Is this normal?
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Road Master
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From: Queanbeyan, Australia
Is this normal?
I hadn't noticed until today but when I am cruising along in gear the shifter arm seems to 'rock' or move a little with the bumps. It is not solid in the stop. Is this normal or do I need to fix something?
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
normal- the linkage has some slop normally- but check that your fasteners are tight
this is more likely with aftermarket longer ( heavier) levers or linkage...one of my Pals bought a "kustom" billet linkage at a bike show--big and heavy and cool looking.
he soon found out that the extra mass would cause a downshift under hard braking.
looks nice hanging on the wall
mike
this is more likely with aftermarket longer ( heavier) levers or linkage...one of my Pals bought a "kustom" billet linkage at a bike show--big and heavy and cool looking.
he soon found out that the extra mass would cause a downshift under hard braking.
looks nice hanging on the wall
mike
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From: Lancaster, Texas
[QUOTE=mkguitar;15254586]normal- the linkage has some slop normally- but check that your fasteners are tight
this is more likely with aftermarket longer ( heavier) levers or linkage...one of my Pals bought a "kustom" billet linkage at a bike show--big and heavy and cool looking.
he soon found out that the extra mass would cause a downshift under hard braking.
looks nice hanging on the wall
mike[/QUOTE
I agree...check the bolts...I find loose stuff sometimes when I wash my bike...Try that also.
this is more likely with aftermarket longer ( heavier) levers or linkage...one of my Pals bought a "kustom" billet linkage at a bike show--big and heavy and cool looking.
he soon found out that the extra mass would cause a downshift under hard braking.
looks nice hanging on the wall
mike[/QUOTE
I agree...check the bolts...I find loose stuff sometimes when I wash my bike...Try that also.
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But you don't want any slop where the pinch bolted levers connect to a splined shaft. There's one up front that hooks to the shaft that you shift with, and one in the back where a splined shaft exits the transmission, behind your inner primary. Keep those pinch bolts tight.
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