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Shift Linkage
All right I came across this thread the other day while looking for some information on shifter bushings:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...age-mod-2.html
I completed the task today and have to say a lot of the slop is gone from the shifting lever.
Now if I could find some information on the bushings that are on the shaft that goes through the primary cover again...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...age-mod-2.html
I completed the task today and have to say a lot of the slop is gone from the shifting lever.
Now if I could find some information on the bushings that are on the shaft that goes through the primary cover again...
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The bushings on the shaft through the inner primary are a problem, if that's the one you're talking about. They are paper thin and made of brass and some plastic in a net arrangement. I replaced mine with a single piece I made on my lathe from some Delrin. Works great. Much smoother and the shifter doesn't bounce around all over anymore.
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The bushings on the shaft through the inner primary are a problem, if that's the one you're talking about. They are paper thin and made of brass and some plastic in a net arrangement. I replaced mine with a single piece I made on my lathe from some Delrin. Works great. Much smoother and the shifter doesn't bounce around all over anymore.
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Not sure 100% but maybe the return spring in the tranny,something too tight with linkage.
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BTW, they sell complete rubber boots, or neoprene rubber seals (below), to fit over the Heim joints too. Might be a good idea for those who like getting their bikes dirty.
Nice mod. Must look at it. Liked the upgrade of a clean front one with no lock nut (but using Locktite?).
Interesting choice to choose Delrin as a replacement though.
One question, I notice some Heims come as ball joints with a right angle stud already part of it (rod ends).
Would these not be usable? It looks like they come up slimmer too.
Last edited by Lucky Luke; Jun 28, 2015 at 07:59 PM.
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I was mainly looking for some R&R advice. I thought I had seen an article on the procedure here. Looks like those heim joints would work, they look similar to the stock except the stock is a ball joint like a hip joint that can get displaced.