and outer just to replace that arm.

Sep 28th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
GhostRider New Family Join Date: Sep 18th, 2006 Posts: 9	Gear shift problem Okay, My buddy has a bit of a problem,the gear shift does not spring back, he has to return the shift lever with his toe, we tried tightening the cable, the ones by the clutch lever.We are not sure if adjusting the lever at the engine would be different. And also do not think its a cable problem, we just want to know if its something we can do before taking it in.

Sep 28th, 2006, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
dynamike Warming The Wheels Ride: HD Police Electra Glide Join Date: Sep 25th, 2006 Location: Northeast Florida Posts: 99	Re: Gear shift problem Clutch springs maybe. I would take it in. __________________ A bad day riding is better than a good day at work!

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Gear shift problem A bit late but may still help in the future. Barring any mechanical problems, this is usually the cause of this problem http://www.hdtalking.com/general_tip...e_fitting.html __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ironhead77hd New Family Ride: 95flht Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: rockland county ny Posts: 2	Re: Gear shift problem the trans arm on the trans on my bagger is lose i changed it once now it is lose the nut is tight any ideas on how to fix without taking the primary apart

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Gear shift problem If you remove the bolt in the arm and replace it with another longer bolt without the shoulder on it so it extends through the arm and locknut the extended end, it will usually save what's left of the splines. I feel the problem is caused by the bolt shoulder bottoming out before enough tightening force is applied to the arm. It's a tight spot to work in but with the proper tools it can be done. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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Nov 17th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ironhead77hd New Family Ride: 95flht Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: rockland county ny Posts: 2	Re: Gear shift problem got a longer bolt and it's now thight thank i'll have to keep an eye on it

Nov 17th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Gear shift problem Glad it worked out for you. It's a PITA to remove the inner and outer just to replace that arm. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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