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shifting hard   Printable Version Harley Davidson Forums >> General Harley Davidson Tech Forums >> Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch >> shifting hard Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> shifting hard - 5/14/2008 4:35:52 AM    kingforce Posts: 41 Joined: 2/21/2007 Status: offline ok....i have an 02 fatboy and it seems like it is starting to shift hard...up and down...it is not all the time though...it just seems like it clunks when shifting sometimes...is this just a typical harley thing, or is something wrong...maybe its just me? HELP... Post #: 1 RE: shifting hard - 5/14/2008 3:01:32 PM    dawg Posts: 5594 Joined: 6/13/2006 From: Vermont Status: online Clutch adjustment? Good synthetic trans lube? Shifter shaft lubed? Primary fluid change/level? _____________________________ ''''08 105th anniversary Ultra D&D Fatcat Zippers Filter Upgrade Kit Zippers Redshift 575 cams EVO Ind. 30 tooth SERT www.vtroaddawgs.com (in reply to kingforce) Post #: 2 RE: shifting hard - 5/14/2008 5:07:48 PM    kingforce Posts: 41 Joined: 2/21/2007 Status: offline i have syn 3 in it.. the level is good... tension is good... last year i had the shaft seize up on me and it has been lubed... the adj. seems good also...it doesn't lerch forward when starting in gear..starts moving at 1/4 way out and lets go at 3/4... when the bike is off it is very easy to shift... i have no problem finding neutral..running or not... thanks for the reply dawg... maybe it is just me!!! its a new season and its my second year on the bike..maybe i just forgot how it shifted... Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) (in reply to dawg) Post #: 3 RE: shifting hard - 5/14/2008 8:11:36 PM    KBFXDLI Posts: 8071 Joined: 2/4/2006 From: Cleveland, Ohio USA Status: offline Dump the syn 3 from the trans and replace with Mobil1 75w90 gear oil from autozone. 20w50 will shear out of grade and cause notchy shifting in a trans.  Go to the DIY threads and find the clutch adjustment thread if you think you need an adjustment. But try the gear oil first because it will only cost you $10-12. _____________________________ 06 FXDLI Our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty. Sam Adams (in reply to kingforce) Post #: 4 RE: shifting hard - 5/15/2008 4:24:38 AM    kingforce Posts: 41 Joined: 2/21/2007 Status: offline i will do that, but are you saying in the tranny...not the primary.... i don't have a manual...i just ordered one though... where is the drain plug? how much fluid goes back in?...thanks well i went and got the mobil 1 75w 90 syn...so after work today i am going to try and change it... < Message edited by kingforce -- 5/15/2008 7:49:50 PM > (in reply to KBFXDLI) Post #: 5 RE: shifting hard - 5/15/2008 5:59:26 AM    KBFXDLI Posts: 8071 Joined: 2/4/2006 From: Cleveland, Ohio USA Status: offline Wait for the manual. _____________________________ 06 FXDLI Our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty. Sam Adams (in reply to kingforce) Post #: 6 RE: shifting hard - 5/15/2008 7:52:19 PM    kingforce Posts: 41 Joined: 2/21/2007 Status: offline i changed my tranny fluid tonight...and while i was at it i did the primary also...i just did the engine oil sunday...so all new fluids, but its raining!! so i'll have to wait till it stops to see if it helped.... thanks for the advice.....KF (in reply to KBFXDLI) Post #: 7 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. 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