Maybe a shifting arm , you should be able to look at it and tell, if not maybe take it to a shop because your over your head.
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A friend of mine has an older road king (06 or 07 I think). The shifter didn't return up one day. I know there is threads about the ratchet pawl spring causing this issue but I can't find it. If anyone can reply with a link, or other ideas on what could cause this it would help. Thanks,
Chris
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The forward shift shaft can get dry (no lube) and become prone to bind and even a properly working centering spring can't return the shift linkage to center. Lube that front shaft and the linkage pivots before going into the transmission. It just might be that easy.
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A friend of mine has an older road king (06 or 07 I think). The shifter didn't return up one day. I know there is threads about the ratchet pawl spring causing this issue but I can't find it. If anyone can reply with a link, or other ideas on what could cause this it would help. Thanks,
Chris
Chris
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Check that the shift linkage didnt slip from the spline. Known Harley problem and happened to me twice before I replaced the entire shift rod and linkage.
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This thread might help
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...wl-spring.html
I had something similar happen to my 2002 FLHTCUI, I could shift it but I had to keep pressure on the shift lever to keep it in gear. On my bike they replaced the "Spring, Detent Arm" (P/N 33374-00). It was a $1.50 spring and 3.75 hours labor to replace it.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...wl-spring.html
I had something similar happen to my 2002 FLHTCUI, I could shift it but I had to keep pressure on the shift lever to keep it in gear. On my bike they replaced the "Spring, Detent Arm" (P/N 33374-00). It was a $1.50 spring and 3.75 hours labor to replace it.
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