Up shift issue
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From: SWFL
Is this your first HD? I think I recall several threads you started about shifting. As said, HD transmissions are pretty solid and definitely want sharp, deliberate shifts, and will also clunk, esp low gears.
If you are used to other brands it can take getting used to.
If you are used to other brands it can take getting used to.
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Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
This is my third Harley and I have never experienced shifting issues like this before. In fact I had a shift today that was so rough that it's stung my toes when the shift lever kicked back. This is more than a clunk on the up shift from 1st to 2nd. It's like getting a double click when you upshift kicking the shift lever back into your toe.
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From: SWFL
This is my third Harley and I have never experienced shifting issues like this before. In fact I had a shift today that was so rough that it's stung my toes when the shift lever kicked back. This is more than a clunk on the up shift from 1st to 2nd. It's like getting a double click when you upshift kicking the shift lever back into your toe.
Road Captain
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From: Spokane, WA
P51, it sounds like bent fork or damaged dogs, or both or improper spacing at assembly. He's right, it's time for the dealer again. It will probably get worse and eventually pop out of second.
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From: NoVa
Sucks, but at least the HD trans is relatively easy to pull compared to a jap bike.
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Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
No the bike is pristine just turned over 4,000 miles today. Made an appointment for 2 weeks from today to take the bike in and we'll see what they say.
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From: Beyond Fucital
I find that if I have my Shotgun Shock to low I have trouble upshifting first to second.
Raise it a little and it's fine, only thing I can think of is the belt's to tight when lowered to much.
Raise it a little and it's fine, only thing I can think of is the belt's to tight when lowered to much.
Last edited by RANGER73; Jun 18, 2019 at 08:31 PM.
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From: NoVa
Another suggestion would be to adjust the shift lever down so you get a firmer upstroke when you shift from 1st to 2nd.
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Road Captain
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From: Spokane, WA
Tight belt could very well affect shift quality.