Improved stock shift linkage
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Improved stock shift linkage
Thanks to someone else's post I have put two spherical rod ends (heim joints) on the stock linkage rod on my 08SG.
I figured it would be one less thing to keep me on the road, and not off on the side of the road trying to jury-rig something.
I purchased two high end 5/16x24 spherical rod ends $12.45each. Two 5/16x24x1 inch grade 8 bolts, washers.
You can re-use the nut and washer off the front arm, but you will need a new bolt for the back arm.
I used blue lock-tite on the bolts and nuts.
I can't really tell that there is any difference in the way it shifts, but it definitely looks like a stronger set-up than the stock ends for about $27.00 Total.
I figured it would be one less thing to keep me on the road, and not off on the side of the road trying to jury-rig something.
I purchased two high end 5/16x24 spherical rod ends $12.45each. Two 5/16x24x1 inch grade 8 bolts, washers.
You can re-use the nut and washer off the front arm, but you will need a new bolt for the back arm.
I used blue lock-tite on the bolts and nuts.
I can't really tell that there is any difference in the way it shifts, but it definitely looks like a stronger set-up than the stock ends for about $27.00 Total.
Last edited by harley-jones; Sep 16, 2008 at 01:30 PM.
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I would post a pic if I knew how
Anyway, the post I got my info from was "Warning about stock shift linkage"
It was posted on 9-13-08
This is from that post. Hope this helps you out.Possibly skratch will post a pic for you guys
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Originally Posted by skratch
since no one answered you yet, i'll give you what i got. you will need:
2 ea heim joints 5/16-24 right hand (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280249330109)
2 ea 5/16-24 x 1 in hex cap screws (i used grade 5 stainless, not that much stress where you'll need grade 8, but you can if you want, but it costs more)
2 ea 5/16-24 jam nuts
1 ea 5/16-24 nylon lock nut
the bolt will thread into the lever on the transmission. but on the foot shift lever, the nylon lock nut holds the works together. all told, i spent less than 15.00 to do this. (i reused the stock linkage rod, but you can get a new spiffy one if you want. if you go that route, see if you can get one that is about 1/2 in shorter, that will give you more adjustment room)
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Anyway, the post I got my info from was "Warning about stock shift linkage"
It was posted on 9-13-08
This is from that post. Hope this helps you out.Possibly skratch will post a pic for you guys
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Originally Posted by skratch
since no one answered you yet, i'll give you what i got. you will need:
2 ea heim joints 5/16-24 right hand (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280249330109)
2 ea 5/16-24 x 1 in hex cap screws (i used grade 5 stainless, not that much stress where you'll need grade 8, but you can if you want, but it costs more)
2 ea 5/16-24 jam nuts
1 ea 5/16-24 nylon lock nut
the bolt will thread into the lever on the transmission. but on the foot shift lever, the nylon lock nut holds the works together. all told, i spent less than 15.00 to do this. (i reused the stock linkage rod, but you can get a new spiffy one if you want. if you go that route, see if you can get one that is about 1/2 in shorter, that will give you more adjustment room)
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Easy.
Take a pic and upload it from your camera to the computer. In a post (new or reply) click on the "manage attachments" button (about half way down the message page). Click the "browse" button and point it to the picture location. Click "upload", submit the message and you're done.
Take a pic and upload it from your camera to the computer. In a post (new or reply) click on the "manage attachments" button (about half way down the message page). Click the "browse" button and point it to the picture location. Click "upload", submit the message and you're done.
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Here is the pic, hope it works! Thanks Thirdup
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Too bad you didn't take a picture of the parts before you put them on. Also you might want take a close up picture since my old eyes can't really see much difference between the stock joints and these although I know they are much better. Too bad Harley doesn't spend $5 more and correct this weak link. 