Did the OEM forward Controls last week
Stage IV
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Texas
I'm Too Late
I wish I read this yesterday; I just removed the Clutch assembly. I like the Hack Saw idea and leaving the original Shift Lever. Do I need to be concerned how the Clutch Plates go back in? I marked everything but, is it critical on how they go back in? Also does anyone know the torque setting for the clutch bolts, Chain Tensioner and the Outer Primary Cover Bolts?
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
I did this. I plugged my hole with a thick bolt, couple washers and high temp sealant. Used red loctite to make sure the bolt can't come loose. Has worked great for thousands of miles.
Stage IV
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From: Texas
Old Shaft is Sealed
Dont forget that the old shaft tube is completely sealed therefore the simple plug provided is sufficient with some of the Lucite sealer. Also the original Shifter Arm works excellent. I did my 07 Street Bob last month and now have put 500+ miles since , with no leaks and the plug has stayed put perfectly.
Stage IV
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From: Texas
Shifter Arm
I hardly noticed any difference in shifting. Neutral was little harder to find initially but within a day or two it was second nature. I think it is just one of those new things you learn and it becomes the norm. The rest of the gears stayed the same as far the Shift Throw. I really like that the Shifter Arm Linkage stays at a flat 90 degrees and it looks symmetrical to the rest of the parts around it. I have found no negetive results in doing my Forward Controls in this manner.
Tourer
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From: Washington State
Question for you, do you have to remove your foot off the peg to down shift? Mine has the mid controls and I have to(maybe my lack of dexterity and age), it seems a tad uncomfortable and I wonder if the angle of the leg for forward controls eliminates this??
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
Here's another alternative: http://www.newwayshifter.com/
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Washington State
You can adjust your shift lever down, but it you go to low, then you won't be able to get your foot under it to up shift.
Here's another alternative: http://www.newwayshifter.com/
Here's another alternative: http://www.newwayshifter.com/
Nice, has anyone tried this with forward controls on a dyna?
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
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Damaged hub washer
I'm not a noob to wrenching but I did make a moronic mistake (didnt wait for the shop manual). The 07 SB is a friends. We were doing forwards. 1st time removing inner primary for me. Asked about rotation of mainshaft nut (not on this forum), even the local dealer. They told us it was normal rotation (righty tighty etc.) April fools! So we f@#^ed up the washers under the mainshaft nut (in the clutch hub) HD doesnt sell these items separately, surprise surprise we need to buy the whole cutch hub to get 2 washers. I looked for a used hub, none to be found. Any other ideas?