Shifter thingy
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Shifter thingy
The piece that connects the linkage and shifter arms came off while I was riding down the highway yesterday. Seems it has happened to a lot of people. You might want to check it if it hasn't happened to you.
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I believe the OP is referring to the splined rod that connects to the Shifter rod lever. HD came out a few months ago and updated the torque specifications for this bolt to 132-156 in-lbs. Check it, if and when you ever start to feel a vibration in your right foot when slightly touching the shifter going down the road, it's probably too late to just tighten it. Replace it.
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I believe the OP is referring to the splined rod that connects to the Shifter rod lever. HD came out a few months ago and updated the torque specifications for this bolt to 132-156 in-lbs. Check it, if and when you ever start to feel a vibration in your right foot when slightly touching the shifter going down the road, it's probably too late to just tighten it. Replace it.
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I believe the OP is referring to the splined rod that connects to the Shifter rod lever. HD came out a few months ago and updated the torque specifications for this bolt to 132-156 in-lbs. Check it, if and when you ever start to feel a vibration in your right foot when slightly touching the shifter going down the road, it's probably too late to just tighten it. Replace it.
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Glad you alerted us to this potential problem
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Just had to slide mine back as it was real sloppy and noticed it while cleaning,the hex bolt (#8) on the back side was lose as hell, i removed it applied a little blue lock tite,and seems good. Will keep a eye on it.
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My favorite part is how the design has the bolt hanging upside down when everything is together so it's guaranteed to fall out if/when it loosens up.
EDIT: Nevermind I'm thinking about the shifter lever. The outside lever has the bolt upside down and I understand that it's one part that you can flip, but it should be the inside lever with the upside down bolt.
EDIT: Nevermind I'm thinking about the shifter lever. The outside lever has the bolt upside down and I understand that it's one part that you can flip, but it should be the inside lever with the upside down bolt.
Last edited by Don81; May 14, 2016 at 09:32 PM.