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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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Is there any way possible to switch out the neutral "switch" on top of the tranny without tearing the bike apart? 1992 FLSTC
 
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Originally Posted by superwoody2
Is there any way possible to switch out the neutral "switch" on top of the tranny without tearing the bike apart? 1992 FLSTC
It just screws out, screw the replacement back in, no need to tear anything apart.
 
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Sure it will, the problem is being able to get a wrench on it and turn it. I'm looking at mine, and the only way I can see it happening is to remove the oil tank first.

Bluharley, unlike your dresser, the Softail has an oil tank sitting right on top of the transmission. That and the starter motor block any practical access to the neutral switch.
 
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Oh, it's a softail...never mind, my fault!
 
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Oh, it's a softail...never mind, my fault!
No, I blame Harley-Davidson's engineers for this one.
 
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a short socket and a 3/8 breaker bar. not ratchet just changed one on a 94 softail there's more room than then you think.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
No, I blame Harley-Davidson's engineers for this one.
I hear ya, I'm always shaking my head in disbelief.
 
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Thanx D-giver. I cut down a socket & can get in there to remove it. NOW, how the heck do you get the new one started? I have "gorilla" hands & can't get in there.
Thanx again.
 
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Thanx D-giver. I cut down a socket & can get in there to remove it. NOW, how the heck do you get the new one started? I have "gorilla" hands & can't get in there.
Thanx again.
2 fingers and a little bitching
 
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O.K., got that covered.
 
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