When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Apparently the Fatboy comes with lever welded to the shaft of the heel/toe shifter. If I want to swap that to an aftermarket Arlen Ness that needs splines, where can I find a shaft that has the splines and not the lever already welded to it? I think bigfoot would be easier to find LOL
Apparently the Fatboy comes with lever welded to the shaft of the heel/toe shifter. If I want to swap that to an aftermarket Arlen Ness that needs splines, where can I find a shaft that has the splines and not the lever already welded to it? I think bigfoot would be easier to find LOL
Thinking you're confused which side the shift lever goes on?
PS.. Make your next new post over in the new member area
Just in case...
Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA!
Just in case you have not done this.
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.
And an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.
Thinking you're confused which side the shift lever goes on?
PS.. Make your next new post over in the new member area
Just in case...
Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA!
Just in case you have not done this.
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.
And an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
Not sure I understand what you're saying here. I do understand which side. The shift lever is on the inside (right) of the front pivot point and the actual heel/toe shifters are on the outside (left) of the pivot point. I'm trying to see if there's a shaft with splines on both ends instead of just the outside. It currently looks just like the parts breakdown above shows and that won't work. Thanks!
Good luck on your search man. And welcome to the forum. If the part is different than factory, I would call Arlen Ness and ask them about it. I assume you are talking about part #25?
Not sure I understand what you're saying here. I do understand which side. The shift lever is on the inside (right) of the front pivot point and the actual heel/toe shifters are on the outside (left) of the pivot point. I'm trying to see if there's a shaft with splines on both ends instead of just the outside. It currently looks just like the parts breakdown above shows and that won't work. Thanks!
That does exist... however, the shaft with splines on both ends is used on the touring bikes...
The one piece #33668-90C/ #33668-07 shift lever is used on the softail models up until 2017... I believe the M8 softails still use a one piece shift lever too.
Unfortunately, the shift levers mount differently between softails and touring bikes. I have not actually tried it, but the shift levers are not interchangeable between the two...
For your reference...
Softail front shift lever:
Touring front shift lever:
Last edited by hattitude; Jul 6, 2022 at 09:19 AM.
Not sure I understand what you're saying here. I do understand which side. The shift lever is on the inside (right) of the front pivot point and the actual heel/toe shifters are on the outside (left) of the pivot point. I'm trying to see if there's a shaft with splines on both ends instead of just the outside. It currently looks just like the parts breakdown above shows and that won't work. Thanks!
You need to put a picture of your shifter and a screen print of what Ness product you want to use
I am oblivious confused for sure now
Keep in mind left and right are aways referenced sitting in a driver position be it bikes or cars
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jul 6, 2022 at 10:07 AM.
Good luck on your search man. And welcome to the forum. If the part is different than factory, I would call Arlen Ness and ask them about it. I assume you are talking about part #25?
Yeah it's not a factory replacement for sure and have emailed Arlen Ness. I will make a post with pics.
You need to put a picture of your shifter and a screen print of what Ness product you want to use
I am oblivious confused for sure now
Keep in mind left and right are aways referenced sitting in a driver position be it bikes or cars
Hopefully this helps. I described above right and left oriented as sitting on bike, but here's pics. I want to replace "right/inner" with lever in picture.
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.
Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.
2003 Fatboy front/inner shift lever question
