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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 01:27 PM
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i have a semi-new-to-me 2001 Harley Fatboy. It has a 6 speed tranny, which looks to be an oem housing with no markings on it. Was swapped by a shop prior to me owning it.
The issue now is, when I ride, the bike shifts fine through all 6 gears but while downshifting I push down on the heel/toe shifter and it doesn't do anything. It makes its full motion but doesn't engage to downshift. But if I push forcefully it will engage but might take a time or 3 to go through each gear. And it's become basically impossible to find neutral.


where should I start and how can I narrow this issue down?



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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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Change the oil using the correct gear oil for your area, make sure your shift linkage is adjusted correct as well and check your clutch adjustment as well.
 
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The oil has nothing to do with it, save your money and time.

Check the shift lever at the transmission, make sure it is tight on the shaft.
 
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Go through the pawl adjustment.
 
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No shifter pawl adjustment on that model, it has the new type roller detent shift drum (a great upgrade for an older bike).
 
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