RG Shift Linkage Install - Problems
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Virginia
The washer really goes between the cover and the arm? Putting it between the cover and the new linkage would seem more practical. I would think putting it between the cover and the shift arm would make the cover prone to vibration as well as an added possibility of dropping the washer into the tranny during installation.
Also, I have the helm joint on the inside up front as instructions describe, with the bolt from the outside and stock nut on the inside and have enough clearance on the cooling fins on the jug. I also prefer to have both chrome bolt heads matching on the outside. Having it on the inside also provides a straighter angle from front to back levers and for me, feels more solid than having it on the outside of the front lever. I've had it both ways, there's really no wrong way as long as you have clearance and components are snugged properly.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: So. Ill.
Since it is used on the offset lever only, it provides the spacer needed to level out the chrome cover over it.
Also, I have the helm joint on the inside up front as instructions describe, with the bolt from the outside and stock nut on the inside and have enough clearance on the cooling fins on the jug. I also prefer to have both chrome bolt heads matching on the outside. Having it on the inside also provides a straighter angle from front to back levers and for me, feels more solid than having it on the outside of the front lever. I've had it both ways, there's really no wrong way as long as you have clearance and components are snugged properly.
Also, I have the helm joint on the inside up front as instructions describe, with the bolt from the outside and stock nut on the inside and have enough clearance on the cooling fins on the jug. I also prefer to have both chrome bolt heads matching on the outside. Having it on the inside also provides a straighter angle from front to back levers and for me, feels more solid than having it on the outside of the front lever. I've had it both ways, there's really no wrong way as long as you have clearance and components are snugged properly.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 404
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From: Virginia
The cover fits flush on the lever without the spacer. The hole also lines up. Do not wish to have a washer in the transmission. If this is indeed how it assembles, I believe I will "cement" the washer to the back of the cover with some weatherstrip adhesive. Just don't want to chance dropping that washer. The instructions I have also says to mount the front helm joint to the outside for my 09 ultra, although I see your point on being matchy matchy with the bolt heads.
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From: Honah Lee
Guys, I just bought the HD Scripted Road Glide Shift Linkage for my 04 RG. I know it is not rocket science but I read the directions (4 times) and I was running into a strange problem. The rear connection to the trans was no problem. The front was the one that was the problem one. The instructions say for my bike to put the bolt through the hyme and in from the backside (engine side) of the lever with the acorn nut on the outside. Well that works great until I have to upshift then it hit the head. It would not move backwards. So I decided to try it the other way but the acorn nut is WAY to big and also hits the head.
I did get it on by putting the bolt threw from the outside and using the original thin nut on the rear. Sorry I dont have any pictures right now, and it works perfectly am just wondering if I am missing something here. Or if anyone else ran into this.
I did get it on by putting the bolt threw from the outside and using the original thin nut on the rear. Sorry I dont have any pictures right now, and it works perfectly am just wondering if I am missing something here. Or if anyone else ran into this.
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