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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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I have a 2005 night train with 22000 miles. It has been hard to shift lately, especially 1st to 2nd gear. Also difficult to find neutral because I have to press so hard on the shifter. I've changed fluids and I've changed the clutchpack. Anything else that I could try?
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Did you adjsut the clutch pack?

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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Adjust clutch. Make sure you did not overfill tyranny or primary chain case. Either one will cause hard to find N.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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I agree, check the clutch adjustment.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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You mean to adjust the nut in or out?
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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http://youtu.be/Qw6da27b1w4

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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by theosmithers
You mean to adjust the nut in or out?
I guess we just identified the problem. . .
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Just watched that video. He left out the final step which is to adjust the cable adjustment to take the free play out of the lever.

He also dropped the derby cover when taking it off and it slammed down onto the lift. hrmm...
 
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