Dang shifter problem

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Jun 18, 2017 | 08:57 AM

twistedcherokee

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Dang shifter problem

Well I opted for the Baker anti overshift pawl. Installed it & got it all back together & still having trouble getting it to down shift. I adjusted the pawl with the cover off so I could insure the distance of the pawl & the dowels on the shift drum & that the eccentric bolt was at 12 o'clock & moving the correct way. But took it for a test ride & was so pissed I parked it. Going to go out & try to adjust it with the cover on & see if that takes care of it. I inspected the shift drum & forks & found nothing wrong with them. Previous thread is hear. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-shifting.html I also looked at the heel & toe shifters to insure that they are not hitting anything, they are fine. Adjusted the clutch when I reinstalled everything, so I know that is good. Sometimes being a mechanic can be so frustrating. Thanks

Toby

Jun 18, 2017 | 10:24 AM

mkguitar

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the internal shift mechanism can get damaged if air impact tools are used.

if you did, look at that

mike

Jun 18, 2017 | 10:59 AM

Yamaharley

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Is it happening when downsifting into any gear? Did any of the shift forks look bent?

Jun 19, 2017 | 07:31 AM

twistedcherokee

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No air tools used, forks did not look bent or worn. Got busy doing yard work yesterday and Fathers day so I did not get to try adjusting the pawl . Will do that after work tonight. Thanks

Toby

Jun 19, 2017 | 09:08 AM

xcbullet

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Another great peace from Baker is the shift drum. Makes finding neutral a alot easier. But I also have there forks but don't think it's needed to shift better, I just bought the whole kit. It's alot easier to ajust paw with primary out of the way.

Jun 19, 2017 | 08:49 PM

twistedcherokee

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It is easier, but I am not going to pull the primary back off. It's not that bad as long as the exhaust is cool. I adjusted it back just a touch, didn't seem to make a difference. Letting the exhaust cool down & try it again.

Toby