Super Easy Shift Linkage Mod
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Shift Rod Length
skratch...I put the lock nuts on ran them down all the way and then put the rod end bearings on and ran them down all the way. The rod was still about 1 & 1/2 inches longer than the original rod length. Rather than adjust both levers on the splined shaft, I threaded the rod further down the shaft length and made it conform to the original rod length with the original fittings attached. That way I didn't have to adjust the levers at all...
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From: anacoco, la
skratch...I put the lock nuts on ran them down all the way and then put the rod end bearings on and ran them down all the way. The rod was still about 1 & 1/2 inches longer than the original rod length. Rather than adjust both levers on the splined shaft, I threaded the rod further down the shaft length and made it conform to the original rod length with the original fittings attached. That way I didn't have to adjust the levers at all...
Last edited by skratch; Jun 20, 2015 at 05:50 PM.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I just did this. With the DK Heim ends, I didn't have to cut the shaft, or rethread it. Just thread the jam nuts down as far as they go.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Pair...DK-HJ-PAIR.htm
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Pair...DK-HJ-PAIR.htm
I used Skrath's fix. I had to order the heim joints at granger and I got the bolts at lowes. They did not have the acorn nut. Got that at the local Harley repair shop.
Went to the HD dealership and they wanted $90.00 for the chrome shift kit. Forget about it.
Went to the HD dealership and they wanted $90.00 for the chrome shift kit. Forget about it.
Update on the fix. The heim joints would not work on the standard shift rod. I even got another standard shift rod and it did not work as well. I paid 11.00 each for the heim joints at grainger. I think I am going to take them back and just order a shifter linkage from Landmark or Kuryakyn.
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From: Newberry SC
Update on the fix. The heim joints would not work on the standard shift rod. I even got another standard shift rod and it did not work as well. I paid 11.00 each for the heim joints at grainger. I think I am going to take them back and just order a shifter linkage from Landmark or Kuryakyn.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#4483t231/=xrnld6
Hope this helps,
'fooz
