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Mar 7, 2015 | 07:59 AM

baldguy13

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Shift linkage question

I wasn't to upgrade my shift linkage to a slotted, beefier piece. The slotted version from HD has a bar and shield on it and I'd prefer plain. Quick Google searches have not led me to anything I liked. I was wondering if the HD shift linkage can be flipped over and if the other side is plain?

Mar 7, 2015 | 08:34 AM

R_Einan

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Landmark makes a linkage that's almost identical, just no Bar and Shield.

Contrast or Chrome:
http://www.landmarkmfg.com/Linkage_A...otted_Blk.html

Mar 7, 2015 | 08:36 AM

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Be sure you wind up with the heim joint type at the ends, for sure...

Mar 7, 2015 | 08:55 AM

baldguy13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R_Einan

Landmark makes a linkage that's almost identical, just no Bar and Shield.

Contrast or Chrome:
http://www.landmarkmfg.com/Linkage_A...otted_Blk.html

I saw that one but I always prefer HD chrome... It just seems... Deeper? Have you seen or used Landmark?

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Be sure you wind up with the heim joint type at the ends, for sure...

Definitely. I've heard that from others as well. Thanks.

Mar 7, 2015 | 09:36 AM

RAP

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Have this one and really like it. http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/62/...-shift-linkage

Mar 7, 2015 | 09:36 AM

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Landmark has some cool stuff, but some guys go to ( www.rodendsupply.com ) and buy
the Heim joint and make their own. It is cheaper, maybe not better when it comes to looks.

Mar 7, 2015 | 10:55 AM

R_Einan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by baldguy13

I saw that one but I always prefer HD chrome... It just seems... Deeper? Have you seen or used Landmark?

Definitely. I've heard that from others as well. Thanks.

I have not used anything from them personally. However, I have seen a few pieces from them in person and the chrome was pretty solid. As good or better than anything aftermarket I've seen. On my FXST that I recently traded I ran a Kuryakyn Extruded shift linkage, came in a kit with the +3" forward controls that I put on that scoot and I would have to say that the stuff I've seen from Landmark was finished better. Mostly stick to aftermarket parts here as opposed to MOCO, I can usually find something I like more than the Harley offering. I do most of my business with a local Indy because I get better service and a good discount, helps that my wife is the Parts Dept