putting heel shifter back on
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee
putting heel shifter back on
I am putting a heel shifter back on my bike and I am wondering if I am missing a spacer. the previous owner just had a toe shifter and then a peice of rubber as a spacer. but when I add the heel shifter and remove the rubber there is too much play in the shaft that connects to the shifter linkage. Any ideas? nothing in the 06 service manual on this? Maybe a picture would help me.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 3
From: Chattanooga, TN
There are only the two shifter arms and a rubber gromet, that's it. There should be almost no play in the "in and out" movement of the shaft if everything is installed correctly.
Make sure you push the shift lever from behind to get it all the way out, add the rubber gromet and each shifter.
While you are doing this remove the entire shaft and clean and grease the shaft. Every bike I have done has been rusted and some would hardly move. Clean with a scotch brite pad and use a marine waterproof grease. Makes a big difference in ease of shifting and finding neutral.
Make sure you push the shift lever from behind to get it all the way out, add the rubber gromet and each shifter.
While you are doing this remove the entire shaft and clean and grease the shaft. Every bike I have done has been rusted and some would hardly move. Clean with a scotch brite pad and use a marine waterproof grease. Makes a big difference in ease of shifting and finding neutral.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
that piece of rubber is supposed to be there. if you look at the shifter shaft, you'll see where the 2 shifter arms are supposed to go, there is a groove for the hold down bolt. from the outside in, shifter arm, shifter arm, rubber spacer.....
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 20
From: Felton Calif
go to a auto parts store and buy a neopreme oil drain plug gasket and put that on
before the shift levers but after the rubber gromet and all will be tight. I know it is not
supposed to need this but it works real good.
before the shift levers but after the rubber gromet and all will be tight. I know it is not
supposed to need this but it works real good.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee
it looks like I am missing the rubber gromet. the previous owner just had the toe shifter with a peice of rubber that is to big if I want to install the heel shifter. Thanks!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,410
Likes: 8
From: Knoxville, TN
The HD rubber spacer isn't stepped for a perfect fit.
Don't waste your time or money on the piece.
But if it kills you too bad, let me know.
I'll get the rubber spacer part number for you.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
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
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
