Trans shift lever replacement - 6 speed
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From: San Diego, CA
FWIW.... I have a heel/toe shifter on my three current bikes, as well as two of my previous bikes... I don't shift any harder with my heel than I would by using my toe.. I never "stomp" on the heel shifter when I upshift, or on the toe shifter when I down shift..
I have over 100,000 miles collectively on heel/toe shifters...
Zero issues.
Road Master
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From: Outer Banks, NC
Part of it may be, like so many things nowadays, that they were built better in the old days. Sometime from the late 90's onwards there are a lot of reports of this stripped/worn rear shifter lever. I have to admit that when I first bought my 06 (in late 09) I "may" have been guilty of "stomping" before I knew it was a problem.
Road Warrior
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As others have suggested...it's all about the "stomp". For me, just slight heel pressure is all it takes for mine to slip into gear. I once asked my dealer "how common is it for him to replace a stripped one"....his reply: "almost never". The force one can apply by "stomping" is amazingly extreme...."gentle is as gentle does"....lol.....'macho man".....lol
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Sorry, it's a 2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited
I figured it would have to come out exactly as you described but I did not want to force it and it would not tip far enough to clear the bottom of the shaft.
Since I was able to get it tight I am going to leave it alone for now and just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays tight
I figured it would have to come out exactly as you described but I did not want to force it and it would not tip far enough to clear the bottom of the shaft.
Since I was able to get it tight I am going to leave it alone for now and just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays tight
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I know this is an old post, but I wanted to provide my results. I was able to remove the transmission shift lever on my 2011 Ultra Classic Electra Glide without removing the primary. I plan on installing the Better Lever.
I bolted the new shaft in place, drill using an 1/8 inch drill bit between the shaft and the new lever, loosen the lever, then put in a solid pin (or a spring roll pin) into the hole, then blue locktite on the Allen bolt and reassemble.
Last edited by Goose_NC; Jul 10, 2023 at 10:03 PM.
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