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I haven’t read whole thread. But have you done a 3rd gear bike off ground shifter pawl test? Centering it’s forward and back movement can be issue if off. And you whole shift system, is your linkage adjustable? Do both front and rear shifter arms face forward or is one too upright? Can all affect shifting especially 3rd
I havent read whole thread. But have you done a 3rd gear bike off ground shifter pawl test? Centering its forward and back movement can be issue if off. And you whole shift system, is your linkage adjustable? Do both front and rear shifter arms face forward or is one too upright? Can all affect shifting especially 3rd
The shifting drum on this bike has a roller detent, the old adjustable shifter pawl configuration was last used in 1999 on Softails.
I may have gone further down the rabbit hole here..... I got the compensator off and the clutch basket and chain off. However when I loosened the compensator to the point where I could use a ratchet, I got an odor of motor oil. Upon removing the compensator, I see this:
On further inspection, I looked at the compensator and there seems to be oil in it. Is this an easy repair? Checking the internet, it looks like I have to remove the spacer and seal and just replace the seal. Would I have to replace the spacer too (1 video I saw it said I should replace it. Dunno if it's bad)?
Could this oil leak into the primary and raise the level/mix with the primary fluid to the point where it could cause issues with friction/clutch plates? I'm not sure but I do seem to have to add oil a bit more than I think I should.
(I have the primary cover off, So I might as well do everything I can to the primary area and see if it alleviates/fixes my shifting problems)
Anyway, I have parts on order for new chain, friction and clutch plates along with a new compensator (may not have to use it)
-----Geez I wish I didn't have to deal with all of this.-----
All the metal too the crank seal out. Take two pieces of coat hanger and bend to pull rotor
Don't let it snap back. Bang shifting and hard engine braking on that 10B spline is very common damage. I have replaced my alternator rotor.
Bet your sprocket was running out a bunch.
I'm surprised your primary didn't sould like a rotary tiller in a gravel creek bed.
Looks like the alternator rotor spline is gone too. If you can rock it back and forth, it will tend to loosen comp nut and or just finish shucking off the spline.
With this much change, be sure to double check sprocket alignment. Measure off inner primary face. The leed to be within 1/64" or better.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jun 28, 2023 at 09:18 PM.
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