changed shifter shaft and adjusted primary chain. Refilled fluid. Couln't shift initially into first and can't get into neutral without being in gear in motion. Can shift through all gears but have trouble getting back into first also. Is this a primary chain ajustment and if so, tighter or looser. Also thought maybe too much transmission fluid. Any thoughts. Saw some other threads about this but not sure how to correct.
Sportster shifting problem
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BUBBIE
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MORE than likely Clutch and cable Needs Proper adjustment.
If Not the OIL over fill, My bet is on the clutch adjustment... And the cable Free play of which you should mention here..
Cable free play is about a 1/16 min. to 1/8 inch Max. pulling the cable at the clutch handle and see How Much Distance it moves away from the ferrel.. Bike off and not running to perform this check.. and preferably cold...
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I had also replaced the clutch cable and seem to have correct play. Also have about 1/2 inch on primary chain. Had the tranny apart 3 times. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Going to take out a little more fluid. Had bike standing straight up when put in. Took some out and seemed to shift better and will see if removing a little more will help. Again, thanks.
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Going to take out a little more fluid. Had bike standing straight up when put in. Took some out and seemed to shift better and will see if removing a little more will help. Again, thanks.
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Breeze3at
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I'd like to think it was a cable or clutch adjustment, but you say you replaced the shift shaft and have had the tranny apart 3x. There's (as you know) several subtle adjustment points between the pawls, shifter plate, spacers etc.
A misadjusted clutch is usually evident by dragging. Misadjusted pawls, springs and such are not so easy to find. I wish I had the experience to tell you where to start checking.
A misadjusted clutch is usually evident by dragging. Misadjusted pawls, springs and such are not so easy to find. I wish I had the experience to tell you where to start checking.
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