Worn and wiggly shifter
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: North Carolina
Mine has that issue, shifter shaft wobbles in the hole that runs through the front of the primary. The older EVOs don't have a replaceable bushing there. Maybe the newer one's do? I have a 1988 and it rattles like crazy. I'm sure it's bad for things downstream to be getting the micro jackhammer treatment all the time. Whatev's..
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
I've just replaced the bushings and shifter shaft on my Glide, which has improved things greatly. I have previously replaced the shifter rod with a more modern s/s one, which has ball-ends, which also helped.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: ct
Use a mirror and look under the shifter where the steel spines are, mine has a set screw that can be snugged up occasionally, it's only about an 1/8" . Mine is aftermarket though, bronze bushing to the right of it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Galesville, WI
In my case it was indeed worn teeth on the spline of both the shaft and levers. I ordered all new parts from Ronnies Harley Davidson online at a discounted cost for about $100. New shaft, levers, pegs and all bushings needed for a complete rebuild. Problem solved for another 25 years.
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: ct
In my case it was indeed worn teeth on the spline of both the shaft and levers. I ordered all new parts from Ronnies Harley Davidson online at a discounted cost for about $100. New shaft, levers, pegs and all bushings needed for a complete rebuild. Problem solved for another 25 years.
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