07 tranny probs?
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
Remove the l/h side muffler and both hard bags,in my case loosen the lh bag lwr rail.I removed the single fwd attach area.Remove wheel assy.The brg needs installed using ways it was intended to be installed.The kit comes with a black bolt to be sure thread bores in wheel are clean and that new bolts-which are shorter than stockers-will bottom outThe new bolts come w/thread loc on them.Install all rubber pucks in bowl assy per picture.Cleaning or lubing w/Iso alcohal mixed 50/50 with water.Torque bowl to wheel,install larger of two spacers in kit inside bowl at brg area.Press outer pulley-hand pressure- so that lugs on pulley are trapped between rubber pads installed earlier.The wheel is ready for reinstall.Large spacer on lh side of bike isno longer used-its replaced by thinnest spacer in kit.The wheel is heavier now and an extra set of hands helps.Your rear axle is probably dry to the bone,might what to use lube or anti sieze for next time its off.After install and wheel axle torqued you should see a small gap between bowl and pulley edge.Reinstall all else removed or loosened.This was on a SG.Check your back brakes and bleed if needed.
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
I like the fact that a couple of people caused the '08's to be fixed and the part made available to 07 riders to resolve their issues.
I've been on this thread a long time. Did it ever occur to you that folks that have a new bike and think "hey, that's not right" might find these threads? Ever google "harley davidson transmission noise"? This forum is at the top of the list. I've also noticed now that some of the biggest detractors of those of us who complained are also ordering IDS. Your welcome!
Lastly, I was talking to my Service Mgr at Horny Toad HD in Temple, TX last Sat and he told me that pretty much every 07 owner of bikes they sold came back and asked about the 5th gear noise. He isn't getting that same feedback from 08 owners. So just keep trying to stir this up. It's almost over. Once I get my IDS installed it will be for me.
I've been on this thread a long time. Did it ever occur to you that folks that have a new bike and think "hey, that's not right" might find these threads? Ever google "harley davidson transmission noise"? This forum is at the top of the list. I've also noticed now that some of the biggest detractors of those of us who complained are also ordering IDS. Your welcome!
Lastly, I was talking to my Service Mgr at Horny Toad HD in Temple, TX last Sat and he told me that pretty much every 07 owner of bikes they sold came back and asked about the 5th gear noise. He isn't getting that same feedback from 08 owners. So just keep trying to stir this up. It's almost over. Once I get my IDS installed it will be for me.
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
1st and 5th are spur gears. Spur gears are cut straight across, as opposed to helicals, which are cut at an angle. 2nd - 4th and 6th are all helical gears. Helicals run quieter. Spur gears are generally noisier. I really don't know why they just don't use helicals for all of them. They are more expensive to make.
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
I might be asking to much but i will ask anyways.
Can someonepost a step by stepinstallationof the IDS???(with pic)for every one to see how its done.
I'm just worried that if i do this mod i might srew something.
Thank you
Can someonepost a step by stepinstallationof the IDS???(with pic)for every one to see how its done.
I'm just worried that if i do this mod i might srew something.
Thank you
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
ORIGINAL: mnormington
2nd - 4th and 6th are all helical gears.
2nd - 4th and 6th are all helical gears.
TexasRanger: you may not have had any part in getting anything fixed at all. It could be the original intent was to use the cush drive last year but the bean-counters nixed it (like they evidently did the oil cooler). This has likelihood of being a result of the engineers putting their foot down and nothing to do with the few customer complaints at all.
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RE: 07 tranny probs?
No offense, but that makes no sense. Bean counters? What they fire all of them this year? Cause the "Engineers" put bremo brakes, bigger fuel tank, fly-by-wire throttle,etc etc and the IDS on the 08's.
Engineers REALLY put their foot down this year...
The IDS was put on because everyone was bitching.
lp
Engineers REALLY put their foot down this year...
The IDS was put on because everyone was bitching.
lp
