Strange shifting problem???

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Jul 25, 2011 | 12:29 PM

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captainron62

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If it is not the clutch, I would check the bushing in the shifter arm, it is a common problem on softails. The bushing gets little dirt in it and the it makes everything feel weird to the point of not being able to shift.

Thanks for the tip! How do you like your big bore kit with the 203's. I just bought the same set up, gettin it installed in sept. Would love to hear some input.

Jul 25, 2011 | 12:33 PM

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oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

just go back and talk to him....

Several thread in here a couple weeks ago about making sure to oil the shifting shaft that Ur shift levers go on.. Several members had a issue of shifting hard because of rusting in that area..

Find out if he adjusted the clutch and or the linkage. then go from there.

Jul 25, 2011 | 02:15 PM

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jed1069

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As said before I would first check oil level in Tranny to see if it has any or is too full. Then Look into clutch and shifter. Just ask you mechanic what he did and that will point you to items to look at.

Jul 25, 2011 | 02:37 PM

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I like the kit with 203s. I thin the thundermax also made a huge difference, from the fuelpak I was running. I have lots of power. even at 90mph I can twist the throttle and take off. I do not go 90mph often. I do ride regular at about 75-80mph on the turnpike, 75mph is legal. I never have an issue with needing more power.
Around town is has plenty of power unless I am at a really low rpm in 4th.
You should think about installing ti yourself, my wife an I did it in about 12 hours total, disassembled and assembled. It was really easy to install. I had the dealer press in the cams for me.

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Thanks for the tip! How do you like your big bore kit with the 203's. I just bought the same set up, gettin it installed in sept. Would love to hear some input.

Jul 25, 2011 | 02:42 PM

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Thanks, I appreciate it. A buddy that builds race car motors and has done a few in the past is gonna help me. We both have some time off around labor day weekend, so thats when were gonna get er done. I cant wait, sounds like im looking for the same things as you, just more cruising power and some fun now and then.