Did the heim joint shift linkage mod today...
Tourer
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From: Alberta, Canada
Tourer
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From: Alberta, Canada
Oh, sorry IAMSWUTIAMS. A heim joint is an extremely rigid articulating joint, commonly known as a ""spherical rod-end,"" used in any precision linkage.
Cruiser
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thats the one that cost 140.00. didn't know that you could just buy a heim for the stock rod. I would rather have something like this than keeping the stock rod.
Road Warrior
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From: Indianapolis, IN
I picked up the polished stainless steel shift linkage (part no. 33845-02) with the "Classic" script on it this past week. Of course this has the heim joints so I shouldn't have the problem with it braking in the future. The main point though is that I got this $160 item for only $50 on HDCartersville ebay store. They had it listed for $79 and after it expired, I called them and asked them if they would sell for $50. They listed it again for $50 and I grabbed it. They orginally had 3 available. If you need one, give them a call.
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It just cracks me up that guys will spend spend spend $$$ for all sorts of Bling and Chromed goodies but will then bit'ch about those who spring for a chromed or polished HD replacement shift rod assembly. It was the "first" piece of chrome I put on my bike with no regrets. Personally, I hope you can find two free HEIM joints layin' on the sidewalk and you do your job for free, it that's what blows your skirt up... I think I remember paying around $80 for mine, and yea, it's chromed! OUCH!
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It looks to me that they are (if you use the zoom to look close).
Last edited by RODEO; Feb 18, 2009 at 05:05 PM.