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Oct 8, 2008 | 09:53 PM

#11

biz44

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Originally Posted by bdp

Is this anything like what you are talking about?

Yes....exactly.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

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Originally Posted by Bertk

Is there a particular size Heim joint that works on the shift linkage? I would like to make this change also.

J&P has them

http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...ore=All&page=3

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Originally Posted by 09 UltraFine

Me too. Where do you buy them? Thanks for the heads up.

Look above.

Oct 8, 2008 | 09:57 PM

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skratch

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if you want to reuse the stock rod and replace just the joints, you will need a 5/16 x 24. i got mine from a place on ebay, 2 joints, plus shipping, 8 bucks and some change. then you need a couple of stainless bolts, and a nylon locknut (got that from lowes). the front joint is not threaded so you'll use a bolt and the locknut there, the rear (transmission) lever is threaded, so just a bolt there, again 5/16 x 24. all told, i think i spent 10 bucks and some change. oh yeah, don't forget the 2 stop nuts that you will need on the rod before the heim joints. note: these heim joints are not chrome plated, but if you're reusing your old stuff, it isn't chrome either...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Heim-Joint-Rod-End-5-16-Righthand-Female-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42609QQihZ017QQitem Z270278896318QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

here is a link to the place that i got my heim joints from.

**the heim joint in the above post will not work with your stock shift rod. you need a female heim joint to use the existing rod.**

Last edited by skratch; Oct 8, 2008 at 10:00 PM.

Oct 8, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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iclick

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Originally Posted by Bertk

Is there a particular size Heim joint that works on the shift linkage? I would like to make this change also.

I have an aftermarket rod with 5/16"x24 threads, and I believe this is the same as stock. I bought my heim joints on Ebay, which were around $25 with shipping per pair. You can buy nice chrome shift levers with heim joints on Ebay for reasonable prices. Make sure you buy one with two heim joints, not one with the crummy ball-and-socket type on one end.

Last edited by iclick; Oct 8, 2008 at 11:02 PM.

Oct 9, 2008 | 12:27 AM

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Bertk

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Thanks for the info everyone.

skratch, I just ordered 4 from eBay.

Oct 9, 2008 | 06:26 AM

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RODEO

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Originally Posted by StrongIslander

It's fun, it looks mocho, like throwing a punch (chamber and throw, driving thru the desired strike area, waited to long when light turned green and every car/truck horn within a 1/4 mile is now on fire (NYC only) and finally it's the next best thing to beat'in it with the reins...NOW GETTIYUP!!!!!

ok, i'm done.....wheeeeewwww!!!!!

Be sure to let us all know when that bike is for sale used.

Oct 9, 2008 | 06:26 AM

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bdp

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Thanks for all the tips guys. I knew there had to be something out there other than giving up another Ben Franklin to HD.

Oct 9, 2008 | 09:15 AM

#17

iann8ik

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Kuryakyn sells a stout shift linkage with hiems for $35. Or you can spend some serious coin for something fancy. Just please replace that flimsy stock linkage - toss it in the bottom of your saddlebag in case you find a fellow bagger on the highway who ignored this advice.