Transmission shifting
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Transmission shifting
OK guys. 1998 FXSTC with about 20K on the speedo. I've noticed that when I put her into first, I get a definite "clunk". When I shift through all gears, I get a definite "clunk". When I am hard on the gas, I canjust feel the tranny shafts spinning through the shifter lever (IE, I can just makeout a slight grind through the lever). The oil has not changed colour. Last change there was no filings. I adjusted the clutch back to manual specs, but it is all still there. I know the evo tranny is a clunker (my brother in laws FXR definitely clunked), but does this sound normal. BTW, the tranny has no noises when running hard or soft and holds a gear without any problems.
Cheers, Bill.
Cheers, Bill.
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From: Highspire Pa
RE: Transmission shifting
We bought a new '95 Buell Blast for the wife a couple years ago, and it has the same clunk as our '90 Ultra. Our '90 Ultra has about 96,000 miles on it and of those about 32,000 since we have it. The only real problem we had with the transmission was the 50 cent shifter return spring broke, and nicked up a few gears. Once in a while when the Ultra hot it will miss a gear, then I don't get any clunk... They say using HD synthetic oil makes it better but I can't say I noticed any really big improvement using synthetic.
Cruiser
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From: Here and there.
RE: Transmission shifting
A few things come to mind:
1.) is the primary fluid too full? Too full can cause excess drag on the trans and effect shifting and clunking.
2.) Is the clutch properly adjusted? (Both clutch basket AND lever)
3.) I switched to Redline Heavy Shock,Synthetic Gear lube, 80w-90, and it made a world of difference.
I bought it through Summit Racing at about $9.00 a qt. The trans clunks less, is quieter and shifts smoother.
1.) is the primary fluid too full? Too full can cause excess drag on the trans and effect shifting and clunking.
2.) Is the clutch properly adjusted? (Both clutch basket AND lever)
3.) I switched to Redline Heavy Shock,Synthetic Gear lube, 80w-90, and it made a world of difference.
I bought it through Summit Racing at about $9.00 a qt. The trans clunks less, is quieter and shifts smoother.
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina
RE: Transmission shifting
Try changing fluid to Red Line or Royal Purple something like a 75 or more as the first number and a 140 for the last number ( each brandhas a little different numbers available) it will slow don the gears and quite the "klunck" a lot.
Cruiser
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RE: Transmission shifting
It's a Harley. So concerning the clunk, well, It's a Harley.
I have owned a Pan , then a Shovel, and now my Evo. They all clunked in first.
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
I have owned a Pan , then a Shovel, and now my Evo. They all clunked in first.
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
Tourer
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RE: Transmission shifting
ORIGINAL: 89 FXRS
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
simple in terms of engineering, yeah ...
- but .....
.
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Tourer
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From: Kamloops, British Columbia
RE: Transmission shifting
My 98 Dyna clunks into first too. Even after changing fluids, checking clutch and primary chain tension. So -- I assume its normal. In fact, I kinda like it! Lets me know I'm ready to roll!
Mike
Mike
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Cruiser
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RE: Transmission shifting
ORIGINAL: pistole
- seeing as how harleys are so
simple in terms of engineering, yeah ...
- but .....
.
ORIGINAL: 89 FXRS
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?
simple in terms of engineering, yeah ...
- but .....
.
Road Warrior
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From: Adel Iowa
RE: Transmission shifting
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ORIGINAL: pistole
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ORIGINAL: 89 FXRS
Now for the joke of the day:
If Harley made a airplane, would you fly in it?[/blockquote]
- seeing as how harleys are so
simple in terms of engineering, yeah ...
- but .....
.
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