Help with replacing shifter shaft? Expirence? Cost?
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Help with replacing shifter shaft? Expirence? Cost?
On my commute today I busted my shifter shaft off on the tranny 
. I understand I need to remove the primary to get to the shaft, but is there any short cuts? Or any way to use the little bit of shaft still remaining? The first set of splines snapped off, but there is some left on the shaft.
Just for the heck of it, what do you think this will run me if I have a shop done. And if you have any expirence, was it a terrible mess that would be worth having a shop do it, thanks fellas.
1995 harley ultra classic
. I understand I need to remove the primary to get to the shaft, but is there any short cuts? Or any way to use the little bit of shaft still remaining? The first set of splines snapped off, but there is some left on the shaft.Just for the heck of it, what do you think this will run me if I have a shop done. And if you have any expirence, was it a terrible mess that would be worth having a shop do it, thanks fellas.
1995 harley ultra classic
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I covered the short cut in this thread https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...done-this.html
PM me if you need more info.
PM me if you need more info.
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If you take the short cut, keep in mind that the removal of the trap door from the shafts cross loads the trap door ball bearings, and they should be replaced. When you reinstall the trap door, you must pull the shafts into the bearings, not push the bearings onto the shafts, or again the bearings will be cross loaded.
Since you have never been inside a 5 speed transmission, I suggest doing it the conventional way, that way you will know how to remove the primary components, a good job to know how to do.
You can also replace all the seals on the left side of the transmission while the primary drive components are removed.
Since you have never been inside a 5 speed transmission, I suggest doing it the conventional way, that way you will know how to remove the primary components, a good job to know how to do.
You can also replace all the seals on the left side of the transmission while the primary drive components are removed.
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No need to pull the primary, make it easy on yourself and get back in the wind faster.
No need to pull the primary, make it easy on yourself and get back in the wind faster.
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No need to pull the primary, make it easy on yourself and get back in the wind faster.
No need to pull the primary, make it easy on yourself and get back in the wind faster.
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Many people ignore this, and they might get away with it, but why scrimp with parts that are not expensive?
The service manual says to replace them.
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It is true for all ball bearings, if you cross load them when you remove or install them, they are damaged. Not just Harleys.
Many people ignore this, and they might get away with it, but why scrimp with parts that are not expensive?
The service manual says to replace them.
Many people ignore this, and they might get away with it, but why scrimp with parts that are not expensive?
The service manual says to replace them.
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The bearing can be damaged by cross load, and just because you can`t see damage does not mean the bearing is good.
The service manual says the same thing as I suggested, replace the bearings, they are cheap, 28 bucks for the pair...
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38 yeas as a Jet Engine Mechanic (the last 30 in R&D)have taught me a few things about taking care of ball and roller bearings.
The bearing can be damaged by cross load, and just because you can`t see damage does not mean the bearing is good.
The service manual says the same thing as I suggested, replace the bearings, they are cheap, 28 bucks for the pair...
The bearing can be damaged by cross load, and just because you can`t see damage does not mean the bearing is good.
The service manual says the same thing as I suggested, replace the bearings, they are cheap, 28 bucks for the pair...
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