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Big shout out to 'im' for solving the problem ! Changed out the Allan cap for a Hex head and she is shifting like a champ ! Thanks again 'im', gotta love this forum !...b.
Not sure where to ask this! Seems many threads are about the front shifter shaft (where the toe and heel shift levers attach to). My question is about the rear lever and shaft behind the primary.
2012 Ultra Classic. Stock.
The rear shift lever has a little play in it. I tightened the bolt as much as possible without breaking it (used long allan) it still jiggles. I bought a Grade 8 bolt hex head and tried that, same issue. Tried brand new bolt from Harley, same issue. Photos and video follow.
My questions: how do you know if the freeplay is the lever loose on the actual shaft OR the lever is tight on the shaft but the shaft itself has a tiny bit of play in it so the whole thing 'moves' when one jiggles it?
When I move the rear shift lever attached to the shaft, it has a tiny click moved back and forth. Unsure if that is the lever loose on the shaft coming out of the tranny or if the lever is tight and the movement/click is from the shaft itself moving WITH the lever.
Input welcomed.
Secondary question: Had the inner shaft lever 'oil seal' replaced (under warranty) at 23k, bike now at 50k. It does look like there's a bit of oil on this region on the cases. How do you know if this seal has failed? I'd have to believe the floor would have oil on it under the bike?
shifter lever attached to the shifter shaft. I did spray some WD 40 to clean the area a bit.
I am guessing that you have a 2006 Road Glide.
By "pawl Lever" i will guess that you mean the lever on transmission shaft rod (part 33849-97) .
By splitting cases, i guess you mean: do you need to remove the outer and inner primary?
Most times the lever strips and not the shaft.
A 2006 touring might still be a 5 speed...A factory 6 speed touring bike has a dent on back of primary that makes removal much easier.
If it is a 5 speed then, you may wish to consider changing bolt only first part # 856A and see if that resolves the situation.
If that does not work then it is either the inner and outer primary removal or the pricey Buehler Better Lever
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