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?

 

I'm thinkin' your clutch might be just a tad sticky for that first gear selection after starting.

 

Your tranny oil is still thick from standing but it could be clutch adjustment....02 dyna internals will fit.

 

Prolly just needs a good cleaning. :-D

 

With seafoam

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.