Shifter sticking!?!
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 131
Likes: 2
From: North East
Shifter sticking!?!
Have an '06 FXSTI, and every so the shifter sticks when I upshift. I give it a little tap on the side with the foot and it goes back to position. Does not happen all the time, but when it does is usually for awhile. Then the next day the shifter is fine. I have greased, and oiled every moving part along the shifter. Anyone have any ideas what a solution would be. Getting a-little annoying.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 19
From: Illinois
Hmmm, the fact that is doesn't do it all the time has me a little stumped too. I am going to follow this thread with you and se what it ends up being if and when you find it. It sounds like something is binding up every once in a while for some odd reason. Good luck Dude and keep us posted.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Peachtree City, GA
Had this happen a couple times on my Heritage. Cause was from small bit of corrosion build up on the shifter shaft. Solution was to remove shifter, steel wool and polish shaft with metal polish - Brasso or other, then provide silicone lubricant to shaft. No more problems
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 131
Likes: 2
From: North East
It happened more often when it's hot out. That's not to say it hasn't happens when it's cooler. I'm stumped also, and it drives me crazy.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 5,691
Likes: 1,651
From: Olean, NY
Just like was mentioned in your thread in the off-topic section, take your shifter control arm off and sand, polish and lube that splined shaft. Just a little bit of corrosion causes it to hang after an up shift. Also, clean out the mount that the splined shaft runs through.
I've had this happen on mine two different times, and the 2nd time it would only happen in the afternoon after it warmed up, not during the cold morning part of the ride. When I took it apart, there was some surface rust on there again. Cleaned, sanded and lubed it up with anti-seize...no problems since
I've had this happen on mine two different times, and the 2nd time it would only happen in the afternoon after it warmed up, not during the cold morning part of the ride. When I took it apart, there was some surface rust on there again. Cleaned, sanded and lubed it up with anti-seize...no problems since