Did the heim joint shift linkage mod today...

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Nov 9, 2009 | 07:27 AM

#91

1flhtk4me

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From: Billings,Mt.

Heres what I made for under $40.

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Nov 9, 2009 | 07:30 AM

#92

Gliden

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From: NJ

You my man have talent!...Very nice.....

Mar 10, 2011 | 03:17 PM

#93

texasrich27

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From: Tomball TX

for anyone interested, you can get one custom lettered if you want from MetalArts

http://www.metalartsinc.com/products_copy(1).htm

Mar 10, 2011 | 05:39 PM

#94

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

I haven't seen this thread in awhile.

Mar 10, 2011 | 06:21 PM

#95

Badbagger

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From: Florida

Did mine last weekend and a difference in finding neutral etc.

Mar 10, 2011 | 08:07 PM

#96

SOLOLUCKY

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From: ross ohio

Just bough the joints on Ebay for 8.90 delivered...figured I did OK for the piece of mind it will give me...and if i geta better feel for shifting...a plus...
Great thread...I never woulda thought of this mod on my own..til it broke !

Mar 10, 2011 | 08:46 PM

#97

18BKLR

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From: N Dak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrlyrider

can't beat these prices just need to buy a couple of stainless bolts http://www.d2moto.com/Harley-Shift-Linkages-s/179.htm

Old thread but I just ordered one of these myself. Great prices

Mar 10, 2011 | 10:12 PM

#98

jvvjvv

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From: Oakland, Ca

Did mine when I first got the bike. I don't think it is a placebo effect ..........the bike does shift better!!

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Mar 10, 2011 | 11:39 PM

#99

pushcart

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From: Cedar Park TX

My OEM ball/cuff joint linkage failed recently. I tied it together with cloth and finished the ride.

Came home and ordered a $7 ebay heim joint kit; re-used the OEM rod. Took fifteen minutes to do the change. Best $7 I've spent in a long time - shifting is much more positive.