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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Lately when I shift into 1st gear for the first time after I start the bike it makes a ratcheting sound instead of the solid thunk it used to.

Is that a shifter paw going out?

Will the guts from an '02 Dyna 5 speed fit into my '95 Heritage?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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I'm thinkin' your clutch might be just a tad sticky for that first gear selection after starting.
 
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Lately when I shift into 1st gear for the first time after I start the bike it makes a ratcheting sound instead of the solid thunk it used to.

Is that a shifter paw going out?

Will the guts from an '02 Dyna 5 speed fit into my '95 Heritage?

Your tranny oil is still thick from standing but it could be clutch adjustment....02 dyna internals will fit.
 
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Prolly just needs a good cleaning. :-D
 
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Prolly just needs a good cleaning. :-D
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Mine has done that for 20 years if:

The idle speed is too fast (not warmed up enough).

The bike has sat too long (clutch dragging-not releasing when lever is first pulled in).

Doesn't seem to have damaged anything yet.
 
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Your tranny oil is still thick from standing but it could be clutch adjustment....02 dyna internals will fit.
Originally Posted by Uncle G.
Mine has done that for 20 years if:

The idle speed is too fast (not warmed up enough).

The bike has sat too long (clutch dragging-not releasing when lever is first pulled in).

Doesn't seem to have damaged anything yet.
Thank y'all for the info.
I guess I won't worry about it then.
 
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Mine will also do that if the first shift is a "half-hearted" stab at the lever. You need to make that first shift like you mean it.
 
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The reason for the '02 dyna transmission question is because a friend offered me a gear set out of an '02 for $200.

I'm thinking about it just because I like spare parts.
 
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