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Shift lever sticking 99 hd fatboy

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by ogwelt, Jul 16, 2013.

  1. ogwelt

    ogwelt New Member

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    I lost that smooth return after I shift. I have to shift then adjust lever so as to load for next gear. is this in the shift arms or a trans issue???
    ogwelt, Jul 16, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    It could be a couple of things , rode dirt can /will get into where the shifter rod goes though shaft right behind foot shifter, balls on linkage both ends , also whens the last time trans fluied was changed ?
    cowboy, Jul 16, 2013
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    been two months since fluids changed going to break it down now thanx for reply
    ogwelt, Jul 16, 2013
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I would pull the shifter first toe & heel if you still have the rear one where that shaft goes through make sure it's clean then lube it , I tapped a small hole & put a grease zert in cleaned it up again put all back together 1-2 pumps from grease gun & wow shifter worked fine :D
    cowboy, Jul 16, 2013
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