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Old Apr 24, 2025 | 02:40 PM
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I'm fitting fishtails to my 2013 Heritage softail however the crossover pipe is hitting the shifter linkage can you show me yours and how you get around it
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I'm fitting fishtails to my 2013 Heritage softail however the crossover pipe is hitting the shifter linkage can you show me yours and how you get around it
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How about you give us a pic of what you're seeing? Personally I dont understand where that would be possible, but what do I know?
 
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You can purchase a modified shift linkage for your install if your exhaust didn't come with one. Check with V-Twin Mfg or Samson or others. See pic below




 
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Thanks I have seen these Samson what over $80 for it. time to get creative I think.
 
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How about you give us a pic of what you're seeing? Personally I dont understand where that would be possible, but what do I know?
Basically where the crossover pipe comes in front of the oil tank and engine it hits the shifter linkage. I will put photos up later
 
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Yeah its hard to imagine what youre talking about without a pic, especially for those of us who arent familiar with Softails.
 
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Here's how they did it on my '98 Heritage Springer.

 
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Originally Posted by s-glide76
Here's how they did it on my '98 Heritage Springer.

Outstanding many thanks for the photo.
Todays job Thank you.
 
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What is the Length of the linkage rob please
 
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