Anyone have to change this on an '07 Fat Boy? I'm stationed a long way from a dealer, so getting parts is difficult and time consuming at best. Any advice/tipswill begreatly appreciated!


JP

 

If your thinking of replacing it cause the shifter sticks on you. I suggest you first try disconnecting the shift linkage and seeing if the pedals are just sticking on the pivot bolt. Its a very common ailment on the later Softails and easy to fix.
If it is just the pivot bolt, just pull it out, clean it up, and relube it with a good grade of grease or anti-sieze. Put the shift linkage back on and you'll be back in business.
Shouldn't take you more than 20/30 minutes if the bolt comes out without a fight.

 

Thanks, you were right. Now i have to find some grease.... easier said than done in Guantanamo Bay!

 

If your desperate for something to use see if you can find any Vaseline. Its not the best thing, but it is a petrolum based lube and will work until you can find something better.