will not shift, help
#1
will not shift, help
my bike 01 fxstd duce, will not shift to 3rd sometimes then sometimes there is no problem. I have adjusted the clutch and it worked good . Then a few hours later after not riding, I get on and it will not shift to 3rd again. shifts good and feels good in 1st and when I shift to 2nd, the linkage gets sloppy and will not go into 3rd. can anyone help me ? I've been told I need to replace clutch. you info will be appreciated.
#2
Whoever is telling you to replace the clutch, stop listening to them for mechanical advice, forever...
Is this problem occurring while the bike is moving, or just sitting still?
Check all your shifter linkages, from the front all the way back.
Make sure the shift lever on the transmission is tight and not slipping on the shaft coming out of the transmission.
If all this is good, disconnect the linkage to the shift lever at the transmission, move the shifter lever and make sure it springs back to it`s centered position.
Keep us posted.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; 09-06-2015 at 10:26 AM.
#3
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If it does not spring back to the centered position it could be a broken shift pawl return spring. You would probably have already noticed a problem with the shifter flopping down and not returning to its proper position, but it is an easy check to eliminate one possibility.
Clarify: The shifting problem occours while the bike is moving, correct?
You have adjusted the clutch and the clutch cable?
Clarify: The shifting problem occours while the bike is moving, correct?
You have adjusted the clutch and the clutch cable?
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If none of the suggestions works it will be time to lift the top cover from the transmission to inspect the shift drum and shift detent roller assembly. No big deal, except the bike is a Softail, which makes it a pain in the....
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; 09-07-2015 at 03:07 PM.
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