‘99 Fatboy rear wheel turns in neutral
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Road Warrior
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‘99 Fatboy rear wheel turns in neutral
On the stand both wheels off the ground, idling, the rear wheel turns slowly.
I also notice shifting from 1st to 2nd gear requires more force than normal, but only the first time through the gears… after she’s warmed up a bit, it clicks into gear easily. Running Bel Ray 85-140 in the transmission.
Would adjusting the clutch help?
I also notice shifting from 1st to 2nd gear requires more force than normal, but only the first time through the gears… after she’s warmed up a bit, it clicks into gear easily. Running Bel Ray 85-140 in the transmission.
Would adjusting the clutch help?
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From: Honah Lee
Adjust the clutch correctly. If it still does it, it's fluid dragging. Harley's need a little drag to shift correctly but just oil drag. And nothing works better than Formula + in both gear boxes.
My guess is if you compare it with you oil, yours is thicker.
My guess is if you compare it with you oil, yours is thicker.
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+1 on Formula Plus for Harley transmissions. Seems thinner/lighter than some heavy gear oils, which is good for Harley boxes that use needle rollers in places. Stuff smells like they make it out of fish oil or something...
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From: Honah Lee
Both of mine do it. 
Good wheel bearings. My front came off a Softail with 100K and I have put another 30K on them.
Good wheel bearings. My front came off a Softail with 100K and I have put another 30K on them.
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