Shifter shaft Bushings
HDF Community Team
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 856
From: B.C.
Didn't know there was such an animal........... nice! Thanks.
https://www.denniskirk.com/pingel/gr...8aAg2SEALw_wcB
Still probably just install my own Zerk like @Ultra103 did tho.......
https://www.denniskirk.com/pingel/gr...8aAg2SEALw_wcB
Still probably just install my own Zerk like @Ultra103 did tho.......
Then you have to buy a new shaft anyway. I did not price out an original shaft from Harley to compare the cost, I liked the idea of not drilling and tapping my primary case.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,113
Likes: 11,156
From: San Diego, CA
I bought mine from HD... I also bought the Jim's tool (#5518) and it makes it a 15 minute job.... The Jim's tool is expensive, but I like tools and it made it quite a bit faster & easier than when I helped a friend replace his with a bushing driver to remove the bearings and some threaded rod, washers, and nuts to install the new ones..
When I bought them at the dealer, I bought a couple extra sets (I have three bikes). The parts guy asked, "You have more than one bike or did you figure out that these are a frequent problem?"
When I bought them at the dealer, I bought a couple extra sets (I have three bikes). The parts guy asked, "You have more than one bike or did you figure out that these are a frequent problem?"
Edit to add- Install the same way, tap the first bushing in from the outside until it's flush and drive it through into position flush with the back side with the socket or extension, then tap the second one in flush.
Last edited by Ultra103; May 4, 2022 at 09:11 AM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 2,662
Likes: 2,065
From: Massachusetts
The shaft is $20.00, the bushings are like $2.50 each from harley
Last edited by jake24lt; May 4, 2022 at 09:43 AM.
I'm sure you'll get internet experts disagreeing, but the steel zerk is much harder than the aluminum.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 513
Likes: 132
From: Clayton,N.J.
Shaft that is attached to shifter arm.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 856
From: B.C.
No big deal drilling and tapping.
Drilling and tapping puts the grease into a cavity between the bushings then works its way out to the bushings.
Pingel shaft has different sized holes to put the grease right onto the bushing surface.
Not right or wrong just different, you sir are free to drill and tap as many holes as you like in your bike.
You can even use metric fittings if you want.
Isn't it nice to have choices.
Drilling and tapping puts the grease into a cavity between the bushings then works its way out to the bushings.
Pingel shaft has different sized holes to put the grease right onto the bushing surface.
Not right or wrong just different, you sir are free to drill and tap as many holes as you like in your bike.
You can even use metric fittings if you want.
Isn't it nice to have choices.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 766
Likes: 238
From: Calvert, MD
No big deal drilling and tapping.
Drilling and tapping puts the grease into a cavity between the bushings then works its way out to the bushings.
Pingel shaft has different sized holes to put the grease right onto the bushing surface.
Not right or wrong just different, you sir are free to drill and tap as many holes as you like in your bike.
You can even use metric fittings if you want.
Isn't it nice to have choices.
Drilling and tapping puts the grease into a cavity between the bushings then works its way out to the bushings.
Pingel shaft has different sized holes to put the grease right onto the bushing surface.
Not right or wrong just different, you sir are free to drill and tap as many holes as you like in your bike.
You can even use metric fittings if you want.
Isn't it nice to have choices.
If you want to get really wild regularly ..you could take the shaft out and lube it and stick it back in ..
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Abadrs
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
10
Apr 30, 2021 09:15 PM