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Hi all,
after a minor crash 4 month ago, Ive been working to fix my 1989 sportster 883.
im a certified YouTube mechanic means I dont really know what Im doing and Im learning while doing it several times
at first I replaced a torn clutch cable and the shifter linkage by some guidance here in this forum, just to find out I cant shift gears and its stuck on first gear.
I got everything out of the way however I cant find how to take the gear out.
I removed the bolts but not sure what next, attached is a short video of the loosen shifter and a picture of the gearbox.
1. Get a factory service manual for your bike and that will show you the procedure for removing the transmission through the trap door.
2. YouTube videos are okay but there is a lot of misinformation in them also.
3. I think there is a retaining clip that needs to be removed. See below.
4. I am going to send you a private message that may help you out.
NOTE:
The above information, while credible, is worth what you paid for it and should not be considered gospel.
Do due diligence, research and have a H-D Field Service Manual before working on your bike.
You will probably have many opinions and suggestions presented; make sure you research the person providing the helpful information as there are some who provide good information that is useful and some who speak out of other orifices with gibberish. You will figure out this quickly.
Thanks everyone, i didnt remove the sprocket, going back to the beginning, i read the owners manual leading to chapter thirteen and removed the cover as seen in the picture attached, as its too dark now Ill have to continue tomorrow but from what I understand I need to remove the Socket lockscrew and then turn the sprocket nut clockwise.
my question is, when I will turn it wont it turn the belt and the wheel?
There is a special tool for this but it's expensive. The brake/hold method works just keep your face away from the belt. I could never get this nut to budge without an impact wrench.
If you've still got this apart, take a look at the magnets inside the clutch basket. There's some odd marks on your stator and those magnets had a habit of coming loose. If they are all evenly spaced still, you're good to go. Worth checking though.
Still stuck, cant release the sprocket nut out.
at first I tried manually, then a friend came with a powerful dewalt socket wrench, then we tried to apply heat , tomorrow Im getting another gas can and a stronger impact wrench.
hopefully this will be the end of it.
Just a side note the Harley manual says its released clockwise, any chance its not?
Still stuck, cant release the sprocket nut out.
at first I tried manually, then a friend came with a powerful dewalt socket wrench, then we tried to apply heat , tomorrow Im getting another gas can and a stronger impact wrench.
hopefully this will be the end of it.
Just a side note the Harley manual says its released clockwise, any chance its not?
its been a long time since I worked on a sportster 5 speed but I thought the trans came out leaving the high gear/ sprocket on the bike? Does the manual say you have to remove it? I know the trapdoor is usually very tight on those dowels.
its been a long time since I worked on a sportster 5 speed but I thought the trans came out leaving the high gear/ sprocket on the bike? Does the manual say you have to remove it? I know the trapdoor is usually very tight on those dowels.
its a 4 speed and according to manual unless Im reading it wrong
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1989 sportster gearbox removal
