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I have a 06 heritage it will not shift past 3 rd gear heard many different possibilities of what could be wrong what are your thoughts
 
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Check all linkage to make sure it is able to move freely.

Check the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shaft, absolutely no wobble (these shift levers are notorious for coming loose and slipping on the shaft).

Keep us posted.
 
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Bent fork or fork rod would be my guess.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
Bent fork or fork rod would be my guess.
Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Check all linkage to make sure it is able to move freely.

Check the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shaft, absolutely no wobble (these shift levers are notorious for coming loose and slipping on the shaft).

Keep us posted.
It was the front pivot point where shift pedals attach it was rusted sanded it and lubed it got all 5 gears now Thanks for the help
 
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