Bizarre Transmission Issue (Help Needed)
Bizarre Transmission Issue (Help Needed)
Hey guys, I've been having some weird shifting problems for the last 500 miles or so that seem to be getting worse. I tried researching this issue and haven't had any luck. Hoping someone here can help
When I'm downshifting from 3rd to 2nd, I basically get stuck in 2nd until I let the clutch out again. Before I let the clutch out, there is a ton of play in the shifter and I can't downshift to 1st and can't go into Neutral. It's just kind of a dead floppy shifter until I let the clutch out, then I can go into N or 1st.
That's my best description. Hopefully someone can help me figure out what's going on. The clutch adjustment feels perfect. I've tried adjusting it both ways as well and it didn't change a thing.
thanks
When I'm downshifting from 3rd to 2nd, I basically get stuck in 2nd until I let the clutch out again. Before I let the clutch out, there is a ton of play in the shifter and I can't downshift to 1st and can't go into Neutral. It's just kind of a dead floppy shifter until I let the clutch out, then I can go into N or 1st.
That's my best description. Hopefully someone can help me figure out what's going on. The clutch adjustment feels perfect. I've tried adjusting it both ways as well and it didn't change a thing.
thanks
Supporter
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,787
Likes: 5,615
From: along the shore of Mishigami
A couple of things to look for 1) is the shift outside of the trans. slipping on the splined shift shaft? 2) this is in depth, the shift pawl may have slipped out of adjustment. Maybe some one with trans. work can help you with the shifter pawl. I think the shift lever has an allen bolt on the splined shaft.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 148
From: Northwest
Trending Topics
A couple of things to look for 1) is the shift outside of the trans. slipping on the splined shift shaft? 2) this is in depth, the shift pawl may have slipped out of adjustment. Maybe some one with trans. work can help you with the shifter pawl. I think the shift lever has an allen bolt on the splined shaft.
still cant figure this out
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 755
Likes: 222
From: Murrieta Ca.
If your under warranty, get to a dealer. There are three springs in the six speed tranny, the loss of any one will make for strange behavior, the good news is the parts are cheap IF it's a spring issue, the bad news is the transmission comes apart to replace some of these springs.
#1 Spring, shift lever centering P/N 34064-00C $4.00
#2 Spring, ratchet lever P/N 34987-06 $2.00
#3 Spring, detent P/N 33389-07 $4.49
Link to Ronnies Parts Finder, go to "Gear Shifter Assembly" to see what I'm talking about:
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....TER%20ASSEMBLY
#1 Spring, shift lever centering P/N 34064-00C $4.00
#2 Spring, ratchet lever P/N 34987-06 $2.00
#3 Spring, detent P/N 33389-07 $4.49
Link to Ronnies Parts Finder, go to "Gear Shifter Assembly" to see what I'm talking about:
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....TER%20ASSEMBLY
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,217
Likes: 90
From: Detroit
Also check to see that all parts of your shift linkage are completely free, with no tightness or binding. A little binding can make it so that the linkage won't return all the way, making your next shift inaccessible.
Last edited by Warp Factor; Jul 23, 2017 at 04:34 AM.