Fatboy shifting trouble

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Mar 26, 2012 | 07:04 AM

#11

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Could be several things, when trouble shooting usually start with easiest which would be to clean/lube the linkage, then move on to other things.

Thinking if shes been shifting fine and U didn't really force the shifter when she started sticking then it just need above.

Heres another thread with the same issue and thoughts.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-to-shift.html

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Mar 26, 2012 | 11:20 AM

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casadelray

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From: Okinawa, Japan

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Originally Posted by Other Sheep

It also may be gunked up and not going back down enough to change into third or higher. Clean it up and check for adjustment as stated.

I'd highly recommend you follow this path before you see the dealer. You weren't cleaning the engine with any solvents the night prior where you? I ask because the same senario happened first time I cleaned the engine with SS100. Some dripped down where the linkage runs into the transmission and it wouldn't shift up past second. Try getting in the area with WD-40 and work out Good luck!

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