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gear case?   Printable Version Harley Davidson Forums >> Harley Davidson Motorcycles >> Classic >> Ironhead >> gear case? Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> gear case? - 5/18/2008 8:49:12 PM    aztec Posts: 3 Joined: 5/18/2008 Status: offline Hi all, I'm new to HDF with a great older bike 1976 Sportster XLH.  Last ride I heard a pop/ping noise when shifting down into second.  Yesterday when shifting down into second I felt something drop to the bottom of the case and bounce around in there making a clunking.  The noise stopped as I slowed to a stop with the clutch in, however pulling in the clutch did not stop the noise right a way.  I was able to drive two miles back to my garage easing into second and either staying there or moving up and skipping second on the way down all together.  Thing is the bike moves through all the gears no slipping or skidding of the clutch, but shifting down into second makes something jump around in there like its come loose. I took off the primary cover to check the front chain and clutch, everything looks fine, I had to put a new gasket there anyway.  Where should I look next?  Are the gears accessible from the front cover side or is it easier to go from the right side of the case?  Thanks for any ideas and help. _____________________________ aztec elbows deep in the case 1976 XLH Post #: 1 RE: gear case? - 5/18/2008 9:00:43 PM    pococj Outstanding HDF Member Posts: 7247 Joined: 12/8/2004 From: Texas! Ya mean there''s someplace else? Status: offline The tranny "goodies" are only accessible from the left side.  Pull the primary cover off, pull the clutch assembly.  On the right side, pull the sprocket cover, sprocket, etc.  Back on the left side, pull the bolts holding the "trapdoor" to the cases.  Slide the gear assembly out. First things first, though.  Since you had to ask this, you must not have a service manual.  Get one.  Without it, I can pretty much guarantee you'll screw something up trying to do tranny work. _____________________________ Chrome sucks. Patch holders are people, too! (in reply to aztec) Post #: 2 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Harley Davidson >> Harley Davidson Motorcycles >> Classic >> Ironhead Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [General Harley Davidson Forums] - - New Members Area - - Members Meeting Members - - General Harley Davidson Chat - - Harley Davidson Videos - - - - Off Topic Videos - - HDForums Mascot - - Bike of the Month - - Off Topic - - - - Humor - - - - Games [Harley Davidson Motorcycles] - - Softail Models - - VRSC Models - - Dyna Glide Models - - Sportster Models - - Touring Models - - Screamin Eagle CVO Models - - Evo Classic Models - - Custom Models - - Classic - - - - Shovelhead - - - - Knuckle Head - - - - Panhead - - - - Flathead - - - - Ironhead - - "Hacked, Triked and Trailering" - - Motorcycle Pictures By Model - - - - Softail Pictures - - - - VRSC Pictures - - - - Dyna Glide Pictures - - - - Sportster Pictures - - - - Touring Model Pictures - - - - All Other Models [General Harley Davidson Tech Forums] - - Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch - - Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection - - Oil and Oil related topics - - Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes - - Engine/Fuel/Intake/Exhaust - - Other [Do It Yourself Help Forum] - - General - - Electrical and Lighting - - Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls - - Engine Diagnostics , Alarm, and Fuel Injection Issues - - Engine Related - - Fuel/Carb Related - - Oil Related - - Tech Tips - - Transmission/Clutch and Primary Related [This 'n' That] - - Sports Forum - - - - College Sports - - - - Professional Sports - - Support for The Troops and their Families - - The Photoshopping Place - - Project Room - - Road Trips - - The Gun Enthusiast - - The Motorcycle Activist - - Detailing - - Product Reviews - - T-shirt Swap Shop [Sponsoring Vendors] - - C&C Motorcycle Seats - - Biker-Products a.k.a The Best MC Glasses - - Mean City Cycles - - Motorcycle Metal - - My Wholesale Garage - - RoadLoK Security - - SparkPlugs.com [Harley Davidson Classifieds] - - Vendor For Sale Classifieds - - Motorcycles For Sale - - Want To Buy - - Motorcycle Parts For Sale - - Gear and Other Items For Sale - - Trades & Freebies (See Subforums for specific models) - - - - Touring Models - - - - Dyna Models - - - - Softail Models - - - - Sportster Models - - - - V-Rod Models - - - - All Other Models - - Good Or Bad Shopping Experiences At HDF [Regional Events, Rides and Road Reports] - - National Events - - Northeast - - Southeast - - Great Lakes - - Pacific - - Mountain - Prairie - - Southwest - - Other Countries [Memorial Forums] - - In Memory Of... - - On The Mend... - - Prayer Requests [Other] - - Forum Issues - - - - Testing Area - - - - - - Sturgis Bike Week - - - - - - Gordon's Custom Motorcycle Parts - - - - - - Oncycles.com Motorcycle Riders Mall

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