Swingarm Transmission Alignment

[danthern]

Hello Gents....2009 FLHRC that I removed the swingarm pivot shaft to rule out the source of a noise. Pivot shaft is fine but I let the tranny drop and the alignment is out. I've tried several combinations of strategically placed jacks and wood blocks but can't get it to line up. What's the best way to do this? Big time foul up, I know....live and learn. Thanks in advance

 

[TQuentin1]

So you can not get your tranny to come up between the frame points so that you can reinsert the pivot shaft, right?

What did the tranny hit when it fell? Can you see anything bent like the pipes or the link at the top of the engine? Does that bike have a link at the front of the engine too?

Take some pix of the problem and post them.

Cheers,

TQ

 

[danthern]

So you can not get your tranny to come up between the frame points so that you can reinsert the pivot shaft, right?

What did the tranny hit when it fell? Can you see anything bent like the pipes or the link at the top of the engine? Does that bike have a link at the front of the engine too?

Take some pix of the problem and post them.

Cheers,

TQ

That's correct. It didn't really "fall" the rear of the tranny just dropped. It does have the front stabilizer link. Pic to follow

 

[TQuentin1]

That's correct. It didn't really "fall" the rear of the tranny just dropped. It does have the front stabilizer link. Pic to follow

So does it fit up in the slot/frame but is just too far back for the holes to line up, or has it twisted a bit and will not fit up in the slot/frame?

Cheers,

TQ

 

[danthern]

I'd say it's twisted because when I attempt to raise the tranny, the frame moves with it...can't figure out how to post a pic, btw...

 

[stray dog]

My 03 has a stabilizer on top between the jugs, I would think the newer frame has it also. Maybe something is bent there.

Good Luck

 

[danthern]

Think I'm gonna take the tire off. Should be a lot easier to get at.....

 

[TQuentin1]

Think I'm gonna take the tire off. Should be a lot easier to get at.....

Absolutely. I did not realize that you did not have that off. Makes it much easier to man-handle the swingarm.

Cheers,

TQ

 

[DFHarley19]

Think I'm gonna take the tire off. Should be a lot easier to get at.....

Oh yes. I did replace the drive belt and agree with TQuentin1. It will be a lot easier with rear tire removed.

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[dolt]

Think I'm gonna take the tire off. Should be a lot easier to get at.....

:newsmile100: Great idea! A service manual would come in real handy right about now.