Lost Shifter

SJC01 · May 29th, 2008, 11:41 AM

I was downshifting to go into work this morning and the bike shifted hard into 1st gear so I pushed it a little bit and the shifter fell to the floorboard. Any Ideas since I won't be able to look at the service manual until this evening. 1996 FLHT

TIA
Steve

glider · May 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM

Assuming you have looked over the obvious like the linkages from the shifter to the trans and they are intact and working properly, It sounds like you may need to get into the trans like the shifter drum or return spring.

Papamte · May 30th, 2008, 12:04 AM

You didn't strip the shifter shaft splines did you?

I just removed the outer shift lever and turned the rear one around. I now use just the one with a shaft cover. You can also replace the shaft that goes to the linkage. It's easy to replace!

SJC01 · Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:23 PM

Glider and Papmte

Thanks for the replies. I finally got the bike home this weekend and was able to find the problem. The shaft seperated from the shifting pawl weld broke. I have a service manual and everything I read it looks like the transmission has to come apart to get the shaft all the way out. Do either of you know any shortcuts for this or am I left with using the manual and pulling the left side apart and removing the tranny guts?
TIA
Steve

May 29th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
SJC01 New Family Ride: 1996 FLHT Join Date: May 29th, 2008 Posts: 2	Lost Shifter I was downshifting to go into work this morning and the bike shifted hard into 1st gear so I pushed it a little bit and the shifter fell to the floorboard. Any Ideas since I won't be able to look at the service manual until this evening. 1996 FLHT TIA Steve

May 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Lost Shifter Assuming you have looked over the obvious like the linkages from the shifter to the trans and they are intact and working properly, It sounds like you may need to get into the trans like the shifter drum or return spring. __________________ 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!

May 30th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Papamte Start The Engine Ride: 2001 Ultra Classic Join Date: May 29th, 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL. Posts: 35 My Mood:	Re: Lost Shifter You didn't strip the shifter shaft splines did you? I just removed the outer shift lever and turned the rear one around. I now use just the one with a shaft cover. You can also replace the shaft that goes to the linkage. It's easy to replace!

Jun 2nd, 2008, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SJC01 New Family Ride: 1996 FLHT Join Date: May 29th, 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Lost Shifter Glider and Papmte Thanks for the replies. I finally got the bike home this weekend and was able to find the problem. The shaft seperated from the shifting pawl weld broke. I have a service manual and everything I read it looks like the transmission has to come apart to get the shaft all the way out. Do either of you know any shortcuts for this or am I left with using the manual and pulling the left side apart and removing the tranny guts? TIA Steve

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