shifter shaft issue
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From: Charleston, SC
For clarity:
Are you perhaps describing the ends of the horizontal rod that attaches at transmission lever and foot shift lever?
The ends that many change-out to heim joints because the little ball pops out.
That one is an easy fix on side of road with replacement part or even a shoe lace if needed.
Best to just change to a heim joint.
Because that would be much different from a lever that attaches to transmission shaft.
The lever at transmission shaft is much more difficult to replace.
Are you perhaps describing the ends of the horizontal rod that attaches at transmission lever and foot shift lever?
The ends that many change-out to heim joints because the little ball pops out.
That one is an easy fix on side of road with replacement part or even a shoe lace if needed.
Best to just change to a heim joint.
Because that would be much different from a lever that attaches to transmission shaft.
The lever at transmission shaft is much more difficult to replace.
The above in bold is, I think if I read correctly, what DOUG62 was talking about.
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For clarity:
Are you perhaps describing the ends of the horizontal rod that attaches at transmission lever and foot shift lever?
The ends that many change-out to heim joints because the little ball pops out.
That one is an easy fix on side of road with replacement part or even a shoe lace if needed.
Best to just change to a heim joint.
Because that would be much different from a lever that attaches to transmission shaft.
The lever at transmission shaft is much more difficult to replace.
Are you perhaps describing the ends of the horizontal rod that attaches at transmission lever and foot shift lever?
The ends that many change-out to heim joints because the little ball pops out.
That one is an easy fix on side of road with replacement part or even a shoe lace if needed.
Best to just change to a heim joint.
Because that would be much different from a lever that attaches to transmission shaft.
The lever at transmission shaft is much more difficult to replace.
Last edited by touchdown; Nov 2, 2019 at 08:21 AM.
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By the way like I said I have fixed maybe 5 so far on the side of the road. First I carry a extra shaft if I fix it for you just send me a new one. If you don't have a extra shaft just take the levers off pull the shaft out, turn it around put it back in than put the arm on backwards it will get you home.
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I had it happen on my 2002 Classic and 2007 Ultra Classic. It hasn't happened "YET" on my 20125 Ultra Classic. I hope it's fixed, but I doubt it. As evidence of my doubt, the HEEL part of the shift linkage has been discontinued on the newer bikes. Harley, and a lot of riders claimed the increased pressure and force from
"banging down" on the heel part was much greater than the toe part of the linkage, and thus caused more stripping failures at the shaft.
I quit using the heel part and only use the toe shifter now. So far, so good...lucky I guess.
"banging down" on the heel part was much greater than the toe part of the linkage, and thus caused more stripping failures at the shaft.
I quit using the heel part and only use the toe shifter now. So far, so good...lucky I guess.
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Maybe he just comes here for the pictures!
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For the shift lever on the trans.... replace the stock bolt with a hardened Allen bolt, put a washer underneath the bolt head & a dab of grease between the two. This will allow you to get the bolt tighter as it won't be grinding against the lever as it turns. Blue Loctite on the threads of course. 
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Never heard of this and my bikes are not new like these. Some people would replace the rod with one with good him joints. I did both mine,didnt got with any fancy name brand.
Never heard of an epidemic splines stripping,so I find it funny how it is being brought up, asking if resolved. Also find it funny talking about newer bikes like they been around forever.
I do put anti seize on the bolt. I think allows greater torque without stripping head. Since I have done this I have not had one come loose.
Never heard of an epidemic splines stripping,so I find it funny how it is being brought up, asking if resolved. Also find it funny talking about newer bikes like they been around forever.
I do put anti seize on the bolt. I think allows greater torque without stripping head. Since I have done this I have not had one come loose.
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If you are talking about the shift lever that loosens up and wallows out the hole, then we offer a beefed up version at baker:
https://bakerdrivetrain.com/products...nt=23522349379
It will hold up better based on our materials and finishing.
https://bakerdrivetrain.com/products...nt=23522349379
It will hold up better based on our materials and finishing.
I am curious why the part numbers seemed to change. I purchased part number: Why does your website call out part number: 33849-07HD-A for both 5 and 6 speeds now?
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By the way like I said I have fixed maybe 5 so far on the side of the road. First I carry a extra shaft if I fix it for you just send me a new one. If you don't have a extra shaft just take the levers off pull the shaft out, turn it around put it back in than put the arm on backwards it will get you home.
HD Part Number: 33895-82E.
It includes the grade 8 socket head screw (5/16-18 X 3/4)