Transmission Rebuild Kit?
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Transmission Rebuild Kit?
Hello everyone, I currently have a 1979 Lowrider with a 4 speed transmission in need of a rebuild.
I had a reputable mechanic get the bike up and running after sitting for over a decade. If the odometer and the scarce records I have of the bike are correct, bike has a hair over 53k on the clock.
The bike now has another neutral between 3rd and 4th gear, metal-on-metal noises while in neutral (both of them
), very notchy shifting, and it popped out of 2nd gear on me twice in the 25 miles I've ridden it so far.
If you know of a reputable rebuild kit I would love to hear it. I will likely be attempting this with the assistance of some of my father's friends that have been tinkering with Harleys for 3 decades.
Something like this? https://www.2wheel.com/jims-4-speed-...o4EaAsy28P8HAQ
Thanks in advance!
I had a reputable mechanic get the bike up and running after sitting for over a decade. If the odometer and the scarce records I have of the bike are correct, bike has a hair over 53k on the clock.
The bike now has another neutral between 3rd and 4th gear, metal-on-metal noises while in neutral (both of them
), very notchy shifting, and it popped out of 2nd gear on me twice in the 25 miles I've ridden it so far.If you know of a reputable rebuild kit I would love to hear it. I will likely be attempting this with the assistance of some of my father's friends that have been tinkering with Harleys for 3 decades.
Something like this? https://www.2wheel.com/jims-4-speed-...o4EaAsy28P8HAQ
Thanks in advance!
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From: la la land jerzey
they usually leak like crazy when they need a re build as the bushing in hi gear wipes out
special tools will be needed = along with the factory shop books parts and service
to me your issue is shift fork alignment / and or the lever linkage is wiped out as well
special tools will be needed = along with the factory shop books parts and service
to me your issue is shift fork alignment / and or the lever linkage is wiped out as well
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You WILL need one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davids...ins+up+to+2006
https://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davids...ins+up+to+2006
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Went with new Rev tech trans
My 4 speed was making noise and leaking some priced rebuild and compared with new. Went with the 5 spd. In a 4 spd case slight mods needed mostly from having a 51 frame with shovel stuffed in it this a snug fit. But any way much happier with new better on freeway Good luck. Ride Safe. Wild Bill
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From: la la land jerzey
My 4 speed was making noise and leaking some priced rebuild and compared with new. Went with the 5 spd. In a 4 spd case slight mods needed mostly from having a 51 frame with shovel stuffed in it this a snug fit. But any way much happier with new better on freeway Good luck. Ride Safe. Wild Bill
the only over drive available is from baker and its a 6 speed with a .086 hi gear not 1 to 1 - engine speed is exactly the same in hi gear 4 or 5 speed even with a evo trans