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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 06:47 PM
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Anyone heard or experienced weak shift pawl springs on 2020 Softail models?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 06:58 PM
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Not yet. Why?
 
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How can you tell if there's a problem with the spring?
 
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I had some shifting issues, and was told by a tech that it was common, but I haven't heard that. I told the tech I believe it's the clutch adjustment. They did it under warranty, I'll do it myself, see if that helps.
 
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A weak pawl spring would tend to prevent the shift lever from centering itself after a shift.

Another thing to check would be the shift linkage (if any) to make sure there’s no binding. If in doubt, lubricate any pivot points in the linkage.
 
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No binding in linkage. I agree with your comment about centering after a shift. Why I think the tech is BS'g me.
 
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